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BC Summer Games: Para-swimmer finds purpose in pool
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BC Summer Games: Para-swimmer finds purpose in pool
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July 19, 2024
A para-swimmer competing in the BC Summer Games in Maple Ridge hopes her story of determination and persistence will be an inspiration to other athletes with physical challenges. As community reporter Safeeya Pirani found out, she has big plans to take her speed in the pool to the Olympics.
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BC Summer Games: Para-swimmer finds purpose in pool01:51 | July 19, 2024
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Wheelchair dance club in Surrey helps spread joy01:59 | February 5, 2024
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B.C.’s largest Caribbean celebration returns to Coquitlam02:06 | July 29, 2023
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BC Summer Games: Para-swimmer finds purpose in pool01:51 | July 19, 2024
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2024 BC Summer Games begin in Maple Ridge01:49 | July 18, 2024
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Global BC Arts & Culture Scene: Celebrating Filipino heritage at the Pinoy Festival01:41 | June 21, 2024
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Preparations underway for Surrey Khalsa Day Vaisakhi Parade01:55 | April 19, 2024
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Two B.C. women create a dim sum themed board game01:46 | March 8, 2024
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A look back at 40 years of the Vancouver Sun Run01:45 | February 15, 2024
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Making Lunar New Year crispy prawns02:20 | February 9, 2024
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Wheelchair dance club in Surrey helps spread joy01:59 | February 5, 2024
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Global BC Arts & Culture Scene: Exhibition of Nuu-chah-nulth artist George Clutesi01:18 | January 25, 2024
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K-Pop fans flock to small Burnaby store01:31 | January 5, 2024
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Korean food cart owners share traditional dishes and a bit of their culture02:00 | December 20, 2023
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BC Summer Games: Para-swimmer finds purpose in pool
Description
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A para-swimmer competing in the BC Summer Games in Maple Ridge hopes her story of determination and persistence will be an inspiration to other athletes with physical challenges. As community reporter Safeeya Pirani found out, she has big plans to take her speed in the pool to the Olympics.
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