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Top four Canadian sports moments from the last decade

By Radhya Comar, December 23 2023—

When it comes to Canadian sports, the first thing that comes to mind for most people is ice hockey. This treasured sport is a longstanding symbol of Canadian culture. It has also been at … Read the rest

Photo of Herb Carnegie in La Patrie Newspaper, 1953. // Photo courtesy of the Canadian Encyclopedia.

Black Canadian athletes who set the tone for future generations

By Rebecca George, March 5 2020 —

Often when acknowledging Black pioneers in sports, athletes such as Jackie Robinson, Muhammed Ali and Jesse Owens come to mind. Black Canadian athletes are scarcely remembered or talked about, yet they are important … Read the rest