Ontario Sports

• Ontario’s sports betting market experienced boost in 3rd fiscal quarter

  Ontario's sports-betting market experienced a 71 cent increase in total gaming revenue in the third fiscal quarter, according to figures released Thursday by iGaming Ontario.

  Sports

  Jan 26
  
• London Lightning headed to National Basketball League of Canada finals

  A 110-108 victory in Windsor, Ont., on Friday night gave the Lightning a 3-0 series win over the Express.

  Sports

  May 21, 2022
  
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• Busy opening month for Ontario’s fledgling sports-betting market

  It's been a competitive start for Ontario's fledgling sports-betting market but Greg Warren is anticipating that to ramp up shortly.

  Consumer

  Apr 28, 2022
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• No shortage of operators looking to get into full Ontario sports betting market

  In fact, a report by Deloitte Canada estimated the legalization of single-event sports betting in Canada could grow to close to $28 billion within five years.

  Sports

  Mar 22, 2022
• Ontario to allow high-contact sports, more music extracurriculars in schools

  Some low contact sports like tennis have been ongoing in schools but high contact sports such as basketball were paused due to COVID-19 risk.

  Health

  Feb 10, 2022
• Capacity limits for Ontario sports teams still more than a month away

  Ontario's plans to ease COVID-19 restrictions won't have any immediate impact on fan capacity for hockey and basketball teams operating in the province.

  Sports

  Jan 20, 2022
• COVID-19: OHL to continue with 2021-22 season amid new Ontario restrictions

  The OHL's three U.S.-based teams, the Erie Otters, the Flint Firebirds and the Saginaw Spirit, will not be subject to Ontario's restrictions when playing at home.

  Sports

  Jan 5, 2022
• Ontario university sports from athletes to staff are overwhelmingly white, report finds

  University athletics in Ontario are overwhelmingly white, from student athletes to coaches to administrators, according to a new report that found rampant systemic racism.

  Education

  Oct 25, 2021
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• Ontario government backtracks and allows high-contact sports after back-to-school guidance released

  Dr. Kieran Moore said the initial decision meant sports like hockey and basketball wouldn't be allowed indoors. He said officials got feedback from health units and sports groups.

  Education

  Aug 4, 2021
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• COVID-19: Ottawa BlackJacks denied vaccinated health workers in the stands for home games

  The Ottawa BlackJacks say they haven't heard back from the Ontario government about a request sent two weeks ago hoping to invite vaccinated health workers to a basketball game.

  Sports

  Jun 18, 2021