Athlete-development model for young Canadians needs revamp: experts
Experts are looking at other countries such as Norway for potential sport model redevelopment in Canada in order to favour participation rather than competition.
‘An indescribable feeling’: How the PWHL’s Ottawa Charge built a unique, inclusive fan experience amid rink row
The sun shone and the wind howled as a bustling crowd approached the west-side doors of the Canadian Tire Centre in early April. Thousands surged into the building that’s adorned in red, white and black flags, and decorated with banners of Ottawa Senators players. But the fans weren’t there to see the likes of Sens stars Brady Tkachuk, Tim Stützle...
Ottawa cricket players welcome plan to build six new pitches across the city
The city of Ottawa is planning to build up to six new cricket pitches to meet demand. Players and clubs are excited to see the continued growth of cricket on Ottawa.
Numbers illustrate how public money is helping build NHL arenas
Despite not paying NHL players directly, Canadian governments have recently been dipping their toes more heavily into professional hockey funding by way of arenas.
New book profiles Black stars of hockey, aims to fill gap in history of game
Canadian sports journalist Julian McKenzie’s landmark book introduces readers to the Black hockey players who’ve served as “trailblazers” in the sport in this country and beyond. Black Aces: Essential Stories from Hockey’s Black Trailblazers, was released Feb. 3 in Black History Month. Since then, the author, who writes about the Ottawa Senators for The Athletic, has been on tour signing...
Ottawa Senators partnership to support Gatineau’s elite young players
Elite youth hockey players in Gatineau will be in contact with more people from the world of professional hockey than ever before, starting next year. The Ottawa Senators have announced a new, five-year partnership with Hockey Outaouais to rebrand its three boys’ AAA teams to the Sens’ name, logo and colours. The Senators say that one part of the partnership...
Atlético Ottawa plays historic ‘home’ Concacaf game in Hamilton, sending fans scrambling
Atlético Ottawa fans travelled to Hamilton, Ont. for the club's continental debut after it was relocated due to Lansdowne 2.0 construction.
Ottawa curling stars Homan, Miskew spark change to Hall of Fame eligibility
The Ottawa Sport Hall of Fame has changed the way it welcomes active athletes to the ultimate club of excellence for local athletes. The move was sparked by the international success of Ottawa curlers Rachel Homan and Emma Miskew, three-time world champions and five-time winners of the national Scotties Tournament of Hearts. Homan and Miskew won the bronze medal game...
Some fans say they bet on sports responsibly, but acknowledge it’s a dangerous game
How the growing popularity of sports gambling in Canada has affected business.
Ottawa Sport Council urges city to invest more in basketball courts
This story includes voices from OSC and OBN board members and local youth basketball coaches on why Ottawa needs to invest into indoor basketball facilities.
Ottawa Rapid FC’s first signing of the season can’t wait to get started
After signing with Ottawa Rapid FC of the Northern Super League, Sadie Waite can't wait to kick off her professional career.
Glebe’s historic outdoor community rink makes a move to park near Lansdowne
The Mutchmor rink has regularly welcomed Glebe skaters since 1932. This winter, the rink will move across the Glebe, leaving some residents and community groups concerned.
Dan Plouffe is an Ottawa sports community leader — and a true life-saver
Dan Plouffe, founder of Ottawa Sports Pages and CAMPS, helps youth get exposed to sport, and reports on elite athletes
Ottawa Charge and PWHL right to reject plans for smaller arena, fans and experts say
The Lansdowne 2.0 project will reduce the size of the arena that housed the PWHL Ottawa Charge team.
For mathematician Diane Guignard, race walking adds up perfectly
Diane Guignard is a provincial Race Walking champion and mathematician, who has recently been posting impressive numbers.
Madeleine Beauregard makes waves in the paddling world
Rising canoe-kayak athlete Madeleine Beauregard is a 17-year-old paddler from Ottawa’s Rideau Canoe Club who has risen to prominence as one of Canada's top young talents.
Elliott Hartell builds community for students with disabilities through sport
Basketball player Elliott Hartell creates a unified community for students with disabilities with his involvement in Special Olympics Ontario.
Rosey Edeh powers on from Olympian to on-air role model
The co-host of CTV Your Morning Ottawa since 2020, she is a familiar face in the local arts, sports, music and technology communities.
