A hockey player of Campbell River, Olivia Knowles, has netted an invitation to a virtual Hockey Canada summer camp. Olivia Knowles is one of 50 players from across the country to be invited to the BFL CANADA National Women’s Development Team Summer Camp, which meets weekly till athletes return to university this fall. The 21 […]
Top 10 most popular summer sports in Canada (Part 2)
Lacrosse Lacrosse is one of the oldest sports in Canada. The National Lacrosse Association of Canada is the nation’s first sports body, established in 1867. In 1994 the racquet became the official summer sport of the country. In Lacrosse competitions around the world, the men’s and women’s Lacrosse teams are highly regarded by professionals. Canada’s […]
NHL’s focus shifts to cities of Canada as possible hubs
Canada has approved the NHL’s return-to-play plan that could lead to one or more cities in the north of the border serving as host sites for its 24-team playoff format. Canadian Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland announced on Friday that the nation’s top public health officer in Alberta, Ontario, and British Columbia had signed off […]
Top 10 most popular summer sports in Canada (Part 1)
With the weather almost freezing all year round, Canadians love to participate in sports activities to combat the cold and increase physicality. Therefore, this country is not only known for its cultural diversity, but also for its sports, which is evident in the world sports village when Canada consistently ranks among the top ranked countries […]
Vanier Cup to be canceled due to COVID-19
Canadian university sport has ground to a virtual halt due to the COVID-19 pandemic that also canceled this year’s Vanier Cup. U Sports canceled six fall championships, that includes the Nov. 28 annual football title game in a city that had not been announced. The women’s rugby and hockey, men’s and women’s cross-country and soccer […]
Canada Announced to Invest $5 Million in High Performance Sports’ Return
On Monday, the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC), Paralympic Committee (CPC) and Own the Podium (OTP) announced a $5 million investment in the return of high-performance sport after the novel coronavirus pandemic. The funds will be directed by the Return to Sport Task Force, which aims to set up a framework for the athletic association of […]