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Grappling Report: Galvao wants $1 million to face Ryan; he isn’t getting it

A rundown of the biggest headlines and news from the world of competitive grappling. Gordon Ryan and Andre Galvao have had a friendly rivalry for quite some time, and the antics on social media between Ryan and several key members of ATOS have been increasing in frequency lately. Perhaps the best moment came when Ryan…

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Grappling Report: Galvao wants $1 million to face Ryan; he isn’t getting it

A rundown of the biggest headlines and news from the world of competitive grappling. Gordon Ryan and Andre Galvao have had a friendly rivalry for quite some time, and the antics on social media between Ryan and several key members of ATOS have been increasing in frequency lately. Perhaps the best moment came when Ryan released a ten-minute long video critiquing a recent performance by Lucas ‘Hulk’ Barbosa and showing a plethora of different ways he could’ve finished an armbar attempt.
While Galvao normally stays relatively quiet on the subject, he decided to hit back by calling Ryan ‘a coward’ and then set his price for a match between the two: a million dollars. If this bold request is legitimate then it seems like this beef may never be settled on the mats as ADCC head organizer Mo Jassim publicly stated that a purse of that size was impossible, as it is greater than the revenue even a fully sold-out event would generate.

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Ryan Hall forced out of fight with Dan Ige due to injury
It’s devastating news for all fans of elite BJJ in MMA, and for anyone who loves seeing a good leglock finish. Ryan Hall has been forced to withdraw from his next fight as a result of a hip injury that was sustained in training. This marks the second consecutive fight that Hall has to be pulled from, after cancelling his bout with Ricardo Lamas as well. The same event also lost Khamzat Chimaev vs Leon Edwards.
Hall has been crying out for competitive matches for quite some time, and he finally got given a tough opponent, who he could use to propel himself into the top ten. Ige is not only a solid grappler himself, but it was announced that he’d actually bought access to Ryan Hall Online in order to study his opponent’s game. Now the UFC is searching for a new opponent in order to keep Ige on the UFC Vegas 21 card.

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Jake Shields defeats Diego Sanchez at main event of High Rollerz 4
The headline match of High Rollerz 4 featured two high-profile UFC veterans as Jake Shields defeated Diego Sanchez at the end of an action-packed event, although the matches were only made available to watch several days after the fact. As is standard for the promotion, the two men competed to win a pound of Marijuana alongside a shiny new belt to add to their trophy cabinet.
Perhaps the most shocking moment of the event came incredibly early on in the lineup however when two local grapplers met. One man went for an armbar from the bottom and was immediately hoisted up high into the air and as his opponent started to shake his arm free, the attacker fell to the ground headfirst. This resulted in a loss by knockout and although it looked horrific, later reports confirmed that the grappler was unharmed.

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Rodolfo Vieira becomes victim of the biggest UFC upset in recent memory
As an ADCC World Champion and five-time IBJJF World Champion, Rodolfo Vieira was naturally the favorite in everyone’s mind coming into his fight against Anthony Hernandez at UFC 258. Considering that Vieira had finished every single one of the opponents in his professional MMA career so far, including both of his UFC fights, a submission win seemed incredibly likely.
At first, everything seemed to be going exactly as expected when Vieira used his significant grappling advantage to dominate the early exchanges. It wasn’t long before cardio troubles surfaced however and the fight started to swing in Hernandez’s favor, looking as though he might win the decision. Then the unbelievable happened when Vieira shot for a takedown and Hernandez locked up a tight Guillotine to earn “Performance-of-the-Night” honors.
Full results for the event can be found here.

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Quick Hits

While no names have been revealed as yet, Third Coast Grappling have just announced an eight-man, $20,000 Grand Prix to take place on April 3rd.

Vitor ‘Shaolin’ Ribeiro just recently released a short documentary onto YouTube, detailing his beginnings in Jiu-Jitsu and his transition to MMA in Japan.

Gordon Ryan steps in to replace his younger brother Nicky against Roberto Jimenez at Who’s Number One later this month.
Fabricio Werdum has long been one of the best grapplers in the Heavyweight division and he believes that he would submit the latest addition to the division, Jon Jones.

