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
Paris Olympics: Mayor vows River Seine water quality ‘will be good’
Paris mayor said she was confident water quality in the River Seine will be up to Olympic standards this summer — and that she’ll be able to prove it by swimming there.
World
Apr 23
‘Body on display’: U.S. Olympians debate skimpy women’s uniform
Critics slammed the women's speed suit as sexist and needlessly revealing, while others pointed out that athletes can choose from a number of different uniforms, including shorts.
U.S. News
Apr 15
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
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
Apr 19
Talent scouts arrive in Edmonton looking for future Olympians
Athletes aged 14 to 25 tested their speed, strength, power and endurance with four different exercises. The event helps competitors get involved with new sports.
Sports
Apr 6
How one gymnast’s Olympic dreams may have been foiled by new Canadian visa rules
As international gymnasts gather in Montreal to compete in North America's biggest gymnastics competition, a Mexican athlete had to stay behind due to new visa requirements.
Politics
Mar 7
Go, Canada! The 2024 Olympics uniforms celebrate each province, territory
Team Canada's 2024 Olympic Games uniforms, designed by Lululemon, include a one-of-a-kind print featuring art, architecture and nature found across the country.
Sports
Apr 16
‘I enjoy being the first’: Maestro Fresh Wes doesn’t mind breaking hip-hop barriers
Canadian rapper Maestro Fresh Wes will officially become the first hip-hop artist inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame at the Juno Awards.
Entertainment
Mar 17
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
Quebecer helps elevate Canada’s men gymnastics, vying for spot at Paris 2024 games
Laval native William Emard was pivotal in helping the men's artistic gymnastics squad secure a spot at the Summer Olympics in Paris. Now he's vying for his own spot on the team.
Canada
Jan 15
Eiffel Tower closes due to worker strike over wages
Visitors to the Eiffel Tower were turned away on Monday because of a strike over poor financial management at one of the world’s most-visited sites.
World
Feb 19
What to do about Olympic Stadium’s beleaguered old roof? Ideas are wanted
The Olympic Park launched a contest for ideas on how to reuse and recycle the materials that make up the dilapidated structure, which has 20,000 holes in it.
Canada
Apr 16
Pike Lake diver Rylan Wiens qualifies for second career Olympic Games
At the World Aquatics Championships in Qatar, Pike Lake's Rylan Wiens came through when he needed to qualifying for his second career Olympics in individual and synchro diving.
Sports
Feb 16
Kingston, Ont.’s Aaliyah Edwards selected by the Washington Mystics at WNBA Draft
Kingston, Ont.'s Aaliyah Edwards is the latest Canadian headed to the WNBA. The UConn Huskies Forward was selected by the Washington Mystics 6th overall Monday night in Brooklyn.
Sports
Apr 15
Quebec grants up to $40 million for cleanup after fire at Montreal’s Olympic Stadium
Montreal police say the fire, which began at the base of the Olympic Stadium's tower late last month, remains under investigation.
Canada
Apr 24
‘Burst into football’: Blue Bombers get in on growing sport of girls flag football
The girls league was launched earlier this month by the CFL’s Winnipeg Blue Bombers. More than 200 players from 19 teams will compete in six weeks of games.
Canada
Apr 13
Shop Lululemon’s Team Canada gear for the 2024 Olympics
Lululemon and the Canadian Olympic team unveiled the official uniforms Tuesday. Here's how to shop all the gear!
The Curator
Apr 17
Guelph health and nutrition professor has gig advising Chicago Blackhawks
Jamie Burr is helping players on the Chicago Blackhawks improve their performances on and off the ice. The University of Guelph teacher is a high-performance advisor for the team.
Sports
Apr 19
Raptors hopeful for better ‘luck’ next season
This was supposed to be Scottie Barnes's season.
Sports
Apr 15