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Mark McMorris out of big air event at Olympics after training crash
10+ hour, 3+ min ago (156+ words) 'I hit my head,' he said. 'And I will not be able to compete in big air tonight, unfortunately' An injury is forcing Canadian snowboard star Mark McMorris from an event at the Milan-Cortina Olympics. He made the announcement via…...
Jordan Peterson taking time off to fight new health setback, according to his daughter
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (563+ words) Canadian psychologist, best-selling author and media commentator Jordan Peterson is taking time off for medical reasons, according to his daughter. "JBP is taking some time off of everything," wrote podcast host and CEO of Peterson Academy, Mikhaila Peterson, on her…...
Canadian curler, 20, paralyzed by rare condition: 'She can't move her legs, sit up, or care for herself"
6+ mon, 4+ week ago (644+ words) 'Still finding a way to look on the bright side': Brook Aleksic was working a summer job when she suddenly 'lost all sensation from the chest down' A 20-year-old woman and curler from B.C. has been left paralyzed by a rare…...
Emma Teitel: Simone Biles was right to call out the bullying of children
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (325+ words) It's fine to have a debate about transgender participation in sport, but adults should know better than to pick on innocent kids Earlier this month, American gymnastics superstar Simone Biles did what no PR professional, therapist or friend would recommend,…...