Air Quality Update

Wildfire season is upon us and that means the potential for low air quality – read the following to find out more about how to deal with air quality this summer

First Ever Canadian Para-triathlon Squad Nominated for Rio 2016

VICTORIA, B.C. – Four international medal-winning Canadian triathletes are not only ready to make history, but are determined to step onto the podium when the sport makes its Paralympic debut at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games. The Canadian Paralympic Committee and Triathlon Canada announced today an experienced group consisting of one man and three women…

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Athletics Canada team nominated for Rio 2016

TORONTO – On Monday, the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) and Athletics Canada named the 65 athletes nominated to represent Team Canada in athletics at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games from August 5 to 21. Some of the athletes selected include: Shawn Barber (pole vault, 2015 World Champion) and Derek Drouin (high jump, 2015 World Champion…

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Canadian Sailing Team Nominated for Rio 2016

TORONTO – On Monday, the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) and Sail Canada named the nine athletes nominated to represent Team Canada in sailing at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games from August 5 to 21. The nine athletes selected include: Brenda Bowskill, Danielle Boyd, Nikola Girke, Lee Parkhill, Erin Rafuse, Luke Ramsay, Tom Ramshaw, as well as…

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Canadian Cycling Team Nominated for Rio 2016

AYLMER, ONT – On Wednesday, the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) and Cycling Canada named the 19 athletes nominated to represent Team Canada in all cycling disciplines at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games from August 5 to 21. Among the elite group of cyclists nominated are Olympic medallists Tara Whitten and Jasmin Glaesser as well as…

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Canadian Triathlon Team Nominated for Rio 2016

TORONTO – A dynamic group of five first-time Olympic competitors nominated to represent Team Canada are hungry to deliver a knockout punch when they step onto the beach for the triathlon start at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games from August 5 to 21. The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) and Triathlon Canada announced on Wednesday a youthful,…

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Canadian Rowing Team Nominated for Rio 2016

TORONTO – On Tuesday, the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) and Rowing Canada Aviron (RCA) named the 26 athletes nominated to represent Team Canada in rowing at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games from August 5 to 21. Of the 26 athletes, there are 10 returning Olympians, including six who stood on the podium at London 2012. Leading…

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