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April 6: Canada’s women’s team in the Paralympic sport of sitting volleyball has qualified for Rio. Members of the team are using the support from disabled teammates to help move forward from traumatic accidents. Kevin Smith has more.

Sun, Apr 17: A New Brunswick girl is the youngest Canadian ever to qualify for the Paralympic games in Rio this year. She is just 13 years old. Ross Lord reports.

Edmonton cyclist Ross Wilson captured silver in the men’s C1 3,000-metre individual pursuit final on at the Rio Paralympics on Friday. China’s Li Zhangyu won gold. (Video provided courtesy Canadian Paralympic Committee/CIBC.)

Fri, Sep 2: Five-time Paracanoe World Champion Christine Gauthier drops by Global News Morning to talk with anchor Andrea Howick about her sport and the upcoming Paralympic Games in Rio.

With just a few days left in these Games, eyes are turning to the Paralympics, which kick off in September. But those games are in big trouble. A massive funding shortfall has just been plugged with public money – money Brazil doesn’t have. Vassy Kapelos reports.

Montreal chef Antonio Park talks to Global’s Andrea Howick about his upcoming trip to Rio to help turn leftover food from the Paralympic Games into gourmet meals for the poor.

Chef de Mission Chantal Petitclerc drops by Global News Morning to talk about the preparations for the upcoming Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

Mon, Jun 27: Two athletes, Christine Gauthier and Erica Scarff, have been selected to compete at the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games in the first ever paracanoeing event.

Tue, Apr 26: Some of Montreal’s greatest athletes are getting ready to head to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for the 2016 Paralympic games. Global’s Felicia Parrillo reports.

Tue, Jan 19: Chef De Mission for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games and 14 time Paralympic gold medalist Chantal Petitclerc joins Global Calgary with details of her visit to Calgary and how community support is crucial to an athlete’s success.

Fri, Sep 9: Calgary’s Aister McQueen wins a silver medal at the 2016 Paralympics in Rio. Video provided courtesy Canadian Paralympic Committee/CIBC

Wed, Sep 21: The celebration continues after the strong performance of Canada’s athletes at the Paralympics in Rio. Gil Tucker was there when the Calgary champs arrived home to some well-deserved cheers. Some video provided courtesy Canadian Paralympic Committee/CIBC

The Paralympic’s has opened up with a spectacular pyrotechnic light show as Canada’s 162 Paralympians marched into Rio’s Maracana Stadium on Wednesday. Video provided courtesy of Canadian Paralympic Committee/CIBC

Sat, Sep 10 : Ninteen-year-old Stefan Daniel captured a silver medal for the triathlon at the Rio Paralympic Games Saturday. Video provided courtesy Canadian Paralympic Committee/CIBC.

Wed, Aug 17: Inspired by the success of Canada’s female Olympic athletes, the country’s youngest paralympic swimmer is getting ready to compete next month in Rio. Global’s Shelley Steeves reports.

Tue, Jan 19 : The Paralympic Games in Rio are seven months away, so athletes are busy training to make sure they’re ready to compete. As Lisa MacGregor reports, wheelchair athletes in Calgary are showcasing that it’s not about the disability or equipment. It’s about the passion for sport.

Fri, Jan 29: 13-year-old Danielle Dorris of Moncton has only been swimming for three years, but she could soon be one of New Brunswick’s youngest paralympians. Global’s Shelley Steeves reports.

A group of Beaumont students is rallying behind a Paralympic team. The teens are hoping their efforts help the athletes strike gold in Rio. Fletcher Kent has the story.

Mon, Jun 6: The 2016 Rio games are just a few months away but the focus isn’t just on Olympic fever — the spotlight is also turning to paralympic athletes. Among the pool of Canadian paralympians this year are Chantal Petitclerc, the Chef de Mission for the team, and Trevor Hirschield, the captain of the...

A group called The Ark of Noah Foundation has its sights set on sailing a Noah’s Ark replica to Brazil in time for the 2016 Rio Summer Paralympics.