The Unshaven Mavens are ditching the shaving and growing out their armpit hair for the final time this month in support of breast cancer awareness. Their poster slogan, “Pits for Tits,” distributed throughout Centretown, is indicative ofthe group’s quirky sense of humour.
Month: October 2014
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Local player skates into first season with 67’s
In the familiar red, white and black striped jersey, Nathan Todd steps from the rubber matting and onto the ice. For Todd it’s a familiar motion – he's repeated it countless times in hockey arenas across Eastern Ontario.
Viewpoint: Kids need more than a helmet to prevent concussions
The risks associated with childhood concussions have been proven by various studies, but in order to make a real impact, legislators still need to be knocking people – parents, teachers, coaches and athletes in particular – over the head with this information.
Cycling enthusiasts hit the court
Every Sunday afternoon at Ev Tremblay Park in Little Italy, a group of friends gather with bikes, mallets, and a small orange hockey ball, staying for hours until dusk on the small asphalt court. They are the Mallets of Mayhem, Ottawa’s bike polo club.