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The Paralympic Games Are Over But Not The Spirit !

on March 23rd, 2010 by Nina Halliday-Thompson

The Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games was topped off with a spectacular closing ceremony at Whistler that was designed to not only thank the volunteers, known as Smurfs but also the true meaning of “sport” that was displayed by the Paralympians in Alpine Skiing, Biathlon, Ice Sledge Hockey and Wheelchair Curling events. Most Canadians held

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Canadian Youth Championships

on October 18th, 2009 by The Afro News

By Douglas Clement The Afro News Akeem Haynes of Calgary wins the 17 years and under section with his Canada Summer Games victory in the 100m with his 10.47 (1.3). This high school student at Crescent Heights is ranked 10th in the world in the Youth division. He has a pending Canadian Youth record of

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