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Journey to Cuba to help animals was "eye-opening"

<p style="text-align: justify;">Two Burnaby residents raised $900 for veterinary supplies. By Janaya Fuller-Evans, Burnaby Now March 19, 2011. For the animals: From left to right: Fernando Gispert, municipal veterinary director Guadalupe Ramos, Anne-Marie Nagata and Charlotte Sedens.Photograph by: Susana Hurlich, SPECIAL TO THE BURNABY NOW. A trip to Cuba made two Burnaby residents more aware of how differently animals are treated in other parts of the world.Up until the past twenty years or so, there were only veterinarians available for agricultural animals in Cuba, according to Charlotte Sedens, who recently returned after visiting the country. Read More

Vitali Klitschko set for Odlanier Solis title challenge

<p style="text-align: justify;">Vitali Klitschko and Odlanier Solis at their weigh-in Klitschko is not taken Solis lightly. Cuba's former Olympic champion Odlanier Solis challenges WBC heavyweight title-holder Vitali Klitschko on Saturday.Solis weighed in on Friday in Cologne at 112kg (246.9lbs), while Ukrainian Klitschko was 113.2kg (249.5lbs).The Cuban, 30, has a 17-0 pro record, with 12 KOs, but gives away 15cm (6ins) in height to his 39-year-old opponent. Read More