NHL outdoor game recalled 1917 contest at downtown rink
By Spencer Douglas The Scotiabank NHL100 Classic took place on Dec. 16, when the Ottawa Senators closed a 100-year-circle with the Montreal Canadiens in an outdoor game at the TD…
Glashan takes Provincial Cup tournament — again
By Phoebe Berkeley Members of the Glashan Public School boy’s volleyball team are celebrating their third consecutive Ontario elementary school championship. The annual Provincial Cup tournament was held in early…
VIEWPOINT: Were the thrills generated by showcase 150 events worth the cost?
By Michael Sun, Sports Editor With the year coming to a close, there’s time to reflect on the numerous sporting events Ottawa has hosted in 2017 as part of Canada…
Team Homan roars to Olympic berth
By Jake Romphf The Ottawa Curling Club rink led by superstar skip Rachel Homan — already the reigning national and world women’s champions — have punched their ticket to represent…
Viewpoint: Behind the threat of relocation
By Michael Sun When NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said, in early November, that the Ottawa Senators and Calgary Flames needed new arenas, it was a sign of the league’s involvement…
Refugees sew gear for religious athletes
By Haneen Al-Hassoun An Ottawa-based personal trainer is providing her clients with culturally and religiously appropriate active wear, while giving Syrian refugee women job opportunities through her company, Thawrih. The…
Low risk for Ammonia leaks in Ottawa rinks
By Alexander Behne A City of Ottawa official says that all hockey rinks in the city — including Centretown’s McNabb Arena — are equipped to detect ammonia leaks and prevent…
Ab-sculpting classes for rock climbers
By Brianne Godsman Two Centretown athletic hubs are teaming up in the coming months to offer a series of “ab-sculpting” classes aimed at helping local rock climbers and others build…
Joly scraps planned closures
By Alana Thoman and David Sagolj Bowing to a public backlash against two highly unpopular decisions about major downtown projects overseen by her department, Heritage Minister Mélanie Joly has reversed…
Bowing to pressure, Joly says Hill rink will stay open until Feb. 28
By Alana Thoman Heritage Minister Mélanie Joly has announced that the Parliament Hill skating rink, which is set to open on Dec 7., will now be open until Feb. 28…