Toronto – The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation unveiled The Princess Margaret’s Cricket to Conquer Cancer, North America’s premier street cricket fundraiser. This groundbreaking initiative is slated to be the largest of its kind in the country. Funds raised from this event will support The Princess Margaret, one of the top 5 cancer centres in the world. By combining a global …
Brampton – Patrick Brown, Mayor of Brampton and City Council invited members of the media to join Atiba Hutchinson, Canadian soccer player and Brampton native, and community partners for an in-person media event to celebrate the grand opening of the Atiba Hutchinson Soccer Court. The court is the first of its kind in Canada and provides local youth with an …
Brampton – It was an incredible day in the City of Brampton as the ICC and official Cricket Canada brought the legendary T20 World Cup Trophy to the city. Cricket fans gathered at Ken Whillans Square to meet some members of Team Canada and snapped a photo with the T20 World Cup Trophy.
HAMILTON — The Ontario government is investing nearly $875,000 to train high school coaches on prioritizing important conversations with young male athletes about youth dating- and gender-based violence, consent and healthy relationships, and building cultures free from violence. This will help support safer schools as Ontario implements restrictions on cellphones, removal of social media from school devices, and the banning …
Finland – Team Canada will look to continue an impressive stretch of success at the 2024 IIHF World Championship in Czechia. Coming off a gold medal performance at the 2023 tournament held in Finland and Latvia, Canada is aiming to repeat as men’s world champions for the first time since they won back-to-back titles in 2015 and 2016. Canada has …
Brampton – In 2024, the BVD Group Brampton Half Marathon event weekend is unveiling a revitalized look and feel, promising an unparalleled runner experience. Offering a diverse range of races—including the Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K—there’s a race for every age and ability. Save the date: May 26, 2024, for a day of extraordinary achievement and excitement. Whether you’re a …
OTTAWA – Sport builds communities, stimulates economies, and contributes to the overall well-being of Canadians and the country. However, without sufficient safeguards and accountability, sport can also do harm. There is an urgent need to address the systemic maltreatment and abuse that continues to occur at all levels and contexts of sport. That’s why the Government of Canada is working …
Italy – The 2022 European all-around champion Asia D’Amato will miss the upcoming Olympic Games Paris 2024 after suffering a knee injury during the qualifying round of the European Gymnastics Championships on 2 May that requires surgery, according to an update from the Italian Gymnastics Federation. D’Amato’s injury is to her left ACL, according to the update, the same knee she injured at last year’s …
Ottawa – Cricket Canada has confirmed the official 15-man squad and five reserves for the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Saad Bin Zafar will captain Canada in its first-ever appearance at the Men’s T20 World Cup in a squad featuring plenty of experience. Harsh Thaker, Nicholas Kirton, and Dilpreet Bajwa represent the youth in the squad as the only …
Brampton – Patrick Brown, Mayor of Brampton, members of Council and community partners invited members of the media to an in-person groundbreaking event to kick off construction of the City’s second new cricket pitch, which will open in June 2024 at County Court Park. As the cricket capital of Canada, the City’s new pitch provided a space for youth to …
