2018 Winter Olympics
Ottawa speedskater Isabelle Weidemann pushes her way into world’s elite
Weidemann won a gold medal and a silver in the 3k, as well as a silver medal in the 5k, over the first four events of the 2018-19 World Cup season in November and December. Continue reading
Olympics, elections and K-Pop dominated Twitter in Canada this year
While Justin Trudeau, K-Pop and Drake were among the most-mentioned topics on Twitter Canada this year, there was another huge theme in 2018. Continue reading
Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir talk Olympics, dating rumours, future plans on Ellen
London, Ont. ice dancing darlings Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir got a very warm welcome Tuesday morning on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Continue reading
Olympian Brigette Lacquette spends time with First Nation kids in southern Alberta
By Malika Karim Video Journalist
Kids at the Piikani First Nation were given a special treat last week when Canadian Olympic medallist Brigette Lacquette spent the whole day with them. Continue reading
Russia’s Olympic membership restored by IOC after doping ban
Russia’s ban from the Olympic movement was lifted on Wednesday despite two failed doping tests by its athletes at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics. Continue reading
N.S. Olympians show off silver medal to cheering friends, family at home
By Rebecca Lau Reporter
Blayre Turnbull and Jill Saulnier were the first Nova Scotia athletes ever named to the Canadian women’s Olympic hockey team. Continue reading
Curler Marc Kennedy puts Olympic disappointment in perspective upon return to Alberta
While many curling fans were disappointed his team didn’t win a medal at the Winter Olympic Games in Pyeongchang, Team Canada curler Marc Kennedy said he appreciated all the support he and his teammates received in South Korea and that the level of competition in the sport could be changing. Continue reading
Team Canada goaltender Shannon Szabados returns to Alberta with Olympic silver medal
The goaltender for Canada’s women’s hockey team was met by family and fans when she arrived home in Edmonton on Monday evening after helping her teammates capture a silver medal at this month’s Pyeongchang Winter Olympics. Continue reading
Calgary gives Olympic athletes returning from Pyeongchang a hero’s welcome
Team Canada set a record at the Pyongchang games, winning 29 medals, the most ever won by the country’s top athletes at a Winter Olympic Games. Continue reading
Olympic athletes return to Canada: ‘It feels good bringing it home’
“It feels even better to hold it on Canadian soil. It feels good bringing it home.” Continue reading