Category: Olympics
Local figure skater awarded bronze at Winter Games in Italy
The wins keep coming for Kincardine figure skater Brooke Thomas. “It’s amazing to know that all of my hard work and all of my training paid off,” said Thomas, who received bronze at the Special Olympics World Winter Games in March, building on her gold-medal win at nationals last year. As one of 12 figure […]
Beijing Buses 95% Electric, Hydrogen Buses Dwindling, Refueling Stations Closing
A rule of thumb I’ve been applying for a while is to look at what is succeeding in China in terms of clean technology. It tries everything that’s potentially viable domestically and fierce competition weeds out the winners from the losers. And on battery-electric buses vs hydrogen buses, and battery-electric … [continued]
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Q+A: Maggie Mac Neil reflects on swimming success, next steps
Maggie Mac Neil has closed the book on one of Canada’s best swimming careers and ranks as one of the most successful athletes in London sports history.
London’s leveled-up NASH Cup will now provide Olympic squash springboard
The NASH Cup has leveled up at an interesting time. The 16th annual Professional Squash Association stop in London is now considered a âCopperâ world tour event with more points available and US$25,000 purses for both the menâs and womenâs draws. That boost has happened as the sport prepares to take part in the Olympics […]
The LFP Podcast, ep. 182: Our Olympics review/Western Mustangs football preview
Sports reporter Ryan Pyette spoke with host Rachel Gilbert about the season ahead for the powerhouse Western Mustangs football team.