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 …
Toronto – The Toronto Maple Leafs, in conjunction with broadcast partners Sportsnet and TSN, have unveiled the club’s television and radio broadcast schedule for the 2023-24 season. The Maple Leafs see 42 of the club’s regular season games featured nationally on Sportsnet while Sportsnet Ontario (14 games) and TSN (26 games) will split the club’s regional broadcasts. In addition to …
Brampton – The City of Brampton is thrilled to offer adult sports leagues at Save Max Sports Centre. New and seasoned athletes ages 18 and over are invited to register to play recreational sports in a social and supportive atmosphere. If you want to play, but do not have enough players to form your own team, you can register as …
Toronto – Mayor Olivia Chow and Councillor Vincent Crisanti (Etobicoke North) cut the ribbon and announced the completion of the $1 million refurbishment of Dixon Park, funded by MLSE Foundation, the charitable arm of Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, and supported by Canadian Tire Jumpstart. Featuring new asphalt, fencing, posts, backboards, improved pathways and seating, this refurbishment has revitalized a …
