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25 minutes ago
- CBC
2 First Nations players from Manitoba drafted to NHL credit family support
Two First Nations hockey players from Manitoba were selected in last week's National Hockey League draft. "I can't put it into words, that's a dream come true," Carter Bear said. Bear, a member of Peguis First Nation, and Hayden Paupanekis, a member of Norway House Cree Nation, were among three First Nations players drafted, the other being new Philadelphia Flyer Jack Nesbitt of Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory in Ontario. The Detroit Red Wings selected Bear in the first round, 13th overall, while Paupanekis was drafted by the Montreal Canadiens in the third round, the 69th overall pick. Bear, a former Everett Silvertips star, says he hugged his mom and dad after getting off stage in Los Angeles, the site of this year's NHL Draft. He said his parents are his role models. "It's family for me and I gotta do it for my family and community," he said. Paupanekis, a former Kelowna Rocket, also says his parents' support was crucial. "They helped me through all the ups and downs, you know, just my journey, moving away at 16, they've been there whenever I need them, no matter what," he said. Peter Woods, executive director of Hockey Manitoba, said he was proud of the Manitoba hockey scene's showing at this year's draft. "There was eight players that we got drafted out of our province, which is about twice the number that we usually get drafted and then also on top of that when you get two Indigenous players," he said. "That's very exciting." Woods had words of encouragement for players from the province cutting their teeth in local rinks and junior leagues. "You might have a setback at one point but don't give up," he said. "Continue to work hard, put your best foot forward and make sure you're a team player and then no doubt the success will come." Currently, there are five First Nations players under contracts to NHL teams, not including Bear, Paupanekis, or Nesbitt. CBC Indigenous asked the players what separates their game from anyone else. Bear said, "I just want to win every shift." "I don't like to take a shift off at all. I don't want to be lazy so I think it's just me not taking a shift off and I wanted to win every battle, every shift." The 6-foot-5 Paupanekis challenged stereotypes of being a player of size. "Everybody thinks I'm just a big guy and a lot of people think big guys are just supposed to be physical," he said. "That's part of my game, but I also have a really skilled game and I'm a skilled forward, too." Bear and Paupanekis hope to follow in the footsteps of other First Nations players from Manitoba who have hoisted the Stanley Cup, like Reggie Leach of Berens River First Nation and Zach Whitecloud of Sioux Valley Dakota Nation.
CTV News
32 minutes ago
- CTV News
New N.S. comedy series pretty real, pretty funny and pretty blind
A new Nova Scotia comedy is breaking barriers and bringing big laughs. 'Pretty Blind' is inspired by true stories about living with low vision and albinism. 'It is, to the best of our knowledge, the first time someone with low vision has been the lead in a comedy series,' said co-creator Jonathan Torrens. 'It's the opportunity of a lifetime,' says the show's lead Jennie Bovard, who plays a fictional version of herself. 'I'm just going about my day and I'm encountering environments and people that mean well but maybe just sort of miss the mark.' 'Jenny Bovard is low vision and has albinism, but that is only one fraction of her character,' said Torrens. 'She's a marathon runner. She loves cycling. She's a craft beer enthusiast. One of the things that I loved about her instantly is she is so comfortable in her skin, and happy to educate.' Beyond the laughs, the show also aims to spark more understanding. 'People without a personal connection; I would love those people in the audience to take away some awareness, but never feel bad about not having known something ahead of time,' Bovard said. Production also came up with subtle moves to help low-vision audiences follow the story. 'You might realize that characters use each other's names more. 'Good morning, Katie! Hi Jonathan, how are you?' so that someone with low vision can go, 'Oh got it, I know who's talking now,'' said Torrens. Behind the scenes, the crew also had to adapt the typical television set to be more accessible. 'When you think about a TV set, there are bright lights everywhere. There's expensive gear all over the place,' said Bovard. 'So we really had to problem solve a lot of things and we did that successfully. I've never felt more heard and seen and understood in any other work environment in terms of access needs.' Adding to the East Coast vibe, the series features a soundtrack packed with local rock music. 'Pretty Blind' premieres Tuesday at 9 p.m. on AMI-tv and streams for free on AMI+.
CTV News
35 minutes ago
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Canada striker Jonathan David signs 5-year deal with Juventus
Lille's Jonathan David runs on the pitch during the Europa Conference League round of 16 second leg soccer match between Lille and Sturm Graz, at the Pierre Mauroy stadium in Villeneuve d'Ascq, northern France, Thursday, March 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Matthieu Mirville) MILAN — Canada forward Jonathan David signed a five-year contract with Juventus on Friday. After his five-year contract at Lille expired, David joined the record 36-time Italian champion on a free transfer. The deal is worth 6 million euros (US$7 million) per season, with up to 2 million euros ($2.4 million) in bonuses, the Gazzetta dello Sport reported. It's the first big market move by new Juventus general manager Damien Comolli, who confirmed last month that Igor Tudor will stay on as coach. Juventus needs firepower up front with Dusan Vlahovic having fallen out of favour and likely to leave the club. The 25-year-old David scored 25 goals and provided 12 assists in 49 matches across all competitions for Lille last season. David is also Canada's all-time leading scorer with 36 goals in 67 appearances. The Associated Press
