Ottawa – The May long weekend is the unofficial start of boating season for many Canadians. As the season begins, the Government of Canada is committed to raising awareness about safe boating practices and keeping Canadians safer on the water. Minister of Transport, Omar Alghabra, announced the recipients for over $1 million for recreational boating safety projects under Canada’s Boating …
Newcastle United defeated Brighton 4-1
London – Newcastle United defeated Brighton 4-1 at St James’ Park. The win takes Newcastle to third place in the Premier League table. The win also takes them a step towards Champions League qualification.
Man City defeat Real Madrid 4-0, reach finals
London – Manchester City defeated Real Madrid 4-0 in the Champions League semi-final second leg to secure a 5-1 aggregate win. They will now face Chelsea in the final on May 29.
Jofra Archer is out of Ashes series
LONDON: England fast bowler Jofra Archer, 28 has been ruled out of the Ashes series against Australia starting next month and is being replaced by Jonny Bairstow. Archer was out of the game for 17 months after sustaining elbow and back injuries. He played five matches for Mumbai Indians in IPL before the injury ended his stint there.
Will WWE’s Randy Orton get back in action?
LA – Fourteen-time WWE World Heavyweight champion Randy Orton, 43, has not been seen in wrestling arena after his back injury last year, and he might not be able to return ever again. His father, Bob Orton Jr, has updated about his health. He believes that his son might not be able to wrestle again. He played his last match …
Arsenal lost 3-0 against Brighton
London – Arsenal lost 3-0 loss against Brighton at Emirates Stadium. This is taking Manchester City closer to securing their fifth Premier League title in six years. With a comfortable four-point lead over Arsenal, a loss for the Gunners against Nottingham Forest would hand City team the highly coveted title. Earlier Manchester City’s got 3-0 triumph over Everton on matchday. …
Promoting GT20, BHive, Algoma Brampton during investment attraction mission to Pakistan
Brampton – The City of Brampton has completed its first successful in-person investment mission to Pakistan this week, where a delegation of elected officials and economic development experts met with potential future investors and business partners. The mission was led by Mayor Patrick Brown and included City Councillor Rod Power, the Canada Pakistan Business Council, President and Vice-Chancellor of Algoma …
Fostering safe, sustainable culture change in sport
OTTAWA – The Canadian sport system must continue to put the well-being of sport participants first to ensure their physical and mental safety. Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, announced new actions that the Government of Canada is taking to improve governance of federally funded sport …
Brampton undertaking 5-year review on Parks, Recreation Master Plan
Brampton – In 2017, Brampton City Council endorsed the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The Parks and Recreation Master Plan is a guiding document for the delivery of parks, open space, recreation and sport facilities over a 15 year period with the underlying objective of promoting an active and engaged community where attention to personal and public health is paramount. The …
NFL quarterback Joe Kapp dead at age of 85
BC – Joe Kapp, the NFL quarterback that led the BC Lions to their first Grey Cup title, died at the age of 85, the Lions confirmed. The cause of death wasn’t immediately told but Kapp told the San Jose Mercury News in 2016 he had Alzheimer’s disease and was donating his brain for concussion research. He also battled dementia …