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

Former Flag Bearer, Multiple Medallist Retires

VANCOUVER – Donovan Tildesley, one of Canada’s most successful Paralympic athletes, has announced his retirement from competitive Para-swimming. The 29-year-old Vancouver resident competed at four Paralympic Games (2000 in Sydney, 2004 in Athens, 2008 in Beijing and 2012 in London). He earned five Paralympic medals in the swimming events for blind swimmers. He was also…

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Four-Time Paralympian Elisabeth Walker-Young named Canada’s Chef De Mission for the Toronto 2015 Parapan American Games

TORONTO – The Canadian Paralympic Committee is pleased to announce that four-time Paralympic swimmer Elisabeth Walker-Young (North Vancouver, B.C.) has been named Team Canada’s Chef de Mission for the Toronto 2015 Parapan American Games. Walker-Young competed at four Paralympic Games in swimming, winning six medals (three gold, one silver and two bronze). She was Team Canada’s…

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Swimming Canada names Allan Wrigley new IST Director

Victoria, BC – Swimming Canada is pleased to announce that Dr. Allan Wrigley will assume the new position of Integrated Support Team Director effective May 1. Wrigley, who holds a PhD from the University of New Brunswick in Biomechanics, joins the organization after having worked closely with the sport throughout his eight-year tenure at the…

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BC Athletes Headline National Team Selection

Victoria, BC – After four exciting days of competition at the Canadian Swimming Trials, Swimming Canada named its national team for the Pan Pacific Championships and nominated athletes for the Commonwealth Games. The meet wrapped up in style at Victoria’s Saanich Commonwealth Place as Ryan Cochrane won his signature event, the 1,500-metre freestyle, in his…

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Canadian Sport School Athletes Shine in Northern BC

Lavanna Laass has picked a right time to peak. After admitting to slow start to the first half of her judo season in the fall, she’s been dominant on the mats the last half, winning six medals at three major tournaments. Laass, an 18-year-old judoka who trains at the Hart Judo Academy, grabbed gold and…

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Marielle Thompson Wins Crystal Globe in Ski Cross

Canadian skicross star Marielle Thompson capped her dream season in style Sunday by winning her second career Crystal Globe. Thompson, who won Olympic gold last month at the Sochi Games, edged Fanny Smith of Switzerland to win the final World Cup of the season in La Plagne, France, and the overall title. “Once I was…

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