Solar array powers canoe/kayak clubhouse on tailrace shore
By Michael Pattison With spring around the corner, the Ottawa River Runners will soon get a chance to show off their new solar-powered clubhouse during the upcoming kayak-canoe season on…
Viewpoint: Gender equality in sports can’t be achieved by money alone
By Mackenzie White “Because it’s 2015.” This was the snappy retort a freshly elected Prime Minister Justin Trudeau gave to the inevitable “why” question upon unveiling Canada’s first gender-balanced cabinet….
INSIGHT: Senators need to score LeBreton Flats stadium
By Micaal Ahmed Low attendance, poor performance, trade rumours — will Erik Karlsson be back next year? — and other troubles have made this a season the Ottawa Senators would…
Table tennis championship showcases emerging talents
By Martin Boyce Local table tennis players and fans gathered for Ottawa Table Tennis Club’s Spring Championship March 3-4, and organizers said their second-ever sanctioned tournament was a hit. “I…
Immaculata’s $2M athletics upgrade riles school’s neighbours
By Reina Cowan A planned $2-million upgrade to Immaculata High School’s sports facilities is seen as a boon for its athletic program, but has drawn some criticism from local residents…
Ski Day on the Hill showcases national fitness drive
By Jenn Colavincenzo Parliament Hill was turned into a cross-country ski track on Feb. 14 for the 3rd annual Ski Day on the Hill. The event was part of National…
Ice Dragon Boat racers slide for fun, charity
By Dylan Parobec Teams from Centretown to California “paddled” their way across a frozen Dows Lake this month at the world’s largest Ice Dragon Boat Festival. The festival held its…
Beaver Boxing star Curran set to defend national crown
By Rebecca Kiriakopoulos From a light morning workout, to her day job with the federal government, and then straight to Beaver Boxing for an evening training session, 30-year-old Marija Curran’s routine…
Viewpoint: Olympics put global spotlight on Centretown curling club
By Michael Pattison Who would’ve thought that with all the world watching the 2018 Winter Olympics, a global sports spotlight would be shining on a group of athletes with deep…
Team Homan ends disappointing Olympics out of medal contention
Centretown News The Ottawa Curling Club’s Team Homan ended a disappointing competition at the Pyeongchang Olympics with a 9-8 win over the Olympic Athletes from Russia on Wednesday, Feb. 21…