‘Racing against myself’: Canadian swimmer Danielle Dorris hungry for more after retaining Paralympic title

Danielle Dorris couldn’t hear the roaring crowd at La Défense Arena as she torpedoed through the water, hyper-focused on her mission to improve on greatness. The Canadian Para swimmer, constantly striving to be faster than before, spares little thought for anything else during a race — including her competitors. While they are thinking about dethroning…

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Veteran on Invictus team says he’s out thousands of dollars after being injured on the court

A Canadian Armed Forces veteran who was a poster boy for Canada’s 2023 Invictus Games team now says he is thousands of dollars out of pocket after learning he was not covered by medical insurance for injuries he sustained while representing his country. Scott Snow went to Dusseldorf, Germany to participate in archery, rowing and wheelchair…

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‘Alarming trend’ of more international students claiming asylum: minister – National

A “growing number” of international students are claiming asylum in order to stay in Canada after being allowed in on student visas, Immigration Minister Marc Miller says, calling it an “alarming trend.” Speaking to Mercedes Stephenson in an interview that aired Sunday on The West Block, Miller said those claimants are using the international student…

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Concerns for fish after burned Kamloops, B.C., bridge collapses

Experts are raising concerns that the destruction of Kamloops’ historic Red Bridge, which collapsed into the South Thompson River during a fire, could have an impact on fish populations. Jason Hwang, vice-president of salmon programs at the Vancouver-based Pacific Salmon Foundation, said debris from the wooden truss bridge, which fell into the river on Thursday, could disrupt fish…

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Canadian government’s satellite deal has Tories calling for Elon Musk involvement – National

A $2.14-billion federal loan for an Ottawa-based satellite operator has Canadian politicians arguing about whether American billionaire Elon Musk poses a national security risk. The fight involves internet connectivity in remote regions as Canada tries to live up to its promise to connect every Canadian household to high-speed internet by 2030. Telesat CEO Dan Goldberg…

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B.C. minister ‘disgusted’ by RCMP officers’ alleged chats

WARNING: This story contains offensive language. B.C.’s public safety minister has condemned the alleged conduct of Coquitlam RCMP officers accused of making racist, homophobic and sexist comments in a private online chat group. CBC News revealed details Friday of the allegations contained in a search warrant seeking the evidence that led to disciplinary proceedings against three Mounties — which include…

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Former Canada captain Atiba Hutchinson tells his story in ‘The Beautiful Dream’ memoir

Making 104 senior appearances for Canada over a 20-year span, Atiba Hutchinson embodied quiet professionalism and leadership. “He’s very humble but his influence is as strong as I’ve ever seen on men,” said former national team coach John Herdman. “For me it was just a privilege, because I’ve had the honour to work with people…

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