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2:20Azaro Roker came to study in Antigonish, N.S., from the Bahamas. He misses his family, but is working hard towards his dream of becoming a professional basketball player. He filmed a little of his daily life for CBC Radio, and spoke about how the pandemic has affected him, and what lies ahead.2:20
In Antigonish, N.S., students at St. Francis Xavier University discuss trying to find the normal in a fairly abnormal year. As they step out into the working world, legendary basketball coach Steve Konchalski is retiring after a successful career spanning 45 years at the university. The pandemic means that retirement comes with relatively little fanfare. He talks about coaching his players through a difficult year, and helping them realize their potential on and off the court.
When this Filipino-Canadian shared news of her husband s COVID-19 plight, the whole world listened
Lester Quives was hit hard with COVID-19, but has been recuperating with the help of his local community, and well wishers from around the world.
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Posted: Mar 04, 2021 7:33 AM ET | Last Updated: March 5
Lester and Christie-Mae Quives are originally from the Phillipines and now live in Steinbach, Man., where they work in health care.(Christie-Mae Quives/Facebook)