[ Sports ] The Arctic Winter Games kick off in 1970
Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau launches the inaugural Arctic Winter Games.

Paralympics open with rocking ceremony
More than 5,000 performers of varying ages and abilities were part of Friday night's Paralympic opening ceremonies in Vancouver, dazzling a capacity crowd at BC Place stadium during the two hour show.

Speedskater Wotherspoon retires
Long-track speedskater Jeremy Wotherspoon announced his retirement Saturday, ending a remarkable career that is considered one of the best in the sport's history.

4 suicide attacks hit Afghanistan
At least 30 people were killed and dozens injured after four suicide bombers struck Saturday in the southern city of Kandahar, the Afghan president's half-brother said.