Cheer on Team Canada’s Cyclists at the Paris 2024 Olympics
The 2024 Paris Olympic Games are scheduled to take place from July 26 to August 11, 2024. Team Canada will be sending over 300 Canadian athletes, with 45 of them from BC, to compete at the games. Twenty-two of those Canadian athletes are cyclists who will compete in the various cycling events at the Olympics including road, mountain bike, BMX racing, BMX freestyle, and track. Watch the games on CBC Sports at https://www.cbc.ca/sports/olympics/summer/streaming-scheduleCycling Canada has put together the following guide so that you can cheer on Team Canada’s cyclists loud and proud from wherever you are throughout the games. Images by: Cycling CanadaLearn more about the different cycling events at the Olympics through these quick explainer videos by CBC Sports:Road Cycling:frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen>Track Cycling:frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen>Mountain Bike XCO:frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen>BMX Racing:frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen>BMX Freestyle:
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July 26, 2024 14:08 UTC
Helplessness and the Jasper inferno
A firefighter working in Jasper National Park before the townsite and park were evacuated on July 22. Photo: Jasper National Park/FacebookRetreat tends to be the last thing firefighters want to do. Fin du widget Widget. Fin du widget Widget. Smith said she'd request on Thursday that the provincial government join incident command in Jasper National Park.
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July 26, 2024 12:02 UTC
Parts of Jasper incinerated as wildfire rages
Parts of Jasper incinerated as wildfire ragesNewsDuration 15:52Officials say up to 50 per cent of the structures in Jasper, Alta., have been destroyed as crews try to push back a wildfire that’s still threatening the community.
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July 26, 2024 10:51 UTC
Local athletes to watch as Olympic Games Paris 2024 get underway – CBC
Local athletes to watch as Olympic Games Paris 2024 get underway – CBCJul 25, 2024CBC has full coverage of the Olympics on CBC Gem, online and through its Paris 2024 appThe opening ceremonies for the Olympic Games Paris 2024 will be held Friday and there are local athletes to cheer on over the course of the next two weeks. But some of the action gets underway Thursday, including Kitchener’s Eric Peters who will take part in the qualifying round for men’s individual archery. Below are the local athletes you’ll want to watch and cheer for over the next two weeks, listed in alphabetical order. Read More: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/waterloo-region-guelph-local-athletes-olympics-paris-2024-1.7273772
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July 26, 2024 08:24 UTC
How to Cheer on Team Canada at Paris 2024
How to Cheer on Team Canada at Paris 2024PARIS (July 26, 2024) — Ahead of today’s Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony, the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) is sharing many ways to cheer on the Paris 2024 Canadian Olympic Team and how fans in Canada, Paris and around the world can participate. IN PERSON EVENTSTeam Canada FanFest in Calgary, Toronto and MontrealPresented in partnership with the Home of Team Canada, Cadillac Fairview, Team Canada FanFest aims to bring fans together to cheer on Team Canada athletes and to celebrate sport in Canada. For more information on Team Canada FanFest, including a detailed programming schedule for each city, please visit olympic.ca/fanfest. Unique to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Canada Olympic House will be a part of the “Park of Nations” and will be located close to several other National Olympic Committee houses in Parc de la Villette. Team Canada App: A Front Row Seat For Team Canada FansExperience Team Canada like never before through exclusive digital experiences.
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July 26, 2024 07:41 UTC
Canada Soccer suspends women's team head coach for remainder of Paris Olympics
Head coach Bev Priestman removed herself from coaching the first game of Canada vs. New Zealand (which occurred today, with Canada winning 2-1. )FIFA has opened proceedings against Canada Soccer, Priestman, Mander and Lombardi. Canada Soccer will be having an independent third body investigate the incident.Lombardi was identified as an "unaccredited analyst" by the Canadian Olympic Committee. Further investigation showed that he is a senior Canada Soccer official. This includes Tokyo, where the Canadian women won gold.From the COC statement after the story was released, Canada Soccer CEO and general secretary Kevin Blue says:
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July 26, 2024 07:28 UTC
Poilievre vows to defund ’safer supply’ drug policies, put money into treatment
But for his policy proposal to be effective, Poilievre said the government needs to rapidly expand access to drug treatment programs. WATCH | Canadians convicted for drug-related crimes should get treatment in prison, Poilievre saysDébut du widget Widget. Fin du widget Widget. 's request to amend drug decriminalization pilot programDébut du widget Widget. Fin du widget Widget.