Courtney Rego champions accessibility for Ottawa hockey players
Courtney Rego, director of coaching with the Capital City Condors hockey organization, has helped both on-ice and behind the bench.
Council approves Lansdowne 2.0 development in 15-10 vote
Councillors voted 15-10 in support of the project, citing issues such as aging infrastructure and inaccessible facilities.
On ice presence: Thomas Kyte has excelled as a deaf hockey player
Thomas Kyte, a deaf hockey player from Ottawa, already has a legacy as a two-time silver medalist at Deaflympics and World Championships.
Lansdowne 2.0 doesn’t have enough seats, women’s hockey league tells councillors
Executives from the Professional Women’s Hockey League say there is not enough seating in the arena planned as part of the Lansdowne 2.0 project but Ottawa's Mayor suggests the team will outgrow the facility eventually anyway.
Jays’ Guerrero, two other Canadian-born MLB players still aiming for World Series
A total of 22 Canadian players suited up for Major League Baseball teams this season. Nine earned a chance to play in the post-season, but only three are still in the hunt for a World Series ring. Toronto Blue Jays star slugger and first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr., alongside a pair of Seattle Mariners — first baseman Josh Naylor and...
Pro and con: Hockey fans have mixed reaction to Alex Formenton not returning to the Ottawa Senators
The Ottawa Senators' decision not to re-sign forward Alex Formenton after his acquittal on sex assault charges is drawing a reaction from fans and the broader community.
Trinity Lowthian realizes her Paralympic fencing dream
Last year, Ottawa's Trinity Lowthian achieved her childhood dream of representing Team Canada.
Leading the Charge: Gwyneth Philips’ rapid rise to be the team’s starting goalie
Gwyneth Philips returns to the Ottawa Charge's net. But how did she make such a large mark as a rookie?
Ottawa teen Kevin Tobin’s determination takes him to kayak bronze at world championships
Despite living with ADHD and autism, Kevin Tobin is dismantling stigma around disabled youth athletes by proving with tenacious determination that he can achieve his goals.
Sarah Dobbin makes waves with marathon swim in support of Ottawa Riverkeeper
Sarah Dobbin had never swum more than 25 kilometres when she tackled a 50-kilometre swim from Parliament Hill to Wendover to fundraise for Ottawa Riverkeeper.
Heidi Bloomfield: Meet the CSO behind Ottawa’s new women’s professional soccer team
Heidi Bloomfield brings a community approach to Ottawa's new professional women's soccer team.
Redblacks lose revenge game, starting QB Brown to surging Hamilton Ticats
Following a narrow loss to the Tiger-Cats in Hamilton on July 12, the Ottawa Redblacks were determined to get their revenge against the Ticats in the next game at home. Unfortunately, the July 20 rematch at TD Place resulted in yet another defeat for Ottawa. The Redblacks entered the game with only one win and riding a three-game losing streak. ...
Three Ottawa Titans set to participate in 2025 Frontier League all-star game
Three members of the Ottawa Titans organization will be taking part in the 2025 Frontier League all-star game on Wednesday in Troy, New York. Among them are a hotshot rookie, a catcher who has stepped up to save the season and the man who makes everything happen on the pitching side of things. Relief pitcher Billy Duby, catcher Victor Cerny...
Cowgirl Up: Women make history at Calgary Stampede with new event
Lakota Bird eases her horse into position on the right side of the chute at the far end of the arena. She holds her lasso up over her shoulder, eyes locked on the waiting calf. She nods her head, and the gate of the chute flies opens. The calf careens into the arena. Bird races after it atop her sorrel...
Despite third-quarter comeback bid, Redblacks fall in home opener to Als
After a long offseason of waiting, Ottawa Redblacks fans finally got to see their team in action June 13 on home turf against the Montreal Alouettes. The Redblacks entered Friday’s game at TD Place with one loss on the road, which came against the high-powered Saskatchewan Roughriders. The Alouettes came to Ottawa with a win over the reigning Grey Cup...
