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Kraken’s Jessica Campbell comfortable as trailblazer: ‘I’m part of something a lot bigger’

Jessica Campbell stood behind the visiting team’s bench watching that night’s opponent in warm-up. The Seattle Kraken assistant coach was…

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Politics

Marlene Catterall remembered as accomplished politician, trailblazer for women

Tributes are pouring in for Marlene Catterall, a former Ottawa city councillor, member of Parliament and the first woman to…

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Politics

Brian Mulroney remembered as a ‘giant’ and trailblazer in driving free trade

Kim Campbell, who served as Canada’s prime minister in 1993, remembers her predecessor for his pragmatism. “He’s had a remarkable and consequential…

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Entertainment

Nerene Virgin, ‘trailblazer’ star of Today’s Special and Black history educator, dead at 77

Nerene Virgin, a former actor, public broadcaster, anti-racism advocate and educator also known for her trailblazing work, has died in Burlington, Ont., at…

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Sports

Fresh off worlds podium, Canadian trailblazer Jessica Klimkait hungry for more judo success

Jessica Klimkait can proudly claim to be a trailblazer in the world of Canadian women’s sports. The 26-year-old from Whitby,…

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Sports

Stamp honouring hockey trailblazer Willie O’Ree unveiled by Canada Post

Canada Post unveiled a stamp honouring hockey trailblazer Willie O’Ree on Saturday. O’Ree is credited with breaking the colour barrier…

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Sports

Hockey trailblazer Willie O’Ree to be honoured with new Canadian postage stamp

Canada Post is issuing a stamp to honour Willie O’Ree, the NHL’s first Black player. O’Ree is scheduled to be…

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