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Wrestler Erica Wiebe, who won a gold medal for Canada at the 2016 Olympics, announced her retirement from competition on Wednesday. CBC | Sports News
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After living a ‘horror movie’ in Gaza for 160 days, Canadian brothers finally escape
The Kouta brothers from London., Ont., are among hundreds of Canadians who have fled Gaza since war broke out between Israel and Hamas on Oct. 7. The last step of their journey to escape the besieged enclave comes as Israel threatens a ground invasion of Rafah, a border city considered one of the last relatively safe areas of the strip. ...
Read More »Canadian wrestler Justina Di Stasio proud to represent Indigenous roots at Paris Olympics
Canada’s Justina Di Stasio qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympic games, which will serve as the wrestler’s first taste of Olympic action in her 20-year career. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Canadian Para biathlete Mark Arendz races to 3rd straight gold at world championships
Canada’s Mark Arendz struck gold for the third time in three events at the Para Biathlon World Championships in Prince George, B.C. The Hartsville, P.E.I., native won the men’s standing sprint pursuit final on Saturday to remain undefeated in Para biathlon races this season. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Canadian beach volleyballers Humana-Paredes, Wilkerson reach final in Doha
Canada’s Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson will play in the final of the season-opening Elite16 beach volleyball tournament in Doha after a three-set semifinal win on Saturday. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Canadian 1st baseman, former MVP Joey Votto agrees to camp deal with Blue Jays
Joey Votto has agreed to a non-roster invite with the Toronto Blue Jays, the former National League MVP said on social media. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Canadian men’s soccer team books June friendly against 6th-ranked Netherlands
Canada will play the sixth-ranked Netherlands in a men’s soccer friendly in June in Rotterdam. The 50th-ranked Canadians will face the Dutch on June 6 at Stadion Feijenoord. CBC | Sports News
Read More »State of Canadian Armed Forces’ combat readiness growing worse, government report warns
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Read More »Canadian NBA stars’ inclusion in Olympics past Paris at risk without further funding, says CEO
The Canadian men’s basketball team qualified for the 2024 Olympic Games led by a clutch of homegrown NBA stars. But that success could be short-lived, with the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic committees speaking out about federal funding shortfalls that could impact which athletes attend future games. CBC | Sports News
Read More »My Story: Laeticia Amihere has developed into a critical member of the Canadian women’s national basketball team
Amihere’s viral dunk at 15 drew global attention, but she has since become a vital player for Canada in basketball, with a range of impressive skills. CBC | Sports News
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