Amidst the pomp and circumstance of the Paris 2024 festivities, the financial realities of being an international athlete are garnering more attention. The situation is often more dire for Paralympians who, like many disabled Canadians, face the additional challenge of navigating complicated assistance channels. CBC | Sports News
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University Challenge audience left in stitches over one contestant’s wild answer
Journalist and broadcaster Amol Rajan made his debut as the new host of University Challenge, taking over from Jeremy Paxman. Daily Express :: TV and Radio Feed
Read More »Miner tied to Chinese state-owned enterprise says Ottawa shouldn’t challenge Peru deal
A subsidiary of a Chinese state-owned enterprise is arguing that Canada should not launch a national security review of a planned Peruvian mine acquisition, currently owned by a Vancouver-based company. CBC | World News
Read More »Canada’s Charron is an Olympic weightlifting champion. The challenge now is to repeat at a lighter weight
Canada’s Maude Charron, who won Olympic gold in Tokyo at 64 kilograms, is now set to compete in Paris in the 59-kg category. Beyond the weight loss, Charron will now have to go against Taiwan’s Hsing-Chun Kuo, who set an Olympic record at the last Games. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Ronnie O’Sullivan may quit snooker to take up rival sport as Rocket eyes new ‘challenge’
Ronnie O’Sullivan is already looking ahead to life after snooker. Daily Express :: Sport Feed
Read More »OnePlus unveils cheaper Android line up in a bid to challenge Samsung
The Android challenger has announced a phone, tablet, watch and earbuds to kit you out for the next few years Daily Express :: Tech Feed
Read More »Motorola set to challenge Samsung Galaxy with rival Android phone this week
Motorola is teasing the return of its iconic Razr flip phone with a modern twist Daily Express :: Tech Feed
Read More »Meghan Markle faces major challenge as Duchess ‘rebrands herself as ‘domestic goddess’
The Duchess of Sussex’s new venture is her latest attempt to reinvent her brand in the US. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Kayla Alexander says the Canadian women’s basketball team is ready for an Olympic challenge
With less than 50 days until the Olympic cauldron is lit in the French capital, Kayla Alexander said she’s going to Paris with a mentality of determining her own fate. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Tories challenge Labour to rule out Capital Gains tax hikes on day of manifesto launch
Labour is set to launch its manifesto today in Greater Manchester, but tax hike concerns still dog the party. Daily Express :: News Feed
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