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Miss Universe Canada 2012
Miss Universe Canada 2012 was the 10th Miss Universe Canada pageant held at St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts in Toronto, Ontario. Controversy The 2012 contest was accused of transphobia after disqualifying a transgender contestant, Jenna Talackova (Jana Talačková), for not being a "naturally born female". A spokesperson from Miss Universe Canada released a statement saying she was disqualified because on her entry form she stated she was born a female, which was not the case. Eventually, Talackova was let back into the competition. On 9 April 2012, Talackova confirmed on ''The View (U.S. TV series), The View'' that she will compete for the Miss Universe Canada title on 19 May. Sahar Biniaz Sahar Biniaz, a 26-year-old from Vancouver, British Columbia was crowned Miss Universe Canada 2012. She competed against 61 other contestants to take the title. She was supposed to represent Canada in the Miss Universe 2012 competition. Unfortunately, Sahar was unable to make it to the Miss U ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miss Universe Canada
Miss Universe Canada or ''The Beauties of Canada'' is an annual national beauty pageant that selects Canada's official representative to Miss Universe—one of the Big Four beauty pageants The Beauties of Canada Organization gained the exclusive rights to send a Canadian representative to the Miss Universe Pageant in 2002. The company President is Nicaraguan-born Canadian Denis Dávila. Background The Miss Universe Canada contest was first held in 2003, with the first winner being Leanne Marie Cecile. Cecile made the Top 10 in Miss Universe 2003. Natalie Glebova was crowned the winner in 2005 and went on to become Miss Universe 2005. Glebova's successor Alice Panikian was viewed as a strong contender to win the 2006 Miss Universe crown and placed in the Top 10. As of 2022, Canada along with France remain the only countries to send a delegate to every edition of Miss Universe since its inaugural year. Germany shared this distinction until 2020, when it withdrew due ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Halifax is the capital and most populous municipality of the Provinces and territories of Canada, Canadian province of Nova Scotia, and the most populous municipality in Atlantic Canada. As of 2024, it is estimated that the population of the Halifax Census Metropolitan Area, CMA was 530,167, with 348,634 people in its urban area. The regional municipality consists of four former municipalities that were Amalgamation (politics), amalgamated in 1996: History of Halifax (former city), Halifax, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Dartmouth, Bedford, Nova Scotia, Bedford, and Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Halifax County. Halifax is an economic centre of Atlantic Canada, home to a concentration of government offices and private companies. Major employers include the Canadian Armed Forces, Department of National Defence, Dalhousie University, Nova Scotia Health Authority, Saint Mary's University (Halifax), Saint Mary's University, the Halifax Shipyard, various levels of government, and the Port of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2012 In Canada
Events from the year 2012 in Canada. Incumbents Crown * List of Canadian monarchs, Monarch – Elizabeth II Federal government * Governor General of Canada, Governor General – David Johnston (governor general), David Johnston * Prime Minister of Canada, Prime Minister – Stephen Harper * Chief Justice of Canada, Chief Justice – Beverley McLachlin (British Columbia) * Parliament of Canada, Parliament – 41st Canadian Parliament, 41st Provincial governments Lieutenant governors *Lieutenant Governor of Alberta – Donald Ethell *Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia – Steven Point (until November 2) then Judith Guichon *Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba – Philip S. Lee *Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick – Graydon Nicholas *Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador – John Crosbie *Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia – Mayann Francis (until April 12) then John James Grant *Lieutenant Governor of Ontario – David Onley *Lieutenant Governor of Pri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2012 Beauty Pageants
