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.
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.
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.
Police Bust $1M Romanian Refugee Retail Theft Gang
A multi-jurisdictional task force has dismantled a sophisticated retail theft syndicate allegedly run by Romanian refugees, responsible for millions in stolen goods across three provinces. Learn the details of Project Sommes.
Trump Kids' Book in Refugee Welcome Packets: Emails
Internal emails reveal a Trump appointee proposed including a children's biography of Donald Trump in welcome packets for white South African refugees. The plan has sparked backlash.
South Africa Raids U.S. Refugee Processing Centre
South African immigration officials conducted a raid on a U.S.-run refugee processing centre. Get the latest details on this international incident and its implications.
Saskatoon family desperate to bring sisters from Afghanistan
A Saskatoon family is in a race against time to bring two sisters to safety in Canada as the Taliban's oppression of women intensifies. Read their urgent story and the bureaucratic hurdles they face.
Suspect arrested in Charlotte light rail stabbing
A suspect is in custody after a stabbing on Charlotte's LYNX Blue Line, the same light rail where a Ukrainian refugee was killed earlier. Get the latest details on the investigation.
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.
MRU Program Transitions Refugees to Meaningful Jobs
A partnership between Mount Royal University, the Alberta government, and the Northpine Foundation is successfully helping refugees in Calgary transition into meaningful careers. Learn how the StartWork campaign is changing lives.
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.
Activist from Netflix's 'The Swimmers' on trial in Greece
The activist whose real-life rescue of his sister inspired the hit Netflix film 'The Swimmers' is now on trial in Greece. Get the latest details on the case.
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.
StartWork Helps Refugees Find Employment in Alberta
A government-partnered program in Calgary has helped 40 refugees find work through specialized training with four employers. Learn how this initiative is changing lives.
Amnesty accuses Sudanese paramilitary of war crimes
Amnesty International accuses Sudan's Rapid Support Forces of war crimes in a deadly assault on a refugee camp. The report details ethnically targeted killings and calls for international action.
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.
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.
Ukrainian child's death prompts coroner safety demands
Quebec coroner calls for improved pedestrian safety measures following the 2022 hit-and-run death of 7-year-old Ukrainian refugee Mariia Legenkovska in Montreal.
Afghan refugee charged in DC National Guard shooting
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, accused of killing a National Guard member near White House, showed years of mental health decline. Emails reveal mounting concerns before attack.
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.
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