London Paralympics shines light on wheelchair basketball
Adam Kveton, Centretown News
Players come from all across Ottawa to practice wheelchair basketball in Immaculata High School's gymnasium every Monday.Archive 1997-2016
Wheelchair basketball is gearing up for one of its most important events and Canada is now ready to be a major player.Adam Kveton, Centretown NewsPlayers come from all across Ottawa to practice wheelchair basketball in Immaculata High School's gymnasium every Monday.
Next month, the Ottawa 67’s will try and score their way through the OHL playoffs in pursuit of a league championship.
Whether it’s freezing temperatures, blowing snow, or icy roads, the weather will not stop this weekend’s Winterman marathon. Portia Baladad, Centretown NewsWinterman race director Peter Devanney and director of recruiting Jack Ricou. They say this truck is due to be replaced this year.
A Centretown senior’s activity centre is connecting with the online world by training staff and volunteers in social media, and encouraging members to get online. Maria Church, Centretown NewsGood Companions volunteer Ashley Gaskell is shown by director Russ Gallant how to navigate the centre's Facebook page.