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This latest victory marks Barry香蕉视频直播檚 tenth national title and Richard香蕉视频直播檚 ninth.

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They have won tournaments in more than half of the provinces across the country: British Columbia, Ontario, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Alberta, and Manitoba. 

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