Sport for Social Development in Indigenous Communities

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Ottawa – The Indigenous Sport Unit at Sport Canada manages and delivers the Sport for Social Development in Indigenous Communities (SSDIC) component of the Sport Support Program (SSP). SSDIC supports diverse Indigenous communities across Canada by funding Indigenous nations and organizations who deliver sport and recreation opportunities within the communities they serve. SSDIC offers flexibility that supports Indigenous communities and organizations to …

Bo makes good on portents, blasts first HR to spark Blue Jays

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TORONTO — Some ballplayers can see the future. It’s more of a feeling, really, like an old farmer who knows that Friday will bring rain because he has that sore feeling in his knuckles again. Each hitter hints in his own way, and for great hitters, those hints are more accurate than any meteorologist. Bo Bichette’s effortless two-run home run …

Hockey Night in Brampton is coming back

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Brampton – The city of Brampton is announcing another exciting Hockey Night in Brampton! The city is asking residents to stay tuned to learn more! earlier the city held a star-studded line up took to the ice at the CAA Centre in the second Hockey Night in Brampton. Team Gilmour led by Captain John Tavares faced off against Team Clark led by Captain Mark Giordano in a …

Brampton Mayor offers best wishes to U10AA Brampton 45’s

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Brampton – Brampton mayor Patrick Brown offered good luck wishes to the U10AA Brampton 45’s as they competed for the OMHA Championship in Oakville. he said: “This team had a tremendous year and continued their strong play through the playoffs culminating in a 2-0 win over Guelph in the final elimination game. They also were the grand prize winner in …

Toronto to raise Toronto Blue Jays flag ahead of 2024 Home Opener

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Toronto – The boys of summer are back in town and Toronto Blue Jays fans can’t wait for the opening pitch. Mayor Olivia Chow, along with Blue Jays mascot, Ace, celebrateed the return of the Blue Jays with a special flag-raising ceremony at 9:30am at Toronto City Hall at Courtesy flagpole, Podium Roof, Toronto City Hall, 100 Queen Street W. …

Maple Leafs Sign Defenceman Simon Benoit To Three-year Extension

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Toronto – The Toronto Maple Leafs announced that the hockey club has signed defenceman Simon Benoit to a three-year contract extension. The average annual value of the contract is $1.35 million. Benoit, 25, has skated in 54 games with the Maple Leafs this season, registering five points (one goal, four assists), after signing with the club as a free agent …

Brampton expands ActiveAssist subsidy to promote access to recreation

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New this year, subsidy credits can be applied to drop-in programming  BRAMPTON – The City of Brampton is enhancing its subsidy program, ActiveAssist, to make recreation programs more accessible for residents by reducing financial barriers. The program has been expanded to allow subsidy credits to be redeemed for drop-in programs and can now be shared amongst approved family members. ActiveAssist, …

Maple Leafs Sign Forward Jacob Quillan

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Toronto – The Toronto Maple Leafs announced today that the hockey club has signed forward Jacob Quillan to a two-year entry-level contract with an Average Annual Value of $875,000 beginning in 2024-25. Quillan, 22, skated in 39 games for Quinnipiac University this season, registering 46 points (17 goals, 29 assists) and was the recipient of the ECAC Gladiator Best Defensive …