News Silver Tastes Bitter to Briand June 19, 2017 Judo Canada - Montreal, June 17, 2017 – Étienne Briand is leaving Mexico with a silver medal around his neck. Although the Montrealer bowed out to his opponent in the U81 kg final at the Cancun Grand Prix, he did...
News France sweeps Canada today in World League June 19, 2017 Volleyball Canada - Antwerp, Belgium – It was a decisive 3-0 (25-16, 25-15, 25-21) win for France over Canada on Saturday in World League play. Up-and-coming French phenom Stephen Boyer contributed 25 points (24 spikes, one serve) to help his team overwhelm the Canadians....
Knowledge Nuggets restricting unhealthy marketing - sport canada Nutrition On June 10, 2017, Health Canada launched a public consultation on restricting the marketing of unhealthy foods and beverages to children. The proposed approach aims to protect children from marketing tactics that encourage them to eat unhealthy foods. The...
News U16 MEN DEFEAT VENEZUELA 80-43 AT 2017 FIBA AMERICAS CHAMPIONSHIP June 19, 2017 Canada Basketball -U16 MEN DEFEAT VENEZUELA 80-43 AT 2017 FIBA AMERICAS CHAMPIONSHIP CANADA FINISHES 1ST IN POOL A, FACES PUERTO RICO IN SEMI-FINALS FORMOSA, ARGENTINA (June 16, 2017) - Canada's U16 Men's National Team defeated Venezuela, 80-43, in the final game of the group...
News Canada picks up a five-set victory over Belgium June 19, 2017 Volleyball Canada - Antwerp, Belgium – In a five-set thriller that saw Belgium fight back from a two-set deficit, Canada prevailed today in FIVB World League Group 1 play 2-3 (23-25, 13-25, 26-24, 25-22, 10-15) Stephen Maar contributed 24 points and 19 spikes...
News A Quick Adiós for Jacob Valois in Mexico June 19, 2017 Judo Canada - Montreal, June 16, 2017 – Friday, Jacob Valois stepped onto his first-ever competition tatami at Mexico’s Cancun Grand Prix. Sadly, it was a short day for the young judoka from Boucherville, who was halted after a single...
News Cameron Smedley slides into semi-final in Prague June 19, 2017 Canoe Kayak Canada - PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC (16 juin 17, 2017) – Cameron Smedley (Dunrobin, ON) opened the first ICF Canoe Slalom World Cup in Prague by qualifying for Sunday’s semi-finals. Smedley placed 28th overall in the preliminary heat of...
News Canoe Kayak Canada names first group of sprint athletes to World Championships Teams June 19, 2017 Canoe Kayak Canada - OTTAWA, ON (June 16, 2017) – Canoe Kayak Canada is proud to name its first group of athletes to represent Canada at the 2017 Senior World Championships in Racice, Czech Republic (August 23-27) and the U23...
News 2017 ROGERS CUP PRESENTED BY NATIONAL BANK MEDIA ACCREDITATION APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE June 19, 2017 Tennis Canada WHAT: Tennis Canada is now accepting media accreditation applications from Canadian and international print, television, radio, and online journalists and photographers for the 2017 Rogers Cup presented by National Bank. Rogers Cup presented by National Bank, Toronto WTA...
News OFFICIAL GAMES MEDALS REVEALED AS TORONTO 2017 NORTH AMERICAN INDIGENOUS GAMES GOES FOR GOLD IN PARTNERSHIP WITH UNIFOR June 19, 2017 2017 NAIG Host Society - Toronto, ON – June 16, 2017 – Toronto 2017 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) Host Society announced Unifor as a presenting partner for the multi-sport Games, taking place in the City of Toronto and Greater Toronto Area...
