Local Chinese-Canadian community organize Mahjong event
By Lui Xia Lee They were tucked in Room 109 at the Bronson Centre. Five rectangular tables filled with domino-like tiles were surrounded by participants of various ages. A few…
VIEWPOINT: Sens fans are right, Melnyk needs to go
By Mackenzie White For two weeks in late March and early April, four billboards around Ottawa — including one near the southern gateway to Little Italy — showcased a common…
Beaver Boxing coach has mission to grow sport for women
By Martin Boyce Beaver Boxing club president Jill Perry says being named to Boxing Canada’s coaching staff for the 2018 Commonwealth Games has been a big step toward her goal…
Soccer player with Centretown roots emerges as Ottawa Fury star
By Mike Pattison One of Centretown’s brightest soccer stars of all time is returning to the pitch this spring for the Ottawa Fury — and he’s bringing an impressive accolade…
Elgin Street laments lost business as Sens miss playoffs
By Jacob Hoytema With the Ottawa Senators officially eliminated from the Stanley Cup playoffs, many local bars and eateries say they are missing the traffic and revenue that normally comes…
Former mayor Jim Durrell to be inducted into sports hall of fame
By Mike Pattison One of the most influential figures in Ottawa’s recent sports history is finally getting his time to shine. He’s not known for his skills on the playing…
Local boxers prepare for national championships
By Martin Boyce The reigning women’s heavyweight champion and two other competitors from Centretown’s Beaver Boxing Club are set to strap on their gloves at the Canadian national championships in…
Marathon seeks to raise awareness on concussions
By Rebecca Kiriakopoulos Running a half-marathon can prove challenging for anyone. And running a half-marathon after suffering multiple concussions would seem particularly daunting, but Brent Sullivan is rising to the…
Rowan’s Law to Make Sports Safer for Ottawa Youth
By Ellen Spannagel For Vivian Achor, captain of the Immaculata High School girls’ rugby team, Ontario’s new concussion law means coaches will have to put the health of their players…
VIEWPOINT: Canadian Paralympic athletes deserve more recognition
By Mackenzie White Despite what most Canadians may believe, many of this country’s premier amateur athletes have only just left Pyeongchang, South Korea. Two weeks after their compatriots flew back…