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Moments from the 2022 Olympic Games
Some interesting moments from the 2022 Olympics so far.
News Quiz: What Do You Remember About 2021?
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Chris Nikic is an Ironman
On Nov. 7, 2020, Chris Nikic did something incredible. He became the first person with Down syndrome to complete one of the most gruelling athleticcompetitions in the world–the Ironman triathlon. What is the Ironman? In the Ironman triathlon, athletes must swim […]
News Quiz: What Do You Remember About 2018?
It’s our annual quiz! How much do you remember about the events of 2018. Test yourself!
Canada, Mexico, US To Co-Host 2026 World Cup (Men’s Soccer)
The FIFA World Cup, the biggest event in men’s soccer–perhaps in sports, period–will be co-hosted jointly in 2026 by Canada, Mexico and the United States.
Each of the three countries will host some of the games. One proposal is for Canada and Mexico to each host 10 games, and for the United States to host 60 games.
Canada hosted the women’s world cup in 2015, one of only four countries to host both events.
Argonauts Win 105th Grey Cup
On Sunday, November 26, The Calgary Stampeders battled The Toronto Argonauts for the CFL’s most coveted trophy, The Grey Cup. It was the 105th time the championship game has been played. The game boasted all of the excitement and drama that you would expect and was tightly contested by both teams. The Grey Cup was played in snowy conditions in our nation’s capital, Ottawa.
Paralympics In Rio, On Until Sept. 18
The Paralympic Games are running from Sept. 7 to 18 in Rio de Janeiro (known as “Rio”), Brazil.
More than 170 nations have athletes competing in the Paralympic Games.
The Paralympic Games follow the 2016 Summer Olympic Games which took place in Rio from Aug. 5 to 21.
This Summer, Canada Had A Sing-A-Long
Recently, people across Canada came together in a unique and emotional musical experience.
Canadians said thank-you and good-bye to the iconic rock band, The Tragically Hip.
Many Canadians have enjoyed the unique Canadian sound of the band for many years. In fact, some people say the band plays “the soundtrack of Canada” and the “music that is in Canadians’ hearts.” Of course, not every Canadian enjoys the music of The Hip, as they’re known, but a great many do.
Muhammad Ali: Float Like A Butterfly…
Every sport has an icon: one person who defines what that sport looks, sounds, and feels like. In the boxing world, there is no single fighter who could be said to have a greater claim to that title than Muhammad Ali. Ali changed the sport of boxing, flipped it on its head, and, in-so-doing became the inspiration of all the young boxers who followed in his “butterfly-like” footsteps. But, perhaps, even more impressively, Muhammad Ali changed the way all athletes are regarded.