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Apple Music pokes fun at latest Spotify price increase

Last month, Spotify announced a new round of price increases for subscribers in the United States and other countries. As the price increases start to go into effect starting with February renewals, Apple Music is poking fun at Spotify’s drama on social media. Apple Music is also offering a free three-month trial right now…

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Trust Wallet integrates Apple Pay to streamline cryptocurrency purchases

Individuals can now buy crypto on Trust Wallet using Apple Pay. The feature is currently available in more than 45 countries. Such updates reduce entry barriers into the crypto and blockchain world. Trust Wallet, one of the reputable digital asset wallets, has made another step toward promoting cryptocurrency adoption. It has confirmed adding Apple Pay

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Trust Wallet integrates Apple Pay to streamline cryptocurrency purchases

Trust Wallet integrates Apple Pay to streamline cryptocurrency purchases

  • Individuals can now buy crypto on Trust Wallet using Apple Pay.
  • The feature is currently available in more than 45 countries.
  • Such updates reduce entry barriers into the crypto and blockchain world.

Trust Wallet, one of the reputable digital asset wallets, has made another step toward promoting cryptocurrency adoption.

It has confirmed adding Apple Pay today, November 27, on X, allowing individuals in more than 45 countries to purchase their favourite virtual tokens within seconds.

Notably, the new feature promises an enhanced experience for new and existing users. The announcement read:

Trust Wallet has integrated Apple Pay. Buy your first crypto in seconds. Available in 45+ countries.

Indeed, purchasing digital tokens has been challenging for newbies, with lengthy verification procedures, numerous account setups, and limited payment methods often discouraging them.

Trust Wallet wants to address this challenge. With the integration of Apple Pay, it aims to make digital assets more accessible than ever, as individuals can now buy their “first crypto in seconds.”

How to get started

Depositing funds in a Trust Wallet account using Apple Pay is straightforward.

Users only need to open the app, visit the ‘Fund’ tab, and choose Apple Pay as the desired payment option.

Everything takes a few taps, mirroring the smooth experience when using Apply Pay for day-to-day purchases.

Most importantly, Trust Wallet benefits from Apple Pay’s credibility and security features, which include Touch ID, encrypted payments, and Face ID.

That promises streamlined crypto purchases that don’t compromise user safety.

Trust Wallet expands footprint globally

The team confirmed that users in more than 45 countries can access the Apple Pay transaction option.

Trust Wallet is lowering barriers to joining crypto, which will likely make it an entry point for millions who have struggled to access the digital assets market.

Individuals in jurisdictions with limited options to participate in the cryptocurrency industry now have a swift and secure option.

TWT price outlook

Trust Wallet’s native token remained somewhat muted in the past 24 hours.

The alt is trading at $1.08 after a slight 0.09% uptick on the daily price chart.

TWT has consolidated over the past week after losing nearly 15% in the last 30 days, influenced by broader selling pressure.

Meanwhile, TWT has underperformed the broader market today.

CoinMarketCap data shows the value of all cryptocurrencies increased by more than 3% the last 24 hours to $3.12 trillion.

Bitcoin is trading at $91,480, pumping the altcoin space as risk-on sentiments surfaced.

For now, Bitcoin should reclaim the key zone between $93,000 and $94,000 to shift its near-term trajectory to bullish.

That can support steady upswings towards the $100,000 psychological market.

However, a sudden selling wave will see it retracing to the ‘new’ liquidity region at $85,000 – $86,000.

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Orléans community grapples with closure of EarlyON playgroup

Breadcrumb Trail Links Home News Local News Share this Story : Orléans community grapples with closure of EarlyON playgroup Copy Link Email X Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Orléans community grapples with closure of EarlyON playgroup The Charlemagne EarlyON Child and Family Centre is the second such facility operated by the Ottawa Catholic School Board in

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Orléans community grapples with closure of EarlyON playgroup

Orléans community grapples with closure of EarlyON playgroup

The Charlemagne EarlyON Child and Family Centre is the second such facility operated by the Ottawa Catholic School Board in Orléans to close since September.

By Natasha Baldin

Published Nov 20, 2025

Last updated Nov 24, 2025

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The Charlemagne EarlyON Child and Family Centre, operating out of St. Peter Catholic High School, has announced it will shut its doors on Nov. 30. Photo by JEAN LEVAC /POSTMEDIA

With a long-running Orléans playgroup set to close at the end of November, many families are worried about a growing gap in free early-learning programs in Ottawa’s east end.

The Charlemagne EarlyON Child and Family Centre, which operates out of St. Peter Catholic High School, has announced it will shut its doors on Nov. 30. The free drop-in playgroup offers learning programs for children up to six years old.

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For Dominique Patnaik, who has attended the play group for three years with her two daughters, the closure comes as an unexpected blow.

“Everybody felt it because it is such a big part of our weekly lives, and it’s provided us with so much … that we all feel like there’s going to be a hole in our lives when the centre closes,” Patnaik said.

