Kitchener's Top Sports Stories of 2025
A Kitchener basketball player joins the Washington Wizards and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wins CP Male Athlete of the Year. Explore the top sports moments from the region in 2025.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander named CP Male Athlete of the Year
Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been honoured as The Canadian Press Male Athlete of the Year for 2025, marking his second time winning the prestigious award. Read more about his stellar season.
SGA Named Canada's 2025 Athlete of the Year
Canadian basketball star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's historic 2025, featuring an NBA MVP, championship, and scoring title, earns him Postmedia's Athlete of the Year honour. Discover his remarkable journey.
McIntosh wins third straight Canadian athlete of year honour
Toronto swimmer Summer McIntosh is named The Canadian Press female athlete of the year for 2025, marking her third consecutive win. Discover her record-breaking year and future goals.
Summer McIntosh named Canada's top female athlete for 2025
Swimming sensation Summer McIntosh has been honoured as The Canadian Press female athlete of the year for 2025, marking another historic achievement in her dominant career. Discover her journey.
Manitoba lowers breast cancer screening self-referral age
Manitoba has lowered the age for self-referral breast cancer screening to 40, a move celebrated by advocates. Learn about the change and its impact on early detection.
Australia's Social Media Age Limit: A Call for Canada
Australia has begun enforcing a minimum age of 16 for social media accounts, shifting responsibility to platforms. Michael Burns argues Canada must adopt and expand this approach to protect children's mental health and focus in schools.
Dolph Lundgren claps back at critics of his marriage
Action star Dolph Lundgren responds to critics of his marriage to Emma Krokdal, who is 39 years younger. He credits her with helping him through his cancer battle and says 'all that matters is that you enjoy your life.'
Nova Scotia Snowboarder Targets 2026 Winter Olympics
Nova Scotia snowboard cross athlete Liam Moffatt is training hard with his sights set on representing Canada at the 2026 Winter Games. Learn about his journey and Olympic ambitions.
Reece Howden wins 20th career ski cross World Cup gold
Canadian ski cross star Reece Howden secures his 20th career World Cup victory with a gold medal performance at Nakiska Ski Resort in Alberta. Read about his historic win.
Before and After School Care Returns to South Huron
South Huron families will see the return of before and after school childcare programs next year, a critical service for working parents. Learn about the reinstatement and its impact on the community.
Women Athletes Fight Against Restrictive Sports Uniforms
Australian basketball star Erin Phillips leads a growing movement against uncomfortable, sexualized uniforms in women's sports, sparking a global conversation on athlete autonomy and performance.
Calgarian Tom Stephen named to Olympic cross-country team
Calgary athlete Tom Stephen has officially earned a place on Canada's Olympic cross-country skiing team. Discover his journey and what this means for Canadian winter sports.
Finding Love Despite a 28-Year Age Difference
A Canadian writer shares her journey of falling for and marrying a man nearly three decades older, challenging stereotypes about age-gap relationships and finding unexpected firsts.
Early CPP, OAS Payments Delivered Before Christmas
Canadian seniors receive their final 2025 CPP and Old Age Security payments early this month. Learn about the amounts, eligibility, and the 2026 increases.
Spotify's 2025 'Listening Age' Feature Goes Viral in Canada
Spotify's 2025 Wrapped report includes a new 'listening age' metric, sparking reactions from users and Canadian politicians. Discover how it's calculated and who topped this year's charts.
Canadian pregnancy guidelines stigmatize older mothers: study
A Concordia University study finds Canadian medical guidelines on pregnancy can stigmatize women choosing motherhood later in life. Read the full analysis.
McIntosh smashes U.S. Open swim record by over 15 seconds
Canadian swimming sensation Summer McIntosh dominated the women's 400m freestyle at the U.S. Open, setting a new meet record and winning by a staggering margin. Read about her incredible performance.
Abigail Strate Wins Silver at Ski Jumping World Cup
Calgary's Abigail Strate captures a silver medal at the World Cup large hill event in Wisla, Poland, marking her second podium this season. Read about her triumphant jump and Olympic ambitions.
Global research led by UCalgary aims to prevent injuries in female athletes
Dr. Carolyn Emery of the University of Calgary spearheaded a global consensus, creating 56 recommendations to reduce the high injury and concussion rates plaguing female athletes.
Alberta BMX racer Molly Simpson wins 2025 USA Pro title
Red Deer's Molly Simpson, 22, caps an outstanding season by clinching the prestigious 2025 USA BMX Pro Women's overall championship. Discover her journey to the top.
Calgary Dinos launch Women in Sport Scholarship Breakfast
The University of Calgary Dinos will host the inaugural Women in Sport Scholarship Breakfast on Feb. 5, 2026, to advance equity and support for women's varsity athletics. Learn more about the event and its mission.
OLG: Don't Give Lottery Tickets as Stocking Stuffers
The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation issues a holiday warning against giving lottery tickets as gifts to minors. Learn the risks and legal age requirements.
Saskatoon teen qualifies for World Karate Championships
A Saskatoon teenager is heading to Italy to compete in the World Karate Championships after a stunning qualification performance. Read her inspiring journey.
Canadian nurse makes ultra-marathon history with Grand Slam
Sandra Lafontaine becomes first Canadian woman to complete the Grand Slam of Ultra-Marathons, finishing four ultra-distance events in eight months.
92-year-old Emma Mazzenga redefines athletic longevity
At 92 years young, Italian master runner Emma Mazzenga proves age is just a number, inspiring athletes worldwide with her remarkable track performances and redefining what's possible for senior athletes.
Canadian Paralympian Shares Story to Empower Women
Canadian Paralympic sprinter Marissa Papaconstantinou uses her journey and Tokyo 2020 bronze medal experience to inspire and empower women across Canada.
Calgary's Lia Cho Soars in Figure Skating
At just 13, Calgary's Lia Cho from the Glencoe Club is defying expectations and reaching new heights in competitive figure skating. Discover her inspiring journey.
Penny Oleksiak swimming ban for whereabouts failure
Canadian Olympic champion Penny Oleksiak faces swimming suspension due to whereabouts failure. Learn what this means for anti-doping rules and her career.
World's Strongest Woman Stripped of Title After Revelation
Previous World's Strongest Woman loses title after being revealed as transgender former adult film star. Breaking news on the controversial decision and its implications for women's sports.
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