Despite loss to Rox in thriller, Ottawa Titans optimistic about June matchups
While the box score shows that a June 5 rubber match against the Brockton Rox was a 7-6 loss for the Ottawa Titans, the final contest in a three-game series against the visitors from Massachusetts showcased why the Titans should not be counted out. The Titans returned home to face Brockton following a six-game road trip in which they didn’t...
Titans win home-opener and series over Jackals, notch record-breaking crowd
The Ottawa Titans had a successful home opening series May 20-22, displaying on-field fireworks matching the celebratory sky show that followed their first game in front of the Ottawa fans. The Titans defeated the New Jersey Jackals in a hard-fought three-game series at the Ottawa Stadium, taking the first two games. The home team dropped the third game to the...
Ottawa’s pro lacrosse team aims to stick around by forging community links
When Jeff Hartley, president of the Gloucester Lacrosse Association, first heard that a professional team would be moving to town as the Ottawa Black Bears, he saw it as “salvation” for the local lacrosse scene. He saw a pivotal opportunity for a “dying” sport threatened by year-round hockey and soccer and changing demographics. “For me, the Black Bears represents a...
Saskatchewan Huskies defeat Carleton Ravens in women’s basketball championship
The Carleton women's basketball team lost their USports National Championship final to the University of Saskatchewan 85-66.
Carleton Ravens get revenge on uOttawa in women’s basketball championship semi-finals
The Carleton women's basketball team defeated their rivals the University of Ottawa Gee Gees 84-60 at the U Sports National Championship semi-finals March 16 in a redemption match for the Ravens, who lost to the Gee Gee's in the OUA Critelli Cup Final 70-61.
Miranda Smith returns home as an Ottawa Rapid FC player
Former Gee-Gees player Miranda Smith joins Ottawa Rapid FC for the inaugural season of the Northern Super League.
Carleton Ravens starts USports women’s basketball championship with a big win over Bishop’s
The Carleton Women's Basketball team scored their first victory in the USports National Championship tournament against Bishop's University March 13.
The 25th Hour: Culture versus safety
There is data that shows Guardian Caps help reduce head injuries. Despite this youth football players refuse to wear one because they don't want to look like a "wuss".
With football season over, Carleton Ravens athletes get back to work for a chance at the CFL
While the U Sports football season officially ended with the Vanier Cup game on Nov. 23, a number of Carleton athletes are returning to the gym to get ready for a shot at the Canadian Football League draft combine.
Ottawa Charge look to take PWHL by storm as second season begins
With its season officially underway on Saturday, the Ottawa Charge has added the grit it believes it needs to play the physical game in the Professional Women’s Hockey League. The Charge hope to be able to put on a good show for the more than 7,000 fans on average who showed up to every game last year at TD Place....
City Builder: Carlos González works to give Atlético Ottawa a winning tradition
Carlos González is the head coach of the CPL soccer club Atlético Ottawa. González has just completed his third season with the club.
City Builder: Katrine Pedersen is head coach of Ottawa’s first pro women’s soccer team
Who is she? Katrine Pedersen is the new head coach of Rapid FC, Ottawa’s first professional women’s soccer team. What’s her background? The native of Horsens, Denmark is a mother of two — Bjørk and Louie — and lives with her partner, Maiken. Her playing career spanned nearly two decades, during which she represented Denmark from 1994 to 2013. For...
Ottawa’s new bike locker project spinning its wheels in first few weeks
Ottawa's new Bike Locker initiative is off to a slow start.
City Builder: Altea Active is Ottawa entrepreneur Jeff York’s new passion project
Many people know that Jeff York's brother, Jason York, played for the Ottawa Senators, but not everyone knows that Jeff played hockey for Princeton University in the 80's and is now one of the owners of the Ottawa Senators.
City Builder: World Cup athlete Aidan Kirkham balances research and skiing
Aidan Kirkham is an Ottawa native, a PhD candidate and a nordic skier who has competed in the 2024 FIS World Cup and the FISU World University Games in 2019 and 2023.
City Builder: Vanessa Gilles has become Ottawa’s ‘heroic’ Olympic soccer gold medallist
Vanessa Gilles is a Canadian soccer player who won gold at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. She wasn't born in Ottawa but her soccer career was.
City Builder: Emerance Maschmeyer shows the power behind the goalie mask
Learn about Ottawa's popular PWHL goalie Emerance Maschmeyer.