Ottawa’s Potent Presence in the Rio Olympics

 More than 314 Canadians are competing in the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. Here is a breakdown of some of the competing athletes that have come through Ottawa. The Ottawa Rowing Club was founded in 1867, which makes it the oldest rowing club in Canada. The club is known for

An Interview with the Last Canadian Quarterback

 From the Sens’ legendary ‘Hamburgler’ streak last spring, to the Fury’s impossible season, and the Redblacks playing for the Grey Cup this weekend, Ottawa’s sports teams have had more success in 2015 than we know how to handle. To reflect on some of Ottawa’s past sporting triumphs, and to celebrate

Uniting the Nation Through Sport

 The collective experience of cheering on our Canadian athletes and rejoicing in their achievements cultivates a distinct sense of unity. Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame, the award-winning national museum based in Calgary, exemplifies the importance of sport in Canada. It has 12 galleries representing 65 sports and more than 50 hands-on interactive visitor experiences dedicated to celebrating inspirational

Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame Profile: Dave Steen

 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

Curtis Lu is a Homegrown Taekwondo Champion

 In just two months, Ottawa’s Sabum Curtis Lu has won four gold medals for taekwondo in local and international tournaments. The 19-year-old’s first two golds came on June 13, during the Gen. Choi Legacy World Cup. That tournament, held at Algonquin College here in Ottawa, honours one of taekwondo’s founders,

Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame Profile: Rick Hansen

 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: Curt Harnett

 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: Bill O’Donnell

 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: Sandra Schmirler

 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: Ken Read

 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

Celebrating Sporting Excellence in Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame

 No one would have guessed Michelle Cameron Coulter, an Olympic synchronized swimmer, failed her first-level swimming class four times. Coulter is a six-time World Champion and swam on the Canadian national team for over ten years. She became the first Albertan to win a Summer Olympic gold medal and was

There is Something Special About This Ice

 The Goulbourn Figure Skating Club presents: Special Olympians and their coaches: coach Cathy Skinner (first from left), coach Natalie Cholette (first from right), coach Sarah Wammes (fourth from right) and coach Kelsey Drysdale (sixth from right) Photo by: Alex Gunther Eleven-year-old Duncan does not speak. But the boy's father Scott Miller

Canadian Athletes and a Look at Canada’s 2014 Olympic Men’s hockey team

 I can't wait for Men's Olympic Hockey to start. Will there be another Crosby dream moment or will the Russians take it this year? Canadians look forward to the Olympics to watch many winter sports but in the end the juggernaut is the Olympic Men's hockey team and the most