1 (one, unit, unity) is a number, numeral, and glyph. It is the first and smallest positive integer of the infinite sequence of natural numbers. This fundamental property has led to its unique uses in other fields, ranging from science to sports, where it commonly denotes the first, leading, or top thing in a group. 1 is the unit of counting or measurement, a determiner for singular nouns, and a gender-neutral pronoun. Historically, the representation of 1 evolved from ancient Sumerian and Babylonian symbols to the modern Arabic numeral. In mathematics, 1 is the multiplicative identity, meaning that any number multiplied by 1 equals the same number. 1 is by convention not considered a prime number. In digital technology, 1 represents the "on" state in binary code, the foundation of computing. Philosophically, 1 symbolizes the ultimate reality or source of existence in various traditions. In mathematics The number 1 is the first natural number after 0. Each natural number, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Katie Starke
Katie is an English female name. It is a form of Katherine, Kate, Caitlin, Kathleen, Katey and their related forms. It is frequently used on its own. People Sports * Katie Boulter (born 1996), British tennis player * Katie Clark (born 1994), British synchronized swimmer * Katie Dabson, British sailor * Katie Hill (born 1984), Australian wheelchair basketball player * Katie Hnida (born 1981), American NCAA football player * Katie Hoff (born 1989), American Olympic swimmer * Katie Ledecky (born 1997), American swimmer * Katie Levick (born 1991), English cricketer * Katie Sowers (born 1986), American football coach * Katie Swan (born 1999), British tennis player * Katie Taylor (born 1986), Irish boxer and footballer, five-time world boxing and 2012 Olympic champion * Katie Thorlakson (born 1985), Canadian soccer player Television and film * Katie Aselton (born 1978), American actress, director, and producer * Katie Brown (TV personality) (born 1963), American television presente ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miss Honduras
The Miss Honduras or Miss Honduras Universe (also, known as Señorita Honduras) is a national beauty pageant in Honduras. The pageant was founded in 1930, where the winners were sent to Miss Universe. Titleholders The following women have represented Honduras in the Big Four international beauty pageants. Titleholders under Miss Honduras org. Miss Honduras Universo ::''The Winner of Miss Honduras represents the country at the Miss Universe pageant. If the winner will resign the title, the runner-up will take over the crown.'' Miss Honduras Mundo ::''Prior to 2008 a Runner-up or sometimes winner of Miss Honduras went to Miss World pageant. Began 2008 the winner of Señorita Honduras Mundo in under Eduardo Zablah represents her country at the Miss World pageant.'' Miss Honduras Internacional ::''Prior to 2009 a Runner-up or sometimes winner of Miss Honduras went to Miss International pageant. Began in 2009 the Señorita Honduras Internacional winner in under Eduardo Z ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miss Universe 2013
Miss Universe 2013 was the 62nd Miss Universe pageant, held at the Crocus City Hall in Krasnogorsk, Moscow Oblast, Krasnogorsk, Moscow, Russia, on 9 November 2013. At the end of the event, Olivia Culpo of the United States crowned Gabriela Isler of Venezuela as Miss Universe 2013. It was Venezuela's seventh victory, the second-most in the pageant's history. Contestants from eighty-six countries and territories competed in this year's pageant. The pageant was hosted by Thomas Roberts (television journalist), Thomas Roberts and Mel B, with Jeannie Mai as backstage correspondent. Russian singer Emin Agalarov, American pop rock band Panic! at the Disco, and American singer-songwriter Steven Tyler performed in this year's pageant. Background Location and date In May 2013, the Miss Universe Organization was in talks to host the 2013 competition in Russia after Emin Agalarov, son of Aras Agalarov and vice-president of Crocus Group, filmed his latest music video in Los Angeles w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ela Mino
Ela or ELA may refer to: Companies and organizations * Basque Workers' Solidarity (Basque: ), a trade union * Revolutionary People's Struggle (Greek: Επαναστατικός Λαϊκός Αγώνας, ΕΛΑ), a Greek left-wing terrorist organization. * Earth Liberation Army * ELA Aviación, a Spanish aircraft manufacturer * English Lacrosse Association * Equatorial Launch Australia, owner-operator of Arnhem Space Centre in northern Australia * European Lift Association, a trade association * European Laser Association, see ''Lasers in Medical Science'' * European Labour Authority Music * ''E.L.A.'' (album), by Elastinen * "Ela" (Barrice song) * ''Ela'' (Peggy Zina album) * "Ela" (Andromache song) People * Ela (name), given name * Ela (surname) * Eḷa, or Elu, ancestor to the Sinhalese and Dhivehi languages Places * East Los Angeles, California, United States * Eastside Los Angeles, United States * Ela (woreda), now Konta, Ethiopia * Ela, North Carolina, United ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cremona
