The Niagara Predators have had a flurry of signing activity the past two weeks. Three new members of the Greater Metro Junior A Hockey League (GMHL) team were recently announced, including two who will be joining the Virgil-based team from overseas. Askar Aimanbetov is re-signing, as he was a member of the team in 2018-2019 when the Predators were still … [Read more...] about Preds sign three new players
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Summer Games tennis first week, sailing second week
The Niagara 2022 Canada Summer Games is delivering on its promise to involve all 12 of the region’s municipalities. In Niagara-on-the-Lake, tennis and sailing take the spotlight during the 16-day duration of the event. Tennis begins at the NOTL Tennis Club on Sunday, Aug. 7 at 9 a.m. That morning Ontario takes on Alberta in Pool A, Manitoba battles Nova Scotia in Pool … [Read more...] about Summer Games tennis first week, sailing second week
Don Goodwin to be inducted into Hall of Honour
Niagara-on-the-Lake resident Rosemary Goodwin is totally thrilled to see her late husband Don inducted into the Canada Games Hall of Honour this Friday night. “It’s absolutely wonderful,” says Goodwin. “And when I found out that Stacey Allaster, who was a great friend of Don’s, was being inducted too, it made me really, really pleased.” Goodwin and Alastar, who grew up in … [Read more...] about Don Goodwin to be inducted into Hall of Honour
Nolan family passing on love of hockey
Former Buffalo Sabres head coach Ted Nolan discovered his love of hockey growing up in Garden River First Nation, just outside of Sault Ste. Marie, playing on his backyard rink. With his sons Brandon and Jordan, both former National Hockey League players, the St. Davids resident is now on a mission to ensure Indigenous youth across the country find that same joy in the … [Read more...] about Nolan family passing on love of hockey
Two chequered flags and a charity event for Friesen
This weekend’s break from the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series meant Niagara-on-the-Lake native Stewart Friesen could turn his attention to the stock car circuit as well as his charity work. And what a weekend it was, as Friesen captured two chequered flags and raised $30,000 for the Crossroads Centre for Children in Schenectady, New York. “The school deals … [Read more...] about Two chequered flags and a charity event for Friesen
