Skateboarding
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Halifax skaters on board with new indoor park rolling in next monthA new indoor skate park and community hotspot called The Hub is coming to the Halifax area in May, and skateboarders are ramping up for its grand-opening.CanadaApr 26
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B.C. skater balances world championship dreams and guardianship of 2 younger sistersThe young skater is the legal guardian to her two younger sisters who compete in street luge, and the family is beyond busy honouring the memory of their mom.CanadaJan 23
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Indigenous-led skateboard contest hopes to fill gap Slam City Jam left7 Gen Skate Festival is back for its second year — this time at the PNE — filling a much-needed gap in the community while highlighting Indigenous culture.SportsNov 9, 2023
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Winnipeg welcomes year-round indoor skatepark ‘Pitikwe’ for inclusive funThe Pitikwe Skatepark is named for the Cree word meaning 'come in' or 'welcome,' which is a fitting title given the aims of the group behind the project.EntertainmentSep 8, 2023
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10-year-old skateboarding phenom from Calgary to compete at X-GamesCalgary's Reese Nelson will be competing at the upcoming X-Games after placing third in the women's vert final at this year's Vert Alert and won the women's best trick event.SportsJul 6, 2023
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Montreal police offering up to $3K for info leading to arrest in fatal hit and runMontreal police say a 21-year-old man, who was skateboarding at the time of the hit and run, died from his injuries while in hospital.CanadaMar 1, 2023
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Skateboarder dies in hospital after suspected hit and run in MontrealThe incident involving the skateboarder and a vehicle happened at the intersection of De Lorimier Avenue and Ste-Catherine Street in the Centre-Sud neighbourhood.CrimeFeb 27, 2023
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Calgary club helps cultivate girl power in skateboarding sceneWomen are helping usher in a revival in a male-dominated sport. A Calgary club dedicated to that inclusivity has helped foster the rise of the skater girl.FeaturesAug 26, 2022
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Longboard race in Kelowna, B.C. this weekend will see speeds in excess of 80 km/h, says organizerThe two-day event, which is expected to attract between 60 and 100 longboarders, will see racers tear down Knox Mountain Drive in Kelowna.SportsAug 19, 2022
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Non-profit Nations Skate Youth teaches Kahnawake youth to skateboardThrough workshops, non-profit Nations Skate Youth teaches Indigenous youth about the sport, all while instilling a sense of pride in their culture.SportsAug 18, 2022
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