BRAMPTON– The City of Brampton is kicking off the third year of its successful Shared E-scooter Pilot Program, continuing to offer residents and visitors a convenient and sustainable way to get around. Since its launch in 2023, the program has helped transform how people move across the city while supporting Brampton’s climate and transportation goals. The Shared E-scooter Pilot Program …
Ottawa – When Jim Westlake first took on the role of Chair of the Paralympic Foundation of Canada (PFC), he had one clear goal in mind, to build something that would last. “There had been efforts to fundraise for Para sport before,” Westlake recalls. “But they weren’t structured. There was no dedicated team, no real strategy. If we were going to do this, …
Toronto – The City of Toronto unveiled the official FIFA World Cup 2026™ Host City poster at the Toronto Archives designed by Toronto-based illustrator Dave Murray. Murray was selected from a pool of more than 550 applicants in response to a design call last fall. His dynamic and visually striking poster will represent Toronto on the global stage, capturing the energy …
A British newspaper has made a significant claim regarding the death of Australian leg-spinner Shane Warne. According to the British newspaper “Daily Mail,” a senior Thai police officer, speaking on the condition of anonymity, stated that Shane Warne’s death was not solely due to a heart attack; rather, before his death, he had possibly used banned substances. The police officer …
BRAMPTON– The City of Brampton is investing $25 million in a new local sports infrastructure project, as part of the 2025 Budget. The City is delivering its first dedicated year-round cricket facility at Earnscliffe Park, reinforcing its commitment to innovation and expanding access to sports and recreation for all residents. The new facility will feature a turf cricket field, a five-lane …
FREDERICTON – The Canadian Paralympic Committee mourns the passing of three-time Paralympian Hal Merrill who died last week. He was 60. A three-time Paralympic Games bronze medallist in Para athletics from Charter’s Settlement, N.B., Merrill was also known as a great ambassador for the Paralympic Movement and for Canadians with a disability, especially in his home province. He was inducted …
Switzerland – Canada’s Para alpine skiing head coach Will Marshall says team unity and a commitment to excellence have been the keys to keep Canada among the powerhouses in the sport despite retirement and injuries since the last Paralympic Winter Games in 2022. With the 2024-25 international season concluding today Marshall and his staff have fine tuned some reliable veterans, …
LeBron James and Michael Jordan are seen as the two gold standards in the NBA. When it comes to discussing who is the greatest of all time, the debate between the two can often get heated. James and Jordan both boast a host of accolades – James is the league’s all-time leading scorer, has four NBA titles, and is a …
Switzerland– Bronze medals were earned by Alexis Guimond (Gatineau, QC) Kalle Eriksson (Kimberley, BC), and guide Sierra Smith (Ottawa, ON), and Mollie Jepsen (West Vancouver, BC) on Friday at the Para alpine skiing World Cup Final. Racing in men standing, Guimond delivered two solid runs to give him an almost three second lead ahead of fourth place. This is Guimond’s …
Jeremy Hall (Para rowing) has been elected chair of the Canadian Paralympic Athletes’ Council following the group’s first meeting with its newly elected members. Hall, who has been vice-chair for the past two years, is midway through his four-year term. The Tokyo 2020 Paralympian takes over from outgoing chair Erica Gavel (wheelchair basketball) who concluded her term on the council earlier this year. “I am …
