Special Olympics

• Calgary wins bid to host Special Olympics Canada Winter Games in 2024

  The winter games in Calgary will be the qualifying event for athletes to represent Canada at the Special Olympics World Winter Games in 2025.

  Sports

  Jun 28
  
• Remembering Joey Moss: Oilers Mega 50/50 one way team honouring Edmonton sports legend

  The Oilers are in the Western Conference Final, but one very important person is missing from the dressing room. Joey Moss passed away in October 2020.

  Sports

  Jun 4
  
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• Coquitlam RCMP torch run to support Special Olympics BC

  The Coquitlam RCMP is inviting all community members to attend the torch run, which will be located at Spirit Square, 3000 Burlington Drive in Coquitlam, between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

  Canada

  Jun 1
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• 450 Special Olympics athletes compete in Saskatoon after two-year pause

  After two years of cancellations due to COVID, E.D. Feehan Catholic High School in Saskatoon once again hosted its day-long track and field meet for Special Olympics athletes.

  Canada

  May 27
• Grandfather of Special Olympian embarks on virtual walk across Canada

  A Winnipeg grandfather says he's so inspired by his grandson's achievements as a Special Olympian, that he's taking on a challenge himself — a virtual walk across Canada.

  Sports

  Jan 24
• Western Mustangs football head coach Greg Marshall reflects on Dr. Darwin Semotiuk

  Dr. Darwin Semotiuk passed away on Jan. 4 at the age of 76.

  Sports

  Jan 5
• Diverse casting taking centre stage in Manitoba film industry

  Rachel Rusen from Manitoba Film and Music says there are several projects seeking diverse casting, including productions with Indigenous and Special Olympics storylines.

  Entertainment

  Sep 24, 2021
• ‘He’s got so much courage’: Gananoque Canoe Club proud of kayaker A.J. Siemens

  A 15-year-old athlete with autism is an inspiration to everyone at the Gananoque Canoe Club. A.J. Siemens has qualified for the Canadian kayak championships in Ottawa.

  Sports

  Aug 20, 2021
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• Kelowna Special Olympian stays physically and mentally fit amid COVID-19 pandemic

  "I have been working out lots at my home gym at home."

  Feb 2, 2021
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• Toronto athlete given lifetime achievement award from Special Olympics Canada

  Nerissa Pooran fell in love with track and field when she was eight years old. At the age of 40, she is not slowing down.

  Sports

  Dec 4, 2020