The Ottawa Catholic School Board said it made the decision to close the EarlyON program after determining the space was needed for classrooms to support enrolment growth at the high school.

“Families have shared how meaningful this program has been for their children and for their sense of community, and we recognize the worry this has created for those who use the centre,” the school board wrote in a statement.

The Charlemagne centre is the second OCSB-operated EarlyON facility in Orléans to close in recent months. Another program at Divine Infant Elementary School shut down in September.

Until now, Orléans centres offered as many as 57 hours of weekly English or bilingual playgroup sessions. With the closures of the two sites, parents estimate this will drop to just 15 hours weekly.

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“We’re very concerned that there will be no alternative for a lot of parents and young children to go to different playgroups,” said Claudie Larouche, a parent who is helping organize efforts to try to save the Charlemagne playgroup.

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More than 1,100 people have signed a petition urging the City of Ottawa and the Catholic school board to preserve the playgroup, if not in its current location, then in a suitable space nearby.

Pressure on remaining playgroups is expected to intensify. While another EarlyON centre remains open nearby on Centrum Boulevard, Patnaik said demand was already greater than capacity, with parents lining up outside before programs begin.

Larouche added the remaining sites may also be less accessible for families who rely on public transit.

For many families, the Charlemagne EarlyON played an especially vital role because of its supportive staff, daily drop-in schedule and baby class offerings.

Twylla Hodgins said Charlemagne centre staff gave her the resources to seek support from a speech-language specialist for her granddaughter.

With a long-running Orléans playgroup set to close at the end of November, many families are worried about a growing gap in free early-learning programs in Ottawa’s east end.

The Charlemagne EarlyON Child and Family Centre, which operates out of St. Peter Catholic High School, has announced it will shut its doors on Nov. 30. The free drop-in playgroup offers learning programs for children up to six years old.

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For Dominique Patnaik, who has attended the play group for three years with her two daughters, the closure comes as an unexpected blow.

“Everybody felt it because it is such a big part of our weekly lives, and it’s provided us with so much … that we all feel like there’s going to be a hole in our lives when the centre closes,” Patnaik said.

The Ottawa Catholic School Board said it made the decision to close the EarlyON program after determining the space was needed for classrooms to support enrolment growth at the high school.

“Families have shared how meaningful this program has been for their children and for their sense of community, and we recognize the worry this has created for those who use the centre,” the school board wrote in a statement.

The Charlemagne centre is the second OCSB-operated EarlyON facility in Orléans to close in recent months. Another program at Divine Infant Elementary School shut down in September.

Until now, Orléans centres offered as many as 57 hours of weekly English or bilingual playgroup sessions. With the closures of the two sites, parents estimate this will drop to just 15 hours weekly.

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“We’re very concerned that there will be no alternative for a lot of parents and young children to go to different playgroups,” said Claudie Larouche, a parent who is helping organize efforts to try to save the Charlemagne playgroup.

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More than 1,100 people have signed a petition urging the City of Ottawa and the Catholic school board to preserve the playgroup, if not in its current location, then in a suitable space nearby.

Pressure on remaining playgroups is expected to intensify. While another EarlyON centre remains open nearby on Centrum Boulevard, Patnaik said demand was already greater than capacity, with parents lining up outside before programs begin.

Larouche added the remaining sites may also be less accessible for families who rely on public transit.

For many families, the Charlemagne EarlyON played an especially vital role because of its supportive staff, daily drop-in schedule and baby class offerings.

Twylla Hodgins said Charlemagne centre staff gave her the resources to seek support from a speech-language specialist for her granddaughter.

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“I needed a supportive community and the Charlemagne EarlyON became that community for us. I relied on the staff and the other parents to be my network to support me and the children in my care to lay a safe, caring, empathic, and inclusive foundation,” Hodgins wrote in an email.

Orléans-West Innes Coun. Laura Dudas addressed the playgroup closure in a social-media post on Tuesday, stating she confirmed with the head of children’s services at the City of Ottawa that funding previously allocated to the closed centres would stay in the east end.

“Their short-term goal is to maintain access to these vital programs as quickly as possible by increasing capacity at a nearby EarlyON locations so families continue to have access to these high-quality programs and resources,” Dudas wrote.

She added the city was also exploring longer-term solutions to keep playgroup services in the east end and would consider proposals for new locations in the new year.

But, for parents such as Patnaik, the need to fill the gap created by Charlemagne’s closure is immediate.

“Even if another centre opens up in six months, that’s six months of parents having to pivot and trying to find something to do,” she said. “I think it’s going to have a detrimental impact. We need a solution right away.”

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