Toronto – The Toronto Maple Leafs announced club’s 2024 NHL preseason schedule, which begins on Sunday, September 22nd against the Ottawa Senators. The club will play six preseason games in total with three games at home and three games on the road. The Maple Leafs will play two games against the Senators, two games against the Montréal Canadiens and two …
PARALYMPIAN GREG WESTLAKE RETURNS AS ASSISTANT COACH WITH PARA HOCKEY TEAM
CALGARY – Hockey Canada has announced that its coaching staff that led the Para ice hockey national team to the gold medal at the world championships is returning for the 2024-25 season and that includes five-time Paralympian Greg Westlake. The Canadians broke a seven-year world championship title drought this past May in Calgary with a thrilling victory over three-time defending …
Over $2.7M to help Jambette boost its production capacity
Lévis – The governments of Canada and Quebec are providing over $2.7 million in funding for Jambette Playground Equipment (Jambette) to support the expansion and upgrading of the business’s production processes. Valued at over $16.5 million, the project has enabled the construction of a new plant in Lévis and the acquisition of modern equipment that boosts productivity. The announcement was made …
Maple Leafs Re-Sign Forward Nick Robertson
Toronto – The Toronto Maple Leafs announced that the hockey club has re-signed forward Nick Robertson to a one-year contract. The value of the contract is $875,000. Robertson, 22, skated in 56 regular season games with the Leafs last season, registering a career-high 27 points (14 goals, 13 assists). He also skated in six playoff games. The Pasadena, California native …
Canada marks relocation of Terry Fox Memorial Sculpture
Ottawa – On behalf of Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, Yasir Naqvi, Member of Parliament for Ottawa Centre, formally announced the relocation of the Terry Fox Memorial Sculpture. Representatives of the families of Terry Fox and artist John Hooper were also in attendance. The Terry Fox Memorial Sculpture has been a feature of Ottawa’s downtown landscape since …
Elevating experiences at Ski Ben Eoin
Ben Eoin – Winter tourism is an important economic driver for many communities in Atlantic Canada, attracting visitors during the off-season, and providing year-round revenue and employment. The Government of Canada is investing to help further establish Cape Breton as a four-season tourism destination. On the fast track to an extended season Mike Kelloway, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of …
Blue Jays impressed by Nimmala’s development
TORONTO – The Blue Jays don’t just need to develop more big leaguers, they need to develop a star. This is what Toronto expected from the No. 20 overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft, but to see it so early from an 18-year-old has been particularly encouraging. Most importantly, he’s failed, adapted and bounced back, leaving an extremely strong …
Premier Ford meets Collingwood Blues Junior A Hockey team
Ontario – Ontario Premier Doug Ford recently got the chance to meet some of the players on the Collingwood Blues Junior A Hockey team and celebrate their National Championship win. He told them: “Thanks for the incredible jacket, and good luck at your games!“
Bichette to begin rehab stint
Ottawa – SS Bo Bichette (right calf strain) began rehab assignment recently. Bichette will play in “a handful” of games with Triple-A Buffalo and is expected to see time at both shortstop and DH, manager John Schneider said. Right now, Bichette is on track to return for the Blue Jays’ series next week on the road against the Rangers, but …
MAPLE LEAFS REGULAR SEASON SCHEDULE
Toronto – The Toronto Maple Leafs announced today the club’s regular season schedule for the upcoming 2024-25 season. This year’s regular season campaign will begin on the road with back-to-back games, opening the season on Wednesday, October 9 when the Maple Leafs take on the Montréal Canadiens at Bell Centre followed by a meeting with the New Jersey Devils on …