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Teen's Dream Comes True: Autism, Basketball, and a UNC Tar Heels Experience

Local

18 Dec, 2024

Teen's Dream Comes True: Autism, Basketball, and a UNC Tar Heels Experience


This inspiring story unfolds in Trinity, North Carolina, where a 16-year-old sophomore named Billie Hattis, a student at Wheatmore High...

Shorecliffs Middle School's 30th Annual Turkey Trot: A 2-Mile Run Celebrating Community and Fitness

Local

28 Nov, 2024

Shorecliffs Middle School's 30th Annual Turkey Trot: A 2-Mile Run Celebrating Community and Fitness


Shorecliffs Middle School in San Clemente, California, celebrated a remarkable milestone on Thursday, November 21st, 2024, with its 30th annual...

Princess Anne High School Lockdown: Alleged Threat Prompts Emergency Response

Local

22 Nov, 2024

Princess Anne High School Lockdown: Alleged Threat Prompts Emergency Response


Friday morning brought an unexpected disruption to the routine of Princess Anne High School in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The school...

Dartmouth Faces Another Power Outage: Downtown, Victoria Road, and Brightwood Affected

Local

13 Nov, 2024

Dartmouth Faces Another Power Outage: Downtown, Victoria Road, and Brightwood Affected


Dartmouth residents are facing yet another power outage, with Nova Scotia Power (NSP) announcing a planned 30–60 minute emergency outage...

Remembrance Sunday in Sutton: Where to Attend Services and Parades

Local

10 Nov, 2024

Remembrance Sunday in Sutton: Where to Attend Services and Parades


Remembrance Sunday, observed on the second Sunday of November, is a time for solemn reflection and remembrance, honoring the brave...

From Ohio University to the NFL: How WOUB Launched This Sports Broadcaster's Career

Local

8 Nov, 2024

From Ohio University to the NFL: How WOUB Launched This Sports Broadcaster's Career


Russ Jackson has had a varied media career, working in news and sports radio, both on the air and behind...

Brampton City Workers on the Brink of Strike: Transit and Services at Risk

Local

7 Nov, 2024

Brampton City Workers on the Brink of Strike: Transit and Services at Risk


Important public services that residents rely on could soon be at risk of disruption as workers in the southern Ontario...

Princeton's Vote100 Initiative: How a College Program Doubled Student Voting Rates

Local

5 Nov, 2024

Princeton's Vote100 Initiative: How a College Program Doubled Student Voting Rates


As Election Day 2024 approaches, Princeton's nonpartisan Vote100 initiative has made a significant impact on student civic engagement on campus....

Montreal Metro's Green Line Shut Down Again Due to Water Infiltration

Local

1 Nov, 2024

Montreal Metro's Green Line Shut Down Again Due to Water Infiltration


Public transit users in Montreal were faced with service disruptions on two fronts on Friday as part of the REM...

Halloween Fireworks Light Up Lake Country: Beasley Park Ready for a Spectacular Show

Local

1 Nov, 2024

Halloween Fireworks Light Up Lake Country: Beasley Park Ready for a Spectacular Show


The air is crisp, the leaves are changing, and the Halloween spirit is alive and well in Lake Country. Get...

Beloved Cork Pub to Close After 40 Years: What's Next for This 'Magical' Spot?

Local

29 Oct, 2024

Beloved Cork Pub to Close After 40 Years: What's Next for This 'Magical' Spot?


A beloved family-run pub near Blarney has shared the sad news that they will close their doors after 40 years...

Cork Pub Owner Benny McCabe's Wild Ride: From Punk to Philosophy, This Man's Story Will Blow Your Mind

Local

28 Oct, 2024

Cork Pub Owner Benny McCabe's Wild Ride: From Punk to Philosophy, This Man's Story Will Blow Your Mind


Benny McCabe, 53, is a Cork native whose life story is as vibrant and diverse as the city he calls...

Dublin Marathon: Why I'm Running 26.2 Miles for LGBTQ+ Youth

Local

27 Oct, 2024

Dublin Marathon: Why I'm Running 26.2 Miles for LGBTQ+ Youth


On Sunday, October 27, months of training will culminate in the Dublin Marathon, a 42.2km race through the heart of...

Dublin Marathon: Why I'm Running For LGBTQ+ Youth

Local

27 Oct, 2024

Dublin Marathon: Why I'm Running For LGBTQ+ Youth


On Sunday, October 27, months of training will culminate in the Dublin Marathon, a 42.2km race through the heart of...

