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Feed the Dream: Empire Company Limited inspires Canadians to cheer on Team Canada at the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games

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'Feed the Dream' celebrates the friends, families, and hometowns who nourish the hearts and dreams of Team Canada

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  • 'Feed the Dream' celebrates the friends, families, and hometowns who nourish the hearts and dreams of Team Canada
    STELLARTON, NS, May 2, 2024 /CNW/ - Today, Empire Company Limited ("Empire" or the "Company") (TSX: EMP.A), the Official Grocer of Team Canada, is proud to launch its Feed the Dream campaign to celebrate the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
  • The Feed the Dream lunchbox is a unique way to remind Team Canada that their friends, families, hometown communities, and country are all cheering them on.
  • Empire is committed to connect families and communities through food as they watch, cheer, and support Team Canada this summer.
  • Canadians can learn more about Feed the Dream, participate in contests and giveaways and show their support for Team Sobeys athletes by leaving encouraging messages at www.FeedTheDream.ca .

lululemon Unveils Team Canada Summer Athlete Kit for Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Partnership with the Canadian Olympic Committee and Canadian Paralympic Committee

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Dienstag, April 16, 2024
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Today, lululemon (NASDAQ:LULU) – in partnership with the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) and Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) – revealed its first-ever summer Athlete Kit for Team Canada ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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  • Today, lululemon (NASDAQ:LULU) – in partnership with the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) and Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) – revealed its first-ever summer Athlete Kit for Team Canada ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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    lululemon unveils Team Canada Summer Athlete Kit for Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
  • “Our partnership with lululemon has been transformational for Team Canada athletes,” said David Shoemaker, CEO, Canadian Olympic Committee.
  • Additional Team Canada apparel and accessories, for both the Olympic and Paralympic Games, will launch online in the U.S. and in select stores in Paris in the lead-up to Paris 2024.

General Mills Canada elevates its support for sport in Canada with new Canadian Paralympic Committee sponsorship

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Mittwoch, April 3, 2024
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TORONTO, April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  With this summer’s Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris quickly approaching, General Mills Canada is proud to expand its support for Canadian athletes by becoming an “Official Supporter” of the Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC).

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  • TORONTO, April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  With this summer’s Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris quickly approaching, General Mills Canada is proud to expand its support for Canadian athletes by becoming an “Official Supporter” of the Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC).
  • “We are so pleased to partner with General Mills, who has shown a longstanding commitment to showcasing the power of sport,” said Karen O’Neill, CEO, Canadian Paralympic Committee.
  • “Paralympians are incredible athletes with so many diverse journeys along their way to reaching the pinnacle of sport, and this partnership will bring Paralympic stories into more homes across Canada.
  • To kickstart its partnership, General Mills participated last week in the ParaTough Cup in Toronto, the flagship fundraising event of the Paralympic Foundation of Canada, the philanthropic arm of CPC.

Ken Hall, Heather Hennigar, and Robin McKeever named Canadian Paralympic Sport Awards coaching winners

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Donnerstag, November 2, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 2, 2023 /CNW/ - Three esteemed Paralympic sport coaches – Ken Hall, Heather Hennigar, and Robin McKeever – are set to receive Canadian Paralympic Sport Awards, the Canadian Paralympic Committee announced on Thursday.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 2, 2023 /CNW/ - Three esteemed Paralympic sport coaches – Ken Hall, Heather Hennigar, and Robin McKeever – are set to receive Canadian Paralympic Sport Awards, the Canadian Paralympic Committee announced on Thursday.
  • The recipients will receive their awards at Friday's 2023 Petro-Canada Sport Leadership Awards Gala hosted by the Coaching Association of Canada in Calgary.
  • "Quality coaching is absolutely integral to the development, growth, and success of Paralympic sport, and all three coaching award recipients embody the best in leadership," said Karen O'Neill, CEO, Canadian Paralympic Committee.
  • A huge congratulations to Ken, Heather, and Robin for this much-deserved recognition, and we are thrilled to celebrate your many accomplishments."

CFPDP to Celebrate Latest Inductees at 30th Annual Canadian Disability Hall of Fame Induction Luncheon

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Mittwoch, Oktober 11, 2023
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The official ceremony will take place on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023 at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel in Toronto during the 30th Annual Canadian Disability Hall of Fame Induction Luncheon presented by CIBC.

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  • The official ceremony will take place on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023 at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel in Toronto during the 30th Annual Canadian Disability Hall of Fame Induction Luncheon presented by CIBC.
  • The Canadian Disability Hall of Fame was founded in 1994 by the Canadian Foundation for Physically Disabled Persons (CFPDP).
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    “The Canadian Disability Hall of Fame was established to honour excellence, commemorate role models and celebrate exceptional contributions that significantly improve the lives of people with physical disabilities,” said The Honourable Vim Kochhar, Founding Chair of CFPDP.
  • “Led by a dedicated Selection Board, the Canadian Disability Hall of Fame has highlighted achievements and abilities for three decades.

