Tag: Sports
What’s going on in Wasaga Beach? Profit, piping plovers and an Ontario town’s complicated future
By Fatima Syed, The Narwhal
The Great Lakes News Collaborative includes Bridge Michigan, Circle of Blue, Great Lakes Now at Detroit PBS, Michigan Public and The Narwhal who work together to bring audiences news and information about the impact of climate change, pollution, and aging infrastructure on the Great Lakes and drinking water.
Owen Sound bests Barrie in Port Elgin
The Owen Sound Attack gave Saugeen Shores hockey fans something to smile about with a 4-1 win over the Barrie Colts on Sunday afternoon. A jam-packed crowd of 1,100 filled the Plex in Port Elgin to take in the exhibition game. Owen Sound scheduled two “neutral site” games as part of its five-game exhibition schedule […]
PHOTOS: Are you ready for some (Detroit Lions) football?
Thousands of fans flocked to downtown London on Sunday to watch the Detroit Lions’ season opener against the Green Bay Packers on the big screens inside Canada Life Place. A street party featuring food trucks and a DJ was held before kickoff. Photos by LFP’s Dale Carruthers dcarruthers@postmedia.com
London Knights leader Sam O’Reilly reflects on summer rest, Edmonton trade
There wasn’t a lot of hockey for Sam O’Reilly this summer. “My last game was the finals of the Memorial Cup when we won (against Medicine Hat),” the London Knights’ top centre said before the club’s 2-1 exhibition win over the Erie Otters Friday at Canada Life Place. “I’m fired up (to get going again). […]
Western Mustangs improve to 3-0 with blowout win over Ottawa Gee-Gees
Ethan Dolby missed the playoffs last year after breaking his ankle in the regular-season finale against Windsor. The road back to health was long, but it is proving fruitful. The Western running back racked up 182 yards – his third straight 100-yard game – and scored three touchdowns in the Mustangs’ 55-29 victory over the […]