Early Voting in Illinois Expands: Dozens of New Sites Open in Chicago Suburbs

Local

21 Oct, 2024

Early Voting in Illinois Expands: Dozens of New Sites Open in Chicago Suburbs


Early voting in Illinois for 2024 is well underway, with dozens more sites opening Monday as Election Day quickly approaches....

Three-Alarm Fire Engulfs Beaches Home, Spreading to Neighbouring Houses

Local

18 Oct, 2024

Three-Alarm Fire Engulfs Beaches Home, Spreading to Neighbouring Houses


A residential three-alarm fire that spread to surrounding homes and caused extensive damage in the Beaches is under investigation. Toronto...

Student Dies at UEA Sportspark Gym: Investigation Underway

Local

17 Oct, 2024

Student Dies at UEA Sportspark Gym: Investigation Underway


Emergency services were called to the University of East Anglia’s Sportspark in response to calls involving a man who had...

Sydney University: Three Hospitalized After Chemical Explosion

Local

15 Oct, 2024

Sydney University: Three Hospitalized After Chemical Explosion


Three people have been transported to hospital following a chemical reaction outside the University of Sydney Sports Aquatic Centre in...

Ambulances Rush to Edinburgh Supermarket: What Happened at Hermiston Gait?

Local

14 Oct, 2024

Ambulances Rush to Edinburgh Supermarket: What Happened at Hermiston Gait?


Emergency services have raced to a scene outside a supermarket in one of the busiest parts of Edinburgh. The Scottish...

Northern Lights Could Light Up Pittsburgh Skies Tonight: Here's What You Need To Know

Local

10 Oct, 2024

Northern Lights Could Light Up Pittsburgh Skies Tonight: Here's What You Need To Know


A large chunk of northern U.S. states could get a glimpse at the northern lights on Thursday night, according to...

Marathon de Québec: Les entraves à la circulation à prévoir ce week-end

Local

6 Oct, 2024

Marathon de Québec: Les entraves à la circulation à prévoir ce week-end


Les déplacements seront perturbés dans certains secteurs de la ville de Québec ce week-end en raison de la tenue des...

Guelph's New Public Space Use Bylaw: What You Need to Know

Local

2 Oct, 2024

Guelph's New Public Space Use Bylaw: What You Need to Know


The City of Guelph's new Public Space Use bylaw is in effect, ushering in a new era for how public...

Sudbury Schools Locked Down After Reports of Males With a Knife: Police Investigation Underway

Local

27 Sep, 2024

Sudbury Schools Locked Down After Reports of Males With a Knife: Police Investigation Underway


Two schools in Sudbury, England, were locked down on Friday afternoon after reports of a group of males carrying a...

Lake County Parks: A Sanctuary for Holistic Health and Well-Being

Local

26 Sep, 2024

Lake County Parks: A Sanctuary for Holistic Health and Well-Being


From Gibson Woods Nature Preserve in Hammond to Deep River County Park in Hobart to Stoney Run County Park in...

Edmonton's Community Leagues: A Century of  Neighbourhood Power

Local

26 Sep, 2024

Edmonton's Community Leagues: A Century of Neighbourhood Power


Community leagues are a quintessential part of Edmonton. The groups form across the city, advocating for and running events to...

100 Years of Thrills: Family's Legacy Lives On at Melbourne Royal Show

Local

26 Sep, 2024

100 Years of Thrills: Family's Legacy Lives On at Melbourne Royal Show


When Marjorie Chant was a girl in the 1950s, she had the run of Melbourne’s Royal Show. While her parents,...

Tickets for Santa's North Pole Express in Grapevine Go on Sale This Wednesday

Local

25 Sep, 2024

Tickets for Santa's North Pole Express in Grapevine Go on Sale This Wednesday


Fall may have just begun here in North Texas, but the City of Grapevine is already looking toward Christmas. Grapevine...

Kentucky Schools & Districts Recognized for Best Practices at 2024 Continuous Improvement Summit

Local

25 Sep, 2024

Kentucky Schools & Districts Recognized for Best Practices at 2024 Continuous Improvement Summit


Educators, administrators, and school leaders from across the state converged in Lexington, Kentucky, for the 2024 Continuous Improvement Summit. The...

Wirral School Lockdown: Police Investigating Threatening Phone Call

Local

25 Sep, 2024

Wirral School Lockdown: Police Investigating Threatening Phone Call


A Merseyside school went into lockdown after receiving a threatening phone call, police have said. Police said they were investigating...

Glebe Collegiate Institute Lockdown: Two Arrested After Incident During Lunch Hour

Local

24 Sep, 2024

Glebe Collegiate Institute Lockdown: Two Arrested After Incident During Lunch Hour


A police operation forced Glebe Collegiate Institute into lockdown just after noon on Tuesday. The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB)...

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