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Hockey Canada tightens rules on headshots
A new head contact rule implemented by Hockey Canada has zero tolerance for headshots. 
Brittany Corry, Centretown NewsThe Ottawa 67's practise in the Jack Purcell Arena. This season, if a player hits another player in the head even accidentally, they get a two-minute penalty.
Wheelchair curlers will have to wait for accessible rink
While Centretown-based curlers have been enjoying a banner year in 2011 – with rinks from the Ottawa and Rideau clubs performing well at provincial and national competitions – the increasingly popular wheelchair version of the sport won’t be coming to downtown Ottawa anytime soon.
Sarah Davidson, Centretown NewsWheelchair curlers watch the action at the RA Centre.
Marathoners to be treated to flatter, more scenic route
Competitors in this year’s Ottawa Race Weekend will run through Centretown in flatter, faster and more scenic routes than ever before.