Michael Enright on what the Summit Series meant to Canadians 50 years ago
This is part of a series of columns by Michael Enright, reflecting his more than 50 years as a journalist and CBC broadcaster covering Canadian and global news events.
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Unionville baseball tournament raises $30K for organ donation charities
Brian Steinman was staying with his twin brother Aaron in Keswick, Ont., last December when tragedy struck. Aaron Steinman and his fiancee found him in the basement. He had just collapsed after suffering a stroke.
Wild's Dumba on the significance of role in Black Ice documentary
Premiering on Saturday at the Toronto International Film Festival, Black Ice - directed by Oscar nominee Hubert Davis and executive produced by LeBron James, Drake, and Maverick Carter - examines the role of Black players in Canadian hockey, from pre-NHL contributions to the game to the struggles against racism that continue to this day.
Remembering the Queen's brushes with sports
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PWHPA announces first games of 2022-23 Dream Gap Tour
The Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association (PWHPA) announced details for the first two stops of its 2022-23 Dream Gap Tour on Friday.
Players shed new light on memorable Canada-Soviet Summit Series in '1972' book
Every time there's a Summit Series anniversary, hockey fans are reminded of Canada's thrilling comeback victory over the Soviet Union and Paul Henderson's where-were-you-when Game 8 winner.
Joy Drop: Canadian women's hockey cup runneth over
Happy Friday, friends! This has been a particularly exciting week. Congratulations to the Canadian women's hockey team for winning the IIHF gold (again).
Presence of Spain will make India's pool even tougher: Graham Reid
World No.5 India are placed in a tough Pool D alongside England (world No. 6), Spain (world No.8) and Wales in the showpiece event to be jointly hosted by Bhubaneswar and Rourkela from January 13 to 29 next year. The Indians drew 4-4 against England and beat Wales 4-1 en route to a silver medal-winning effort in this year's Birmingham Commonwealth Games.