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Nick Taylor became the first Canadian man to win his national open since 1954. Now, the 36-year-old will have the chance to etch his name into the history books yet again when he and Corey Conners head to Le Golf National in Guyancourt, France, to represent Canada at the Paris Olympics. CBC | Sports News
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Led by Félix Dolci, Canadian men’s gymnastics could be on the comeback trail
For the first time since 2008, a Canadian men’s gymnastics team is competing at the Olympics. Led by Pan Am Games champion Felix Dolci, the plan is to not wait that long again — and it starts with the squad’s increased visibility in Paris. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Soccer experts question strategic value of Canadian team’s drone gambit
Was that really worth it? It’s a question that might be top of mind for whichever Canada Soccer staff were in charge of the decision to fly a drone over New Zealand women’s soccer practices in the days before their opening match at the Paris Olympics. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Canadian Olympic Committee CEO says soccer coach Bev Priestman likely aware of spying
Canadian Olympic Committee chief executive officer David Shoemaker says the head coach of the national women’s soccer team was likely aware drones were used to spy on another team’s practices in France. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Olympic Village beds, accommodations receive mixed reviews from Canadian athletes
Athlete beds have become a topic of conversation at the Paris Olympics. A viral clip from Australian women’s water polo player Matilda Kearns pointing out the discomfort of the cardboard beds, saying she “already had a massage to undo the damage” to her back. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Situation inside Gaza hospital has reached the breaking point, says Canadian aid worker
Aid workers say Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, in southern Gaza, is struggling to meet the needs of women and children because of an influx of wounded patients and a shortage of critical supplies. CBC | World News
Read More »Canadian convicted under U.K. terrorism act
British, U.S. and Canadian officials say cross-border collaboration led to the conviction of Khaled Hussein, of Edmonton, and helped prevent Al-Muhajiroun from radicalizing more people. CBC | World News
Read More »Kayla Alexander leads Canadian basketball women to 3-point pre-Olympic win over Aussies
Kayla Alexander had 21 points and six rebounds as Canada’s women’s basketball team continued its preparations for the Paris Olympics with a 77-74 win over No. 3 Australia on Tuesday. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Canadian anti-whaling campaigner Paul Watson arrested in Greenland
Greenland police said they apprehended veteran environmental activist and anti-whaling campaigner Paul Watson on an international arrest warrant issued by Japan. CBC | World News
Read More »Canadian citizen killed in confrontation with Israeli security forces near Gaza border
Israeli police said a Canadian citizen was killed after threatening Israeli security forces with a knife near the Gaza border. CBC | World News
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