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CBC
3 days ago
- General
- CBC
Rogers caps off Canadian hammer throw sweep with victory at Continental Tour stop in Nairobi
Camryn Rogers of Richmond, B.C.'s winning throw of 77.93 was enough to capture Saturday's hammer throw title at the World Athletics Continental Tour stop in Nairobi, Kenya.
CBC
26-05-2025
- Politics
- CBC
Trump vs. Harvard: Canadian university athlete Ocean Ma caught in crossfire
Social Sharing Highlighted by an Ivy League title and divisional crown at the national college playdowns, Canada's Ocean Ma enjoyed a memorable first season on Harvard's squash team. She hopes to build on that in her sophomore year, despite the uncertainty given the latest salvos between the Trump administration and the university. "I don't want to have the college experience taken away from me," Ma said. It has been a nervous time for Ma and the rest of the international student population at the Boston-area school. Last Thursday, the Department of Homeland Security decided to make Harvard ineligible for international student visas. The decision could force as many as 6,800 foreign students, over one-quarter of the school's enrolment, to transfer or leave the country. A judge later issued a temporary restraining order that put the sanction on hold, pending a lawsuit that was filed Friday in federal court. The developments are the latest escalation in a fight stemming from the administration's assertions that Harvard failed to protect Jewish students from antisemitism. A hearing is set for this Thursday to determine whether the temporary order should be extended, Harvard president Alan Garber said in an update letter on the school website. Ma, 18, from Richmond, B.C., was one of five players with international hometowns on Harvard's 11-player women's squash team last season. The men's team, which includes Vancouver's Jacob Lin, had 10 international hometowns listed on its 13-player squad. Canadian Squash Hall of Famer Mike Way serves as a team coach. "If Trump's demands went through then [over] half the team would be gone and there would be no Harvard squash," Ma said from Dalian, China. 'Harvard not Harvard' without international students Over three-dozen Canadian student-athletes were listed on the school website in a variety of sports, including soccer, hockey, lacrosse, fencing and others. The government edict could virtually wipe out many of Harvard's 42 varsity sports teams, the most in the United States. "I think that Harvard is not Harvard without its international students," Ma said. Ma, a national champion at the U15, U17 and U19 levels, helped Canada win bronze at the world junior team championship last year. She also helped Harvard to a second-place finish in the College Squash Association national team playdowns. The school has called the government action unlawful and said it is working to provide guidance to students. "We're standing at a moment in Harvard history that is going to be talked about later on," Ma said. "I'm really proud that Alan Garber is able to stand up to Trump and I wish that he continues to fight back for our rights as an education institution. "I know that he'll be able to resolve everything." Despite that optimism, Ma noted the steady churn of news has left her family members "really worried" at times. "My mom was a little bit frantic [last week] trying to see if transferring to Yale, where my twin sister is, is an option," she said. "But I told her to just wait to see. "I know it will get resolved really soon because it is honestly such an insane and ridiculous situation that there's no way that it will follow through." Several notable Canadian student-athletes compete at the university. Women's soccer player Jade Rose, who represented Canada at the Paris Olympics last summer, is finishing her final semester at Harvard this spring. Golfer Michelle Liu made her varsity team debut last fall. In 2019, Liu -- who was 12 at the time -- became the youngest golfer to play in the Canadian Women's Open. Two-time Olympian Jessica Guo helped Harvard's fencing team win the 2024 NCAA national championship. Ma, meanwhile, plans to return to the university in September. Squash season begins in November.
CTV News
15-05-2025
- CTV News
RCMP investigating stranger sexual assault at Richmond, B.C., park
A sign at Manoah Steves Park in Richmond, B.C., is seen on May 15, 2025. Authorities are searching for a suspect after a woman reported being sexually assaulted by a stranger in a Richmond, B.C. park this week. The victim told Richmond RCMP she was approached by a stranger at Manoah Steves Neighbourhood School Park between 10 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Tuesday. 'During the course of their interaction, (she) alleges to have been sexually assaulted,' the detachment wrote in a news release Thursday. Investigators believe there were at least two potential witnesses in the park at the time – and asked anyone who was in the area around the time of the alleged assault to come forward. That includes anyone who was driving near the park that night and has dash-cam video. 'To date, Richmond RCMP has not received reports of any similar incidents,' the detachment said. The suspect is described as a white man, 20 to 30 years old, 5'7' to 5'9' tall, weighing 175 lbs. to 185 lbs. He was wearing jeans, a flannel shirt, a ball cap and possible work boots, the RCMP said. Investigators are also looking for a suspect vehicle described as a silver or light-grey Toyota Tacoma crew cab pickup truck. Richmond RCMP asked anyone with information to contact them at 604-278-1212 and quote file number 2025-14818. Tips can also be left anonymously through Crime Stoppers.
CTV News
07-05-2025
- CTV News
Police ask public to stay away from ‘unfolding event' in Richmond
Police are seen at an 'unfolding event' in Richmond on Tuesday, May 7. Mounties are urging the public to avoid areas of No. 4 Road and Westminster Highway Wednesday morning due to an unfolding incident. Police have blocked off Westminster Highway between No. 4 and Shell roads, and No. 4 Road between Westminster Highway and Granville Avenue. Authorities have not disclosed the nature of the incident but video from the area shows the heavily armed Emergency Response Team on scene. This is a developing story and will be updated.
