PARIS – Nathan Clement has come to accept there’ll be nothing elegant about his journey in Para cycling. But now he can hang a Paralympic Games silver medal around his neck to remind him it was all worth it. Clement, from West Vancouver, continued his meteoric rise in the sport on Wednesday placing second in the men’s T1-2 individual time …
PARIS – Wheelchair racer Cody Fournie produced a giant upset on Tuesday morning with a gold medal performance in the men’s T51 200-m race for Canada’s second victory in less than 24 hours at the Paralympic Games. It was his first Paralympic Games appearance. Fournie, now based in Victoria, smashed his Canadian record by over two seconds clocking 37.64 in …
PARIS — The race was postponed to Monday because of water quality in the Seine River, but that didn’t stop Leanne Taylor, who earned a bronze for Canada in the women’s PTWC event. “It was a really tough day for me,” Taylor shared after her finish. “I wasn’t feeling well coming into the race. So I was really nervous about …
BRAMPTON, ON—Professor’s Lake Recreation Centre, Chinguacousy Wellness Centre and Ellen Mitchell Recreation Centre will undergo improvements to ensure they remain in good condition and continue to be enjoyed for years to come. Recreation Revitalized: Professor’s Lake Recreation Centre Beginning on Tuesday, September 3, Professor’s Lake beach, water activities, segments of the walking trail and recreation centre will close for the season and to accommodate …
Ottawa – As the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games approach, the world will witness extraordinary talent, determination, and the pursuit of greatness from Canadian athletes. Through our Discover Greatness series, presented by Groupe MACH, we highlight six standout members of the Canadian Paralympic Team who are set to make their mark in Paris. ALISON LEVINE BOCCIA (MONTREAL) A trailblazer in the world of boccia, Alison Levine …
PARIS – Para cyclist Kate O’Brien won Canada’s first medal at the 2024 Paralympic Games with a bronze in the women’s 500m sprint. It was O’Brien’s second career medal at the Games. She took silver in the same event at Tokyo 2020. She was a member of the 2016 Olympic cycling team in Rio before her accident. ‘’It’s very surreal,’’ …
Ottawa – The Canadian Paralympic Committee is a non-profit, private organization in collaboration with 27 member sport organizations. It said: “We are deeply committed to harnessing the transformative power and impact of Paralympic sport. “Our core mission is to leverage the unique and profound impact of Paralympic sport as a tool for societal change. Guided by the vision of creating …
PARIS – Wheelchair tennis player Rob Shaw of North Bay, Ont. is Canada’s top medal hope at the Paralympic Games in racquet sports (wheelchair tennis, Para badminton, Para table tennis) and is entering the tournament with a hot hand. Canada has one entry in each of the three racquet sports at the Games: Shaw, Yuka Chokyu of Vancouver in Para badminton and Peter Isherwood, also …
GATINEAU – Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Sport and Physical Activity, has travelled to Paris, France to show support to Team Canada at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games will take place from August 28 to September 8, with an estimated 4,400 athletes from 182 nations. A Team Canada delegation of 126 athletes will compete in 18 …
Fredericton – Unique tourism experiences play an important role in attracting visitors to our communities and strengthening our economy. The Government of Canada is investing to support the 2024 Pan-American Black Bass Championships, to be hosted in Fredericton and Nackawic, New Brunswick next month. Jenica Atwin, Member of Parliament for Fredericton announced a non-repayable contribution of $81,000 through ACOA’s Tourism …