Six wheelchair tennis players nominated to Santiago 2023 Canadian Parapan Am Team

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"It is so exciting to see that this is the largest wheelchair tennis team Canada has been able to send to a Games," said Karolina Wisniewska, co-chef de mission, Santiago 2023 Canadian Parapan Am Team.

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  • "It is so exciting to see that this is the largest wheelchair tennis team Canada has been able to send to a Games," said Karolina Wisniewska, co-chef de mission, Santiago 2023 Canadian Parapan Am Team.
  • "Congratulations to all six wheelchair tennis players nominated for the Parapan Am Games and welcome to the team," said Josh Vander Vies, co-chef de mission.
  • The Santiago 2023 Parapan Am Games will take place November 17-26, 2023 in Santiago, Chile.
  • Prior to being officially named to the Canadian Parapan Am Team, all nominations are subject to approval by the Canadian Paralympic Committee.

CPC statement on appointment of Carla Qualtrough as Minister of Sport and Physical Activity

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Mittwoch, Juli 26, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, July 26, 2023 /CNW/ - The Canadian Paralympic Committee issued the following statement on the appointment of Carla Qualtrough to Minister of Sport and Physical Activity on Wednesday.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, July 26, 2023 /CNW/ - The Canadian Paralympic Committee issued the following statement on the appointment of Carla Qualtrough to Minister of Sport and Physical Activity on Wednesday.
  • "The Canadian Paralympic Committee would like to congratulate Carla Qualtrough on her new role as Minister of Sport and Physical Activity.
  • "On behalf of the Canadian Paralympic Athletes' Council, I would like to congratulate Paralympian Carla Qualtrough on being named the new Minister of Sport and Physical Activity.
  • Minister Qualtrough knows firsthand the power and value of Paralympic sport, and has been an instrumental leader within the Paralympic Movement.

Karolina Wisniewska and Josh Vander Vies named Canada's co-chefs de mission for 2024 Paralympic Games and 2023 Parapan Am Games

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OTTAWA, ON, May 8, 2023 /CNW/ - Paralympic medallists Karolina Wisniewska (Para alpine skiing) and Josh Vander Vies (boccia) will lead Team Canada as co-chefs de mission at the upcoming Santiago 2023 Parapan Am Games and Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, the Canadian Paralympic Committee announced today.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, May 8, 2023 /CNW/ - Paralympic medallists Karolina Wisniewska (Para alpine skiing) and Josh Vander Vies (boccia) will lead Team Canada as co-chefs de mission at the upcoming Santiago 2023 Parapan Am Games and Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, the Canadian Paralympic Committee announced today.
  • Both Wisniewska and Vander Vies have recent Games leadership experience, with Wisniewska serving as assistant chef (alongside chef Josh Dueck) for the Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games and Vander Vies doing the same role, supporting chef de mission Stephanie Dixon, for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.
  • She competed in Para alpine skiing at the 1998, 2002, and 2010 Games, winning eight medals – four silver and four bronze.
  • The Santiago 2023 Parapan Am Games will take place November 17-26 later this year in Chile, while the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games runs August 28 to September 8, 2024.

Canadian Paralympic Committee and Groupe MACH celebrate new partnership

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Dienstag, März 14, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, March 14, 2023 /CNW/ - Para sport in Canada has a new supporter as Groupe MACH (MACH) has officially been welcomed today as a Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) partner.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, March 14, 2023 /CNW/ - Para sport in Canada has a new supporter as Groupe MACH (MACH) has officially been welcomed today as a Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) partner.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome MACH into the Canadian Paralympic community," said Marc-André Fabien, president, Canadian Paralympic Committee.
  • "MACH is a world-class Canadian business, and we appreciate their support and enthusiasm for Paralympic athletes and sport.
  • "We are honoured to announce our partnership with the Canadian Paralympic Committee," said Vincent Chiara, president of MACH.

Canadian Tire Corporation Champions Gender Equity in Sport

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Montag, März 6, 2023
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TORONTO, March 6, 2023 /CNW/ - Canadian Tire Corporation (CTC) today announced its new Women's Sport Initiative (WSI), a multi-million-dollar investment, earmarking a minimum 50% of its sponsorship dollars towards women's professional sport by 2026.

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  • TORONTO, March 6, 2023 /CNW/ - Canadian Tire Corporation (CTC) today announced its new Women's Sport Initiative (WSI), a multi-million-dollar investment, earmarking a minimum 50% of its sponsorship dollars towards women's professional sport by 2026.
  • "Canadian Tire Corporation is proud of our longstanding commitment to gender equity and inclusion in sport, from the playground to the podium and now, to the professional arena with the introduction of our Women's Sport Initiative.
  • "When we invest in gender equity, we make sport better for all."
  • "That's why Project 8 was created and why initiatives like this one from Canadian Tire are so important.