VANCOUVER (March 8, 2010) – The Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) today announced that sledge hockey captain Jean Labonté has been selected as flag bearer for Canada at the opening ceremony of the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games in Vancouver.

“Jean has demonstrated throughout his career the determination, athletic excellence, and strong ...

Federal funding for Canada's Own the Podium program looks like it's getting a boost.

The government is expected to double funds for the Canadian amateur sport program when the federal budget is released Thursday, from $11 million to $22 million, CBCSports.ca learned on Wednesday.

Canada won 26 medals at the Vancouver Games, which ended on Sunday, setting a new ...

As the curtain is drawn on Vancouver's Olympic Games, the stage is being set for Canada's first Winter Paralympics. The Paralympics, which feature athletes with physical disabilities, are smaller in size but just as competitive on the playing field as the Olympics. Organizers hope the event has just as large an impact on Canada as the Games.

"More than anything, it's the legacy that can be ...