Canadian U.N. peacekeeper Michelle Angela Hamelin recalls the emotional turmoil of Greek Cypriot protesters in 1986 during the visit of a Turkish head of government to ethnically divided Cyprus. Canada’s involvement in the U.N. peacekeeping force, UNFICYP, dates back to 1964, with over 28,000 Canadians serving and 28 losing their lives in Cyprus. Despite changes in the country, the division remains palpable, as highlighted by the recent Remembrance Day ceremony at the Canadian U.N. Peacekeeper Memorial in the buffer zone.
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In a close 3-2 loss to the Florida Panthers, the Toronto Maple Leafs struggled with special teams' issues, leading to the Panthers extending their lead in the Atlantic Division. Key penalties, including a gloved punch by Oliver Ekman-Larsson and a line change mishap, cost the Leafs crucial goals. Coach Craig Berube emphasized the need for discipline and execution to improve their performance and compete at a higher level. Full Article
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