GATINEAU – Team Canada’s athletes inspire us on the world stage, showing us what hard work and determination can achieve. Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Sport and Physical Activity, detailed how Budget 2024 is stepping up support for Canada’s high-performance athletes, ensuring they have the tools they need to succeed. Through Budget 2024, the Government of Canada is investing $35 million …
Truro – Tourism is essential to Atlantic Canada. It boosts local economies and creates jobs, while promoting and showcasing the region’s vibrant cultures and communities. The Government of Canada is investing to help organizations harness tourism potential by undertaking strategic planning and hosting exciting events. Stampede and hockey showcased the region while communities plan for more opportunities Gudie Hutchings, Minister …
Toronto – Tennis is a great way to have fun, get fit and challenge yourself at any skill level. Public courts are free and available to the public at all times, nets are provided, casual tennis play is on a first come, first served basis. Users should share the courts with anyone waiting every 30 minutes. Club courts are generally …
Toronto – The City of Toronto is gearing up for the 2024 NHL season as the Toronto Maple Leafs prepare for their home opener against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Scotiabank Arena tomorrow, October 12. To drop the puck on the season, a special flag-raising ceremony took place at Toronto City Hall-Courtesy flagpole, Podium Roof, 100 Queen Street W. Mayor Olivia …
Gatineau – Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, announced the designation of the Colored Hockey League of the Maritimes as an event of national historic significance under Parks Canada’s National Program of Historical Commemoration. In 1895, Black Baptist leaders in Halifax created three hockey teams – the Eurekas, the Jubilees, and the …
Toronto – The Toronto Maple Leafs announced today that the hockey club has signed forwards Max Pacioretty and Steven Lorentz while defenceman Cade Webber has signed a contract extension. Pacioretty, 35, signed a one-year contract with an annual average value of $873,770. He skated in 47 games for the Washington Capitals last season, recording 23 points (4 goals, 19 assists) …
Toronto – The Hank Aaron Award is awarded annually to the best overall offensive performer in each league. The award was introduced in 1999 to mark the 25th anniversary of Hank Aaron breaking Babe Ruth’s all-time home run record. A panel of Hall of Famers will combine with a fan vote to determine the winners.
Toronto – The wheel never stops turning in these parts. The Minor League season may be over and the Majors might be in the midst of the postseason, but the Arizona Fall League begins with its Opening Day today. So let’s give the MLB Pipeline Top 100 Prospects list a quick refresh before heading into the desert. As we did …
Parry Sound – From coast to coast, Canada boasts natural beauty. Our Government is supporting the tourism sector so that generations of Canadians and visitors can continue to enjoy what our country has to offer. Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor, announced a Government of Canada investment of $149,983 to help the Georgian Nordic Outdoor …
TORONTO – The Blue Jays’ offseason started on a familiar note. This time, there was no soul-crushing postseason loss to dissect, only the long, frustrating, 74-88 season that long ago strayed from being competitive. The messaging from club president and CEO Mark Shapiro remained the same, though, along with general manager Ross Atkins. They, along with manager John Schneider, are …
