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Nova Scotia truck convoy raises money for Special OlympicsA parade of big rigs rolled out of CFB Shearwater to raise money for the Nova Scotia Special Olympics. The annual event is celebrated around the world to show appreciation for the trucking industry and raise money for athletes. Alexa MacLean has more.Global News at 6 HalifaxSep 19, 2020
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Canadian athletes show off new Olympic gear for Rio 2016Canadian athletes will be looking good on and off the field when the 2016 Rio Olympics kick off, as the uniforms for the Games were unveiled Tuesday.The Morning ShowApr 13, 2016
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Olympic torch will visit refugee camp ahead of Rio GamesInternational Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach said on Thursday the torch relay for the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro would include a stop at a refugee camp in Athens.Jan 28, 2016
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One month to the podium, new problems reported in RioTue, Jul 5: One month to go before the Olympic games begin in Rio and new problems are popping up. Are these Games going to be in trouble? Online producer Amy Judd has the latest.Global News Morning BCJul 5, 2016
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Lac-Megantic firefighter heading to Rio to compete in Olympic weightliftingThu, Jul 7: The Summer Olympics are now less than a month away and 315 Canadian athletes are preparing to head to Rio de Janeiro. Mike Armstrong speaks with Quebec weightlifter Pascal Plamadon, who hope to make new memories in Brazil while carrying the weight of a nightmare he lived through three years ago.Global NationalJul 7, 2016
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Okanagan Olympic hopefuls get hometown sendoffIt’s a milestone very few athletes achieve, the chance to represent their country and the Olympic games. A handful of Okanagan competitors are beading to Rio for the 2016 games and Wednesday night proud residents gathered for a sendoff celebration. Lauren Pullen reports.Global News at 5 OkanaganJun 30, 2016
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Prime Minister Trudeau announces Rosie MacLennan will be Canada’s flag bearer at 2016 Summer OlympicsGymnast Rosie MacLennan has been named as Team Canada’s flag bearer for the Opening Ceremony of the 2016 Rio Olympics. The announcement was made via a press release just before Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was to formally introduce MacLennan as the flag bearer at a ceremony in Ottawa.CanadaJul 21, 2016
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Rosie MacLennan honoured to represent Canada at the 2016 Rio Olympic GamesGold medal-winning gymnast Rosie MacLennan said she’s honoured to lead Canada’s Olympic team into the Rio 2016 Summer Games.CanadaJul 21, 2016
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Rio 2016: IOC adamant water safe for athletesThe venues are ready, the athletes have arrived, but concerns remain about Rio’s Olympic waterways. Biologists warn the venues for rowing and sailing in particular have dangerously high levels of contamination, but the International Olympic Committee insists all athletes are safe. Jeff Semple went out to test the waters.Global NationalAug 3, 2016
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U.S. basketball teams get their own yacht in RioU.S. basketball teams skip over Olympic athletes’ village in Rio in favour of staying on a luxury yacht for the duration of the gamesThe Morning ShowAug 4, 2016
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Team Canada ready to compete in Rio 2016 OlympicsFri, Aug 5: Own The Podium CEO Anne Merklinger joins Global Calgary via skype from Rio with details on how Canada’s finest athletes are preparing to take on the world at the Rio 2016 Olympics.Global News Morning CalgaryAug 5, 2016
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Rio 2016: Look back at B.C’s connection to Olympic GamesWith the Olympics officially starting in Rio today, we look back at bc’s own connections to the Olympic games over the past 100 years. Jason Beck from the BC Sports Hall of Fame is highlighting memorabilia from the collection.Global News at Noon BCAug 5, 2016
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Rio protests clash with police ahead of Olympic opening ceremonyRiot police intervened at a protest against the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro on Friday night.WorldAug 5, 2016
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Rio’s opening ceremony features plenty of flash despite budget consciousnessGlobal National’s Jeff Semple is at the 2016 Rio Olympics as the games officially kicked off with the opening ceremony.SportsAug 5, 2016
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Rio 2016: Saskatchewan Summer athletes looking to bring Olympic gold homeFri, Aug 5: Get to know the Saskatchewan athletes competing in Rio de Janeiro at the 2016 Summer Olympics which runs from Aug. 5 to 21. Ryan Flaherty reports.Global News at 10 SaskatoonAug 6, 2016
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Update on Rio Olympic GamesGlobal News’ Jeff Semple has a review of Team Canada’s action in Rio over the weekend and what to look out for in Day 3 of competition.Aug 8, 2016
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Rio 2016: Canadian women continue to shine in the Olympic poolThe young crop of Canadian swimming talent has reached the podium again in Rio. 20-year-old Kylie Masse was the latest to lay claim to a medal with a third-place finish in the 100m backstroke. Vassy Kapelos takes a look at what’s behind their domination in the water.Global NationalAug 9, 2016
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Could the Olympics return to Calgary? New rules could help with bid.As the Olympic Summer Games continue in Rio, there are rumors that the Games could come back to Canada. Calgary is looking to host once again, and new rules may help them win that bid. John Furlong, former president of the Canadian Olympic Committee, joined us live from Rio Wednesday morning to talk about that.Global News Morning EdmontonAug 10, 2016
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Bicycle made entirely of Lego delights visitors at Denmark’s Olympic pavilionAn enormous bicycle made entirely of LEGO bricks has gone on display in Denmark’s Olympic hospitality pavilion in Rio.SportsAug 10, 2016
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Rio 2016: Cupping therapy is having an Olympic moment thanks to Michael PhelpsStar American swimmer Michael Phelps earned the 19th gold medal of his career Sunday during the 100-metre freestyle relay — but while some were busy celebrating his accomplishment, others were fixated on the strange circular bruises covering his back and shoulders.The Morning ShowAug 9, 2016