DUNEDIN – The Blue Jays have run into the usual dose of injuries over the past four weeks, but after some relatively healthy seasons for the club, it feels a bit jarring given the names involved. Kevin Gausman, Alek Manoah and Danny Jansen aren’t exactly fringe players. The organization has avoided anything season-altering so far, though, and the next week-plus …
Ottawa – Stream Three of the Sport for Social Development in Indigenous Communities (SSDIC) component of the Sport Support Program (SSP) funds Indigenous governments, communities and other not-for-profit Indigenous organizations to deliver sport and recreation projects that meet community identified needs and priorities of Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ peoples in Canada. $2.5 million is available annually to provide opportunities for Indigenous …
MAT-SU VALLEY – The 2024 Mat-Su Valley Arctic Winter Games recently came to a close. Over the last week, athletes from Alaska, the Northwest Territories, Yukon, Nunavut, Nunavik-Quebec, Northern Alberta, Kalaallit Nunaat and Sápmi came together to compete in 20 winter sports. The Games included traditional Arctic sports like snowshoeing, knuckle hop and one-foot high kick as well as sports …
Simcoe – Brian Saunderson, MPP for Simcoe-Grey, introduced a special fan to the Collingwood Blues. Premier Doug Ford met some of the players at Eddie Bush Memorial Arena during a visit to Collingwood. The best wishes seemed to work as the Blues swept their first round playoff series! After meeting Collingwood Blues Junior A hockey team, Premier Ford said: “Thank …
Toronto – The Toronto Maple Leafs announced today that the hockey club has re-signed Bobby McMann to a two-year contract extension. The average annual value of the contract is $1.35 million. McMann, 27, has recorded 18 points (10 goals, eight assists) in 40 games with the Maple Leafs during the 2023-24 campaign. The Wainwright, AB native has collected 19 points …
Ottawa – On March 13, 2024, Public Safety Canada announced a federal investment of $317,806 over two years to the Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies, to better understand potentially harmful socialization processes on gaming and gaming-adjacent platforms through a gender lens. This funding was granted through the Community Resilience Fund (CRF). This project will analyze data …
Haut-Madawaska — The J. Docithe Nadeau Sports Centre will get a makeover after an investment of $3 million from the federal government’s Green and Inclusive Community Buildings program. This was announced by MP René Arseneault and Mayor Jean-Pierre Ouellet. Renovations will increase the accessibility and inclusivity and ensure everyone has access to the facility. Improvements to the existing heating and lighting systems, and …
Markham – The Government of Canada understands the important role that cultural and recreational activities play in improving the social fabric of First Nations communities. We are pleased to support the 50th annual Little Native Hockey League (LNHL) tournament by providing $100,000 so First Nation youth, families, and team staff can participate in the week-long activities. Reaching the 50-year milestone is no …
Ontario – On February 2, 2024, Ontario filed a reference with the Court of Appeal to clarify whether permitting people in Ontario to participate in online games and betting involving players located outside of Canada would be consistent with the Criminal Code. The Order in Council sets out the question to be addressed by the court: Would legal online gaming and …
Province empowering girls to realize benefits of physical activity TORONTO —The Ontario government is investing up to $380,000 in Canadian Women & Sport’s The Next Play program to create more opportunities for girls to be active. This funding is a part of the $2 million that is being provided through the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport to up to 200 …
