Governor General David Johnston becomes patron of Commonwealth Games Canada..

OTTAWA, March 7, 2012 — For close to six decades, Canada’s governors general have served graciously and enthusiastically as Patrons of Commonwealth Games Canada (CGC). Today, CGC is pleased to announce that His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, is continuing that tradition

SILVER MEDAL FOR CANADA’S MEN TEAM SPRINT IN ARGENTINA..

The Canadian squad rose to the challenge in the Men’s Team Sprint at the 2012 UCI Pan-American Championships in Mar Del Plata, Argentina, winning the silver medal on Friday to open the critical event for Canada’s Track Cycling Team.

Emilie Heymans and Jennifer Abel win silver at diving World Cup..

Émilie Heymans of St-Lambert, Que., and Jennifer Abel of Laval, Que., capitalized on a great start in the final en route to the silver medal in the women’s three-metre synchro event on Saturday at the FINA World Cup diving competition.

Getting Goggles to Grenada..

Former Aquajets coach, who works as a capacity support officer for CGC's International Development through Sport program, spearheads donations to primary age school kids in Grenada.

Young Canadians Making a Difference, and Becoming Different, Through the International Sport Intern Program ..

OTTAWA, February 6, 2012 — Eight young Canadians are to share their enthusiasm, knowledge and experience with Commonwealth sports organisations on three continents as Commonwealth Games Canada (CGC) and the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) kick off the fourth year of their successful International Sport Intern Program, formerly the Capacity Support Program.

Fifteen new Caribbean Coaches trained in revamped Coaching Program..

On January 21, 2012, 15 coaches from 13 countries across the Caribbean region completed the first hosting of the Caribbean Coaching Certificate Program with revised materials...

CGC’s Bowling Out AIDS program moving ahead..

Colin Higgs presents the first complete set of Bowling Out AIDS cards to Hon. Alan Duncan, M.P. Minister of State for International Development, Government of the United Kingdom.

Commonwealth Games Canada congratulates Anne Merklinger ..

Commonwealth Games Canada (CGC) today added its voice to the chorus of congratulations to Anne Merklinger who has been named the new Chief Executive Officer at Own the Podium.

Commonwealth Championships - A Massive Medal Harvest for Canada in Cardiff..

Canadian judokas were fierce competitors at the Commonwealth Championships in Cardiff, Wales once again today. After a six medal haul Wednesday in Junior level matches, Senior team members earned another twelve medals!

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