Cremona ( , , ; ; ) is a city and (municipality) in northern Italy, situated in Lombardy, on the left bank of the Po (river), Po river in the middle of the Po Valley. It is the capital of the province of Cremona and the seat of the local city and province governments. The city of Cremona is especially noted for its musical history and traditions, including some of the earliest and most renowned luthiers, such as Giuseppe Guarneri, Antonio Stradivari, Francesco Rugeri, Vincenzo Rugeri, and several members of the Amati family. History Ancient Celtic origin Cremona is first mentioned in history as a settlement of the Cenomani (Cisalpine Gaul), Cenomani, a Gauls, Gallic (Celtic) tribe that arrived in the Po River, Po valley around 400 BC. However, the name Cremona most likely dates back to earlier settlers and puzzled the ancients, who gave many fanciful interpretations. Roman military outpost In 218 BC the Ancient Rome, Romans established on that spot their first military outpos ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hamilton, Ontario
Hamilton is a port city in the Canadian Provinces and territories of Canada, province of Ontario. Hamilton has a 2021 Canadian census, population of 569,353 (2021), and its Census Metropolitan Area, census metropolitan area, which encompasses Burlington, Ontario, Burlington and Grimsby, Ontario, Grimsby, has a population of 785,184. The city is situated approximately southwest of Toronto in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA). Conceived by George Hamilton (city founder), George Hamilton when he purchased the James Durand, Durand farm shortly after the War of 1812, the town of Hamilton became the centre of a densely populated and industrialized region at the west end of Lake Ontario known as the Golden Horseshoe. On January 1, 2001, the current boundaries of Hamilton were created through the Merger (politics), amalgamation of the original city with other municipalities of the Regional Municipality of Hamilton–Wentworth. Residents of the city are known as Hamiltonian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grand Falls-Windsor
Grand Falls-Windsor is a town located in the central region of the island of Newfoundland (island), Newfoundland in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, with a population of 13,853 at the Canada 2021 Census, 2021 census. The town is the largest in the central region, the sixth largest in the province, and is home to the annual Exploits Valley Salmon Festival. Grand Falls-Windsor was incorporated in 1991, when the two former towns of Grand Falls and Windsor Amalgamation (politics), amalgamated. Grand Falls-Windsor is one of two List of municipalities in Newfoundland and Labrador, major population centres in Central Newfoundland. History In 1768, Lieutenant John Cartwright (political reformer), John Cartwright, while following the Exploits River through the Exploits Valley, named the waterfall he found "Grand Falls". The land remained undeveloped until 1905, except for the Newfoundland Railway, which ran about north of Grand Falls. The railway offered development p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
LaSalle, Ontario
LaSalle is a town in Essex County, Ontario, Canada. It is a bedroom community of the City of Windsor, part of the Windsor Census Metropolitan Area, and located south of that city. LaSalle, along with Windsor, is the oldest French settlement area in Southwestern Ontario and the oldest continually-inhabited European settlement in Canada west of the Quebec border. The town was named for explorer René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle. The current Town of Lasalle was originally incorporated as the Township of Sandwich West in 1861. A portion of the township incorporated as the Town of Lasalle in 1924, but was dissolved in 1959 and rejoined Sandwich West. In 1991, the Township changed its status to that of a town and was renamed Lasalle. It is the second most populous municipality within Essex County, after the Municipality of Lakeshore. The town's land area includes Fighting Island in the Detroit River on its western side. Fighting Island is privately owned by BASF, the world ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
