#TheGuardian - Apr 18, 2026

As Meloni’s hold over Italy weakens, a progressive challenger gathers momentum in Genoa

#SilviaSalis, the #LeftWing mayor of #Genoa and former #Olympian, is described as ‘a breath of fresh air’ and potential unifier

#GiorgiaMeloni #Italy

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/18/giorgia-meloni-hold-weakens-italy-silvia-salis-genoa-mayor

As Meloni’s hold over Italy weakens, a progressive challenger gathers momentum

Silvia Salis, the leftwing mayor of Genoa and former Olympian, is described as ‘a breath of fresh air’ and potential unifier

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Trial for Niagara Falls Coun. Mike Strange, ex-Canadian Olympian accused of domestic assault, begins today
Niagara Falls, Ont., city Coun. Mike Strange is on trial for domestic assault, with proceedings in St. Catharines set to begin today. Strange, first elected to council in 2014 after an Olympic boxing career, has maintained his innocence and has remained in his jhob since being charged in May.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/mike-strange-trial-9.7162139?cmp=rss
Team Einarson adds 2-time Olympian Jocelyn Peterman after roster shakeup
Team Einarson finalized their new lineup with the addition of Jocelyn Peterman formerly of Team Kaitlyn Lawes.
#Sports #ManitobaCurling #WinnipegSports
https://globalnews.ca/news/11752273/team-einarson-adds-olympian-jocelyn-peterman/
Team Einarson adds 2-time Olympian Jocelyn Peterman after roster shakeup
Team Einarson finalized their new lineup with the addition of Jocelyn Peterman formerly of Team Kaitlyn Lawes.
#Sports #ManitobaCurling #WinnipegSports
https://globalnews.ca/news/11752273/team-einarson-adds-olympian-jocelyn-peterman/
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Should gambling taxes fund sports? Former Olympian says it's a 'devil's bargain'
The government will be making a "devil's bargain" if it moves ahead with a recommendation to boost revenue for sport organizations through taxes on sports gambling, former track and field Olympian Bruce Kidd said.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/sports-betting-taxes-funding-9.7145213?cmp=rss
Should gambling taxes fund sports? Former Olympian says it's a 'devil's bargain'
The government will be making a "devil's bargain" if it moves ahead with a recommendation to boost revenue for sport organizations through taxes on sports gambling, former track and field Olympian Bruce Kidd said.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/sports-betting-taxes-funding-9.7145213?cmp=rss
Should gambling taxes fund sports? Former Olympian says it's a 'devil's bargain'
The government will be making a "devil's bargain" if it moves ahead with a recommendation to boost revenue for sport organizations through taxes on sports gambling, former track and field Olympian Bruce Kidd said.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/sports-betting-taxes-funding-9.7145213?cmp=rss
Should gambling taxes fund sports? Former Olympian says it's a 'devil's bargain'
The government will be making a "devil's bargain" if it moves ahead with a recommendation to boost revenue for sport organizations through taxes on sports gambling, former track and field Olympian Bruce Kidd said.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/sports-betting-taxes-funding-9.7145213?cmp=rss