Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony may be moved from Seine amid security fears
France is on high security alert ahead of the Paris Olympics and Paralympics, which are expected to draw millions of visitors to the country.
World
Apr 15
Olympics 2024: Track and field criticized for move to pay Paris gold medalists
Last week's move by the track body and its president Sebastian Coe broke with tradition because the International Olympic Committee does not pay prize money.
Sports
10 hours
Can Paris make the Seine clean enough to swim in for the Olympics?
Paris has spent about 1.4 billion euros on clean-up efforts in the Seine, but latest test samples still showed “alarming” levels of bacteria in the river.
Consumer
Apr 14
Russia will be asked for ceasefire during Paris Olympics, says French president
The International Olympic Committee condemned Russia's all-out invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, saying the Russian government had breached the Olympic Truce.
Politics
Mar 17
Hopeful future Olympians compete in Winnipeg’s RBC training grounds
As Olympic athletes gear up for Paris, Winnipeg's youth are chasing their Olympic dreams for 2028 and beyond.
Canada
Apr 13
A fusion of eras, cultures and styles hits Paris Fashion Week runways
Highlights from Saturday's fall-winter 2024 Paris Fashion Week shows.
Consumer
Mar 2
Taxpayers on the hook for minister’s Paris chauffeur: Sask. NDP
The NDP released invoices filed by Dustin Duncan, the minister in charge of the province's natural gas utility, relating to a trip last year to Paris.
Politics
Mar 5
Winnipeg taekwondo Olympian hosts day of free training for women
The resounding shouts of dozens of women and girls could be heard at a Winnipeg dojang Saturday, as Paris, France-bound Olympian, Skylar Park, taught them some taekwondo moves.
Sports
Mar 23
High school in Paris, Ont. placed in hold and secure after weapons call
Paris District High School was placed under a hold and secure on Friday afternoon, according to Provincial Police in Brant County.
Crime
Mar 1
Macron says Western troops on ground in Ukraine not ‘ruled out’
Macron spoke after a meeting on Ukraine in Paris brought together over 20 European heads of state and government and other Western officials in Paris.
World
Feb 26
Medals for the Paris Olympics are embedded with Eiffel Tower pieces
A hexagonal, polished chunk of iron taken from the iconic landmark is being embedded in each gold, silver and bronze medal that will be hung around athletes’ necks.
Sports
Feb 8
Paris unveils its only purpose-built Olympics venue as Summer Games inch closer
The inauguration of Paris' purpose-built Olympics venue represents a milestone, given the problems that dogged its construction.
World
Feb 11
Brantford swimmer helps Canadian artistic swimming team qualify for Paris Olympics
A woman who trains in Waterloo Region was part of a Canadian artistic swimming team that clinched a spot at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Friday.
Sports
Feb 9
Pickleball courts to proceed as part of Bonnerworth Park redevelopment in Peterborough
After a lengthy discussion on Monday, 16 new pickleball courts will be constructed at the McDonnel Street park, along with a specialized bike path and expanded skateboard area.
Canada
Apr 9
Protesters throw soup at Mona Lisa painting in Paris amid farmers’ protests
The two activists who threw soup at the Mona Lisa have been arrested, Paris police say.
World
Jan 28
Contigency plan in the works for Olympic trials after fire closes Montreal’s Big O pool
The Olympic Park announced this week that the athletic sports complex would remain closed for four to six months due to a fire on March 21.
Sports
Apr 4
Burnaby council votes to allow alcohol use in nearly all parks year-round
The proposal comes after what city staff have called a successful pilot project last summer in four major parks.
Politics
Apr 15
Kelowna to spend $21M on upgrading parks this year
Part of that spending includes construction on the fifth phase of Glenmore recreation park.
Canada
Apr 9
Life in the forest: How Stanley Park’s longest resident survived a changing landscape
Christenson Bailey could go weeks in Stanley Park without speaking to another person. He spent his time meditating, studying the forest, and making art.
Canada
Apr 18
City clears tents pitched outside designated encampment area in Vancouver’s CRAB Park
City crews removed an estimated 22 tents set up in the park's south side, where daytime sheltering is not permitted.
Politics
Apr 16