Special Olympics

• 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
• 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
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• Giving Tuesday highlights Manitobans’ struggle and generosity during pandemic

  It may be a struggle to find joy this holiday season amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but Giving Tuesday is a chance to focus on organizations helping people overcome challenges.

  Dec 1, 2020
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• B.C. election 2020: Special Olympics asks candidates to commit to health-care task force

  Special Olympics BC is asking all candidates to commit, if elected, to a task force that would focus on people who have intellectual disabilities and their caregivers.

  Health

  Oct 8, 2020
• Kelowna Motionball Marathon of Sport raises $60,000 for Special Olympics

  "For the Special Olympic athletes, it's so much more than just sport for them — this is an opportunity for them to network, to surround themselves with like-minded people."

  Sep 27, 2020
• Saskatchewan truck drivers raise money for local Special Olympic athletes

  Dozens of trucks circled the cities of Regina and Saskatoon on Saturday to raise awareness and money for Special Olympics Saskatchewan.

  Canada

  Sep 12, 2020
• NAIT pool closure leaves aquatic groups scrambling

  NAIT has closed its pool due to financial constraints, as well as because of low usage by the post-secondary institute's staff and students. But that has left some aquatic groups scrambling for a new home.

  Sports

  Aug 12, 2020
• Kelowna Special Olympian wins award for good sportsmanship

  "What we teach them in practice he has also taken that away and shown it into his personal life."

  Jul 28, 2020
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• Humboldt Broncos Memorial Golf Tournament: Legacy Award given to friend of Logan Boulet

  On Wednesday, the Humboldt Broncos Memorial Golf Tournament Legacy Award was presented to a childhood friend of Logan Boulet.

  Education

  Jun 10, 2020
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• Kingston Shot Rocks come back from Thunder Bay with Special Olympics silver in curling

  Curling silver medal for Shot Rocks at Winter Special Olympics in Thunder Bay.

  Sports

  Mar 5, 2020