Keeping in check: Chess helps me get through the pandemic
The game of chess has given Capital Current's Jonathan Rudnicki a sense of progress in a time when many people felt stagnant. He writes the game also gave him something to focus on and learn from.
Combat sports teach women much more than how to fight
Combat sports teach women how to defend themselves, build confidence and self-efficacy, relieve stress, and much more.
COVID has reminded me that ringette — so much more than a hockey lookalike — is my passion and my family
Christianna Alexiou has been playing ringette for 14 years and shares what this Canadian sport means to her.
New scholarship aims to support uOttawa’s Black and Indigenous student athletes
A fund created by two former uOttawa Gee-Gees aims to help Black and Indigenous student athletes who are juggling school, work and sport.
UOttawa Black students’ advocacy group gives back to Boys and Girls Club with holiday fundraiser
The Black Student-Athlete Advocacy Council formed at the University of Ottawa in 2020 celebrated Christmas at St. Louis Bar and Grill and collected donations for the Boys and Girls of Ottawa.
The 25th Hour: Reunited at the rink
As temperatures continue to drop and snow starts to fall that means one thing for Canadians; outdoor rinks will soon be packed with friends reunited again.
The 25th Hour: Cheering on the next generation
The Carleton Ravens played host to the 2021 U Sports Men's Soccer National Championship. Talar Stockton takes us through the team's pursuit of its first national championship.
On the rebound: Basketball players embrace mental health in first in-person pandemic season
Basketball players and staff are speaking up to fight against mental health stigma in sports.
Ottawa’s de Brienne finds footing at Carleton capping soccer journey across Canada with ‘viral goal’
Carleton Ravens rookie Matteo de Brienne harbours hopes of a professional soccer career and the drive to make it happen.
In light of Team Canada soccer triumph, it’s time to move forward with pro women’s sports in this country
Women's sports have grown in viewership and popularity, but when will the Canadian professional sports landscape reflect that?
NHL’s handling of sexual assault allegations could guide amateur sports in Ottawa
Minor hockey leagues in Ottawa can learn from how the NHL mishandled the Kyle Beach affair and apply the lessons to their own leagues.
On the Rebound: Ottawa Sport Council rolls out return-to-play roadmap, promotes progress on equity, diversity challenges
The Ottawa Sport Council has spent the past year developing programs to help community organizations adapt to the pandemic.