Vuokatti – Canada’s Para nordic team started the season with seven podium finishes, including three golds in Vuokatti, Finland after three days of biathlon racing. All eyes were on defending World Cup champion Mark Arendz, following his perfect record last year. “Coming into this season was just about starting new,” said 11-time Paralympic medalist Arendz. “Last season was that undefeated …
Ottawa – The Paralympic Foundation of Canada (PFC) has achieved a groundbreaking milestone, raising over $2 million through its signature fundraiser event series, the ParaTough Cup. This achievement marks a significant step in the Foundation’s mission to support the growth and development of Para sport across the country. The ParaTough Cup is more than just a fundraiser, it is an immersive experience that …
Toronto – Raptors Basketball Academy is a unique week long summer camp led by our Basketball Development Staff. Raptors Basketball Academy is a recreational/intermediate level camp that welcomes players of all ability levels. Participants will have fun, step outside their comfort zone, learn and improve upon their basketball skills while also continuing to develop their fundamental movement skills. RBA is designed to provide …
Austria – Canadian Paralympic champion Kurt Oatway is off to one of the best starts of his 10+ year career on the Para alpine skiing World Cup circuit. The 40-year-old Calgarian reached the podium in all three races at the season opening event this week capped with a golden performance in the men’s sitting Super G on Friday. He also …
MONTREAL – Over the past two years, Paralympians Frédérique Turgeon and Tyler Turner have shown there are no limitations for people with a disability to millions of Canadians on two of the country’s most popular TV shows. Late last week, it was announced that Turgeon would return to Noovo TV’s Big Brother Célébrités, a Quebec version of the two-decade Hollywood hit, now in …
Austria – Veteran Para alpine skier Kurt Oatway of Calgary won the silver medal in the men’s sitting Super G on Wednesday to open the 10-stop World Cup season. Oatway was just .08 seconds from top spot earned by Jesper Pedersen of Norway in 1:07.00. There were 13 entries. “Today felt pretty good and overall I’m happy with the result,” …
OTTAWA – There’s no stopping Mike Sametz. This past August on Opening Ceremony day at the Paralympic Games, Sametz’s Games was over before it even began. In his morning training session, the 28-year-old Para cyclist from Calgary crashed violently while road training and broke his hip. He was rushed to hospital for emergency surgery and a long recovery was projected for …
BRAMPTON– The City of Brampton celebrated the official opening of the new Rosalea Park Tennis Facility. Located in downtown Brampton, this new recreation amenity will serve as a year-round hub for tennis enthusiasts of all skill levels, with a special focus on youth programming, connecting more Brampton residents to the sport. Rosalea Park Tennis Facility includes three new high-quality asphalt …
CHARLOTTETOWN – Liam Hickey of St. John’s N.L., scored three goals to lead the world champion Canadians to a resounding 9-2 victory over Czechia on Sunday night to open the Para Hockey Cup which features the top four countries in the world. While Canada was a heavy favorite for the win, the lopsided score was a bit unexpected after the …
OTTAWA – Paralympic Games champions Nicholas Bennett and Aurélie Rivard were named Swimming Canada’s Para Athletes of the Year as the organization unveiled its awards over the past couple of weeks. At the 2024 Paralympic Games, Bennett took gold in the S14 100-m breaststroke and 200 individual medley and silver in the 200 freestyle. It’s the second straight year he’s …