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July 26, 2024 07:08 UTC
Leylah Fernandez next match at Olympics: TV schedule, scores, results for Paris 2024 tennis
Canadian tennis player Leylah Fernandez will take to the courts in Paris for her second appearance at the Olympic Games. Singles match schedule, results from ParisRound Matchup Date Time (ET)/Result Round 1 Karolina Muchova (Czechia) Sat., July 27 6 a.m. In women's doubles, Fernandez and her partner Gabriela Dabrowski will face France's Clara Burel and Varvara Gracheva in the first round. Select events will also be available to stream on CBC.ca, CBC Gem, the CBC Paris app and Fubo, which is currently offering a free trial. She was defeated in straight sets by Czech Republic's Barbora Krejcikova in the second round of the women's singles draw.
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July 26, 2024 06:21 UTC
Firefighters in Jasper facing 'three- to four-hundred-foot flames'
Firefighters in Jasper facing 'three- to four-hundred-foot flames'NewsDuration 1:07Structural firefighters are in Jasper, Alta., trying to protect buildings and critical infrastructure after worsening air quality forced firefighters without self-contained breathing apparatuses to evacuate. James Eastham, a Parks Canada wildfire information officer, told reporters Wednesday night that high winds and the speed at which the fire came into town are impeding firefighting efforts.
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July 25, 2024 20:05 UTC
Jasper wildfire 'our community's worst nightmare,' mayor says
Jasper wildfire 'our community's worst nightmare,' mayor saysNewsDuration 1:17A wildfire that had threatened the Alberta mountainside townsite of Jasper for days finally reached it on Wednesday evening, with flames consuming multiple buildings including the Maligne Lodge. Jasper Mayor Richard Ireland spoke with CBC News Network about feeling helpless 'in the face of nature, which is just so powerful.'
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July 25, 2024 19:49 UTC
Buildings in Jasper in ashes after ’monster’ wildfire rips through mountain community
Début du widget Widget. Fin du widget Widget. Fin du widget Widget. WATCH | Jasper wildfire 'our community's worst nightmare,' mayor says:Début du widget Widget. Fin du widget Widget.
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July 25, 2024 19:37 UTC
Jasper wildfire evacuee describes situation, helping others escape
Jasper wildfire evacuee describes situation, helping others escapeNewsDuration 5:37Jasper, Atla., resident and local tour operator Joe Urie describes the fast-moving wildfire that is impacting his town and how he helped others—including senior citizens—get out of the danger zone.
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July 25, 2024 18:39 UTC
Alberta premier fights tears in emotional update about Jasper wildfire
Alberta premier fights tears in emotional update about Jasper wildfireNewsDuration 5:53Alberta Premier Danielle Smith fought tears on Thursday as she spoke about the devastation experienced by Jasper residents as a wildfire ravages the historic townsite. 'The feelings of loss and fear and loneliness must be overwhelming,' Smith said at a briefing in Edmonton. 'We share the sense of loss with all of those who live in the town, who care for it, and who have helped build it.'
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July 25, 2024 18:31 UTC
The coming U.S. border regulations that have dog owners on both sides of the border concerned
(new window)Canada pushed back, and on Tuesday the CDC updated its policy by creating three categories of rules (new window) dog owners must follow when bringing a dog into the United States. and travels across the border every few months to visit his son, daughter-in-law and grandchildren in Seattle. The CDC rules published online this week do not mention the grace period. Photo: Reuters / Rebecca CookThe new rules also require dog owners to fill out an online form (new window) and present a digital or paper receipt to border control officers when crossing. While Canadian dog owners are in a better position than they were last week, Arthur said he wishes he knew what the reality will be months down the road.
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July 25, 2024 18:23 UTC
Female Olympians are often judged on their looks. Now, some are taking control of their image
Enlarge image (new window) Chiles's nails are seen as she warms up before day two of the U.S. WATCH | Jordan Chiles on the importance of camaraderie:Début du widget Widget. Fin du widget Widget. IN PHOTOS | Athletes who nail their sports with style (new window)But can you do gymnastics with long nails? To tell you the truth, they actually help me with my technique, she said, explaining that she has to push herself harder when wearing long nails.
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July 25, 2024 15:45 UTC