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King Conker breaks his silence amid accusations he used STEEL chestnut to win title
2 months, 1 week ago

King Conker breaks his silence amid accusations he used STEEL chestnut to win title

Daily Mail  

The infamous King Conker has now broken his silence as he was accused of cheating at the World Conker Championships after being found with a steel chestnut. When the retired engineer Jakins was searched after Sunday's event in Southwick, Northamptonshire, a shocking discovery was made David Jakins, known as 'King Conker', takes part in the annual World Conker Championships in …

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The best things to do in London this August bank holiday weekend
4 months ago

The best things to do in London this August bank holiday weekend

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. As Notting Hill Carnival makes its annual dance and Banksy artwork is still sprayed on the city’s walls, here are …

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What is Canada Day and how is it celebrated? The answer is more complicated than some might think
54 years, 11 months ago

What is Canada Day and how is it celebrated? The answer is more complicated than some might think

CNN  

CNN — Every year, three days before the US of A sets the skies alight with impressive fireworks displays as part of nationwide Independence Day celebrations, its friendly neighbor to the north pays tribute to its own origin story. But while the two holidays bear many similarities, professor Matthew Hayday, chair of the Department of History at Ontario’s Guelph University, …

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The 10 best things to do in London this spring, from parks to pubs with beer gardens
9 months, 1 week ago

The 10 best things to do in London this spring, from parks to pubs with beer gardens

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Price: From £10, Roundhouse Walk the wobbly bridge open image in gallery The cinematic approach to St Paul’s Cathedral is …

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Canada Post issues new stamp to mark arrival of Diwali
1 year, 1 month ago

Canada Post issues new stamp to mark arrival of Diwali

Hindustan Times  

Canada Post released a new stamp on Thursday to mark the arrival of Diwali, the festival of lights, which is observed by Hindus, Buddhists, Jains and Sikhs worldwide. The stamp, according to a description from Canada Post, was designed by Kristine Do and illustrated by Rena Chen, and “was inspired by the beautiful garlands – known as toranas – that …

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Canadian PM Justin Trudeau participates in Diwali celebrations at Ottawa amid tensions with India
1 year, 1 month ago

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau participates in Diwali celebrations at Ottawa amid tensions with India

India TV News  

Diwali celebration in Canada: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attended the Diwali celebrations in Ottawa on November 7. Sharing glimpses of the event on his Twitter, PM Trudeau wrote, "Later this week, people will celebrate Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas- both of which symbolize the light we all need more of. He also shared the celebration details on his Instagram …

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Indo-Canadian MP marks Diwali on Parliament Hill, raises Hindu flag
1 year, 1 month ago

Indo-Canadian MP marks Diwali on Parliament Hill, raises Hindu flag

Live Mint  

Indo-Canadian parliamentarian Chandrasekhar Arya Sunday hosted a grand Diwali celebration at Parliament Hill which saw a great turnout of prominent members of the Indian diaspora from several Canadian cities like Ottawa, the Greater Toronto Area, and Montreal. Arya also raised a Hindu flag with the sacred symbol 'aum' on Parliament Hill, PTI reported. We also used this opportunity to raise …

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Motorcycles rumble through Canadian capital during the 'Rolling Thunder' protest under police eye
2 years, 7 months ago

Motorcycles rumble through Canadian capital during the 'Rolling Thunder' protest under police eye

Firstpost  

Many of the protesters involved in a morning service at the National War Memorial and a later rally on Parliament Hill were also involved in the ‘Freedom Convoy’ that shuttered downtown Ottawa for weeks in February Ottawa: Motorcycles rumbled through the streets of Canada’s capital city on 30 April, 2022, while a strong police presence kept a close eye on …

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Latest Canada updates: Police clear protesters occupying bridge
2 years, 10 months ago

Latest Canada updates: Police clear protesters occupying bridge

Al Jazeera  

Canada news from February 12: Police begin clearing demonstrators blocking bridge to the US after a court order to end the blockade took effect. Many people in Ottawa believe if this was Yorkdale or Sherway…it would never get to this point #ottnews #OttawaOccupied — Graham Richardson February 12, 2022 12 Feb 2022 - 20:22 GMT 14 vehicles blocking four lanes …

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Canada: Covid curbs protests besiege Ottawa, minister says US should 'stay out' of it
2 years, 10 months ago

Canada: Covid curbs protests besiege Ottawa, minister says US should 'stay out' of it

India TV News  

Canada Covid-19 restrictions protests: Canada's public safety minister said Monday that U.S. officials should stay out of his country's domestic affairs, joining other Canadian leaders in pushing back against prominent Republicans who offered support for the protests of COVID-19 restrictions that have besieged downtown Ottawa for more than a week. Embattled Ottawa Police Chief Peter Sloly called the demonstration an …

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Canadian truckers say hate crime charges are bogus attempts to make them abandon protest
2 years, 10 months ago

Canadian truckers say hate crime charges are bogus attempts to make them abandon protest

Daily Mail  

Angry truckers have lashed out at Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau after members of their convoy protest were arrested and charged with hate crimes during another weekend of unrest in the country's capital city. People stand in a staging area east of downtown after police raided the truckers' stockpile of fuel, as truckers and their supporters continue to protest against …

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COVID: Anti-vaccine protest spurs outrage in Canada
2 years, 10 months ago

COVID: Anti-vaccine protest spurs outrage in Canada

India TV News  

Highlights 1000s of protesters railing against vaccine mandates and other COVID restrictions in Ottawa They are deliberately blocking traffic around Parliament Hill Some urinated and parked on the National War Memorial during protest In a scene at odds with Canadians’ reputation for niceness and rule-following, thousands of protesters railing against vaccine mandates and other COVID-19 restrictions descended on the capital …

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