Scarcity behind the medals: Canada's Olympic sports facing funding crisis
February 5, 2025
Survey data indicates 80 per cent of NSOs are skipping competitions athletes would normally attend, 70 per cent have paused, scaled back or eliminated programming, 90 per cent have reduced or eliminated training camps and 80 per cent have increased athlete fees, said COC CEO David Shoemaker.
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British Columbia Premier David Eby did not shy away from mentioning the geopolitical climate between the United States and Canada as he addressed the crowd at the Invictus Games opening in Vancouver on Saturday.The province is hosting the seventh iteration of the event, which was founded by Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, in 2014 for wounded, injured or sick service personnel and veterans.
February 8, 2025 - 20:00 | Brieanna Charlebois | The Globe and Mail
The 2025 Invictus Games for injured military and service personnel have kicked off in Vancouver with a star-studded opening ceremony featuring artists Katy Perry, Roxane Bruneau, Noah Kahan, Nelly Furtado and Coldplay's Chris Martin.
February 8, 2025 - 19:51 | | CBC News - Canada
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she has asked the Auditor-General to expedite his review into allegations that government officials interfered with the provincial health authority’s contracting and procurement processes to the benefit of private companies.Ms. Smith said in a statement issued Saturday that she has ordered her staff to co-operate fully in that work and has also told Alberta Health Services to speed up its own internal review.
February 8, 2025 - 17:48 | Carrie Tait, Alanna Smith | The Globe and Mail
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