Jessica Kenny, Centretown News
Steve Halliburton volunteers at the Salvation Army and runs sports programs for homeless men.On Wednesday afternoons, volunteers, with soccer balls and footballs in hand, head to the Salvation Army Booth Centre, where they organize and play pickup sports with homeless men, recovering addicts, and members of the downtown neighbourhood.
Month: November 2014
Viewpoint: Community sports need support from local businesses
Think back to when you played sports growing up. What do you remember? For many people, one strong image is the jersey they wore. That jersey signified they were part of a team, a community of people coming together for a common goal.
Local deaf darts team finds its mark
Garrett Barry, Centretown News
Kramer Nancoo throws a dart during the Canadian Deaf Dart Championships earlier this month.The Canadian Deaf Dart Championships, which took place at the Ottawa Travelodge from Nov. 5to 8, was largely a chance for the deaf sporting community to socialize, says Ryan Hardy, a member of the Ottawa deaf darts team.
St. Anthony hopes to make grey schoolyard green
Jessica Kenny, Centretown News
St. Anthony School hopes to replace its paved schoolyard with plants and an outdoor classroom.St. Anthony School is fundraising to turn its paved schoolyard into a more kid-friendly environment.