Escape on the Mound

 Photos by Carlos Verde The hardy souls remaining in the bleachers at RCGT Park find their voice in the bottom of the ninth and final inning. “Come on, Sanchez. Strike this bum out,” rings one well-lubricated voice high down the first-base side. It’s June 2nd, but the temperature is sinking

Get Acquainted With Ottawa’s Top Sports Teams

 Photo by Craig Dow. When it comes to sports, Ottawa is spoiled rotten. Our city is home to numerous professional and amateur sports teams, making Ottawa a four season sports destination. From professional soccer and CFL football in the summer to the Ottawa Senators in the cooler months, there is an array

Monkeys and Crocodiles Play Baseball: an interview with Angel Krishna

 Illustration by Angel Alvarez. In the game of baseball, it’s easy to see when there’s a lack of communication on the field. Whether it’s a wrong pitch, jumbled infield pass or a missed fly ball by two outfielders, communication can make or break the game. Both on and off the

Many Shades of Dallas

 Photo by Matt Pasant. Sixth Floor Museum. Photo credit: Sixth Floor Museum There is an overwhelming feeling in Dallas,Texas that anything is possible. It is a city with guts and spirit, and while Dallas oozes wealth, it is also a city with a big heart, kind people and warm hospitality.

Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame Profile: John Hiller

 2015 marks the Year of Sport and the 60th anniversary of Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame. In recognition of these important milestones, OLM will be featuring Honoured Members of Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame in a weekly Profile piece. Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame aims to share the stories and

Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame Profile: Bobbie Rosenfeld

 2015 marks the Year of Sport and the 60th anniversary of Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame. In recognition of these important milestones, OLM will be featuring Honoured Members of Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame in a weekly Profile piece. Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame aims to share the stories and

You Belong Here: Carlingwood YMCA

 Now that fall is officially here, the days of frisbee in a wide-open field or stepping up to the plate for a game of baseball are gone. With the brisk air setting in, families can look to the newest YMCA at Carlingwood Mall for indoor family fun. The YMCA offers

Top 25 People in the Capital 2014

 by Marie Waine, Janice Dickson & Caleigh DiNicolantonio. Our list of the TOP 25 people in the Capital reflects a small sampling of the citizens who lead and make our community better. While honourees differ greatly in vocation and social circumstance, they share a commonality: With the odd exception, they

Does Canada Need Bill C-290?

 Photo courtesy of Jamie In Bytown. The Super Bowl, the Stanley Cup and now the World Cup are progressing before our very eyes, but residents of Canada will know all too well they are unable to wager single stake selections on any of the sporting events this summer. This is

Steroid Shame Falls on Selig

 There are several kinds of disappointment in sports, ranging from the collective failure of an entire team (say, this year’s Toronto Blue Jays) to the personal shortcomings of a team’s individual players (say, this year’s Toronto Blue Jays). Baseball’s most pervasive frustration, however, has managed to develop on the field