Edmonton Eskimos Matt Nichols injured in semifinals
Quarterback Matt Nichols of the Edmonton Eskimos was injured Sunday during the semifinals with the Toronto Argonauts. Nichols was downed on shortly after he came on field to relieve Kerry Joseph in the second half. Nichols was carted off of the field surrounded by his team, an inflatable cast already in place. It’s thought that [...]
Bauer Hockey Launches “OWN THE MOMENT” Campaign
Leading Manufacturer Turns Camera Towards Amateurs And Invites Players From Around The World To Star In Latest BAUER Television Commercial EXETER, N.H., Oct. 25, 2012 /CNW/ – Bauer Hockey, the world’s leading manufacturer of ice hockey equipment, unveiled its “OWN THE MOMENT” brand campaign, a fully integrated global initiative that focuses on the numerous moments [...]
Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon full of surprises
A record-breaking $3.7 million raised for charity TORONTO, Oct. 14, 2012 /CNW/ – The wind and rain did not stop 25,000 runners from taking part in the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon today. Thousands of spectators cheered on elite and recreational athletes, who together raised $3.7 million and counting for charities through the Scotiabank Charity Challenge. [...]
Parents Underestimate Their Role in Hockey Safety
New research shows that parents underestimate the critical role they play in educating their children about safety on the ice OSHAWA, ON, Oct. 11, 2012 /CNW/ – Parents take responsibility for all aspects of their children’s lives including health, nutrition and education, but according to new research this responsibility seems to end when their kids [...]
RBC poll finds hockey fans will get their fix, at the local rink
Supporting local hockey across North America with 20 new RBC Play Hockey grants TORONTO, Oct. 10, 2012 /CNW/ – Despite an NHL lockout, the majority of Canadian hockey fans (56 per cent) say hockey will still be a part of their life, with many heading out to major junior games (61 per cent) or watching [...]
NHL lockout just the tip of the iceberg for CBC
HAMILTON, ON, Oct. 9, 2012 /CNW/ – The CBC will suffer a devastating financial loss of as much as $200 million annually if it loses the rights to Hockey Night in Canada in 2014 when its agreement with the NHL expires, according to a submission to the CRTC by the broadcast watchdog Friends of Canadian [...]
Special Olympics Golfers Tee Up for Success at First National Golf Tournament
TORONTO, Sept. 28, 2012 /CNW/ – Josh Bailey has multiple disabilities: he has one arm, is legally blind and has an intellectual disability as the result of a car accident in his early childhood. He’s also very proud of his golf game, particularly when he gets a birdie or chips in the ball for par. [...]
Canadians recognize the value of sport, but participation levels remain low
Sports Day in Canada provides Canadians with an opportunity to move more through sport TORONTO, Sept. 24, 2012 /CNW/ – While almost all Canadians (96 per cent) believe that sport benefits their communities, only about 4 in 10 (37 per cent) say they participate in sport once a week or more, according to a recent [...]
TO2015 Youth Advisory Council to make its mark on TORONTO 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games
TORONTO, Sept. 13, 2012 /CNW/ – Today, the Toronto 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games Organizing Committee (TO2015) announced its newly formed Youth Advisory Council. Charged with providing an important perspective on Games planning and in implementing a youth-focused initiative, the council will get to work right away. “Inspiring and engaging the next generation of leaders [...]
Elvis Stojko shines at CNE
In September this year’s ice show at the CNE is featuring Olympian Elvis Stojko. The show is the same as it was in August with two added acts featuring Stojko. Stojko is a native Ontarian, born in Newmarket. He won the Silver during the 1994 Olympic Games in Norway and again in 1998 when the [...]
