Nela Lopušanová rose to fame after scoring a viral lacrosse-style “Michigan” goal at the Under-18 Women’s World Championship two years ago. Her goal now is to lead her country to its first Olympic tournament berth since 2010, all while growing the sport in Slovakia and showing other female players in her country what is possible. CBC | Sports News
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Humans wiped out a native San Francisco butterfly. Now another species is filling its ‘big blue shoes’
For decades, conservationists have been restoring the biodiversity of San Francisco’s coastal dunes. But a key piece of the puzzle was missing — until now. CBC | World News
Read More »Fleury wears special mask for Wild’s Native American Heritage night, defying NHL policy
Marc-Andre Fleury wore a custom mask for the Minnesota Wild’s Native American Heritage night Friday after being told by the NHL it was not allowed. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Jets acquire Winnipeg native Cody Eakin from Golden Knights for draft pick
The Winnipeg Jets are bringing centre Cody Eakin home. The Jets acquired the Winnipeg-born centre from the Vegas Golden Knights on Friday for a conditional fourth-round pick in 2021. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Trump order creates task force on missing and murdered Native Americans
U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order creating a Task Force on Missing and Murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives. CBC | World News
Read More »Toronto native John Tavares named captain of Maple Leafs
John Tavares is the new captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs. The team made the announcement during Wednesday night’s pre-game ceremony before the NHL season opener against the Ottawa Senators, filling a role that had been vacant for more than 3 1/2 years. CBC | Sports News
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