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Cricket, a popular sport for new immigrants
On an overcast Saturday afternoon in Brampton, two teams of 11 players dressed all in white gather on a field outside an office building for one purpose: seven hours of cricket. The Brampton Masters...
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There’s no better way to get fit by taking part in a sport
Before Yevgeniy Tolmachev arrived in Canada from Kazakhstan nine years ago, the sport of ultimate frisbee was as foreign to him as a Tim Horton’s double double. Two years later, the friendship,...
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Igor Tikhomirov is a six-time Russian champion in épée fencing
Coming from a country that encourages athleticism, it’s no wonder that Igor Tikhomirov brought his spirit for sport with him when he emigrated from Russia to Canada in 1996 at the age of 33. Tikhomirov...
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BMO Team of the Week 2011 contest
As part of its nationwide youth soccer program, BMO Financial Group has started its BMO Team of the Week 2011 contest. Canadians soccer enthusiasts may vote for their favourite team out of 15 finalists...
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Memories of soccer at Waterloo Park
The ball hovers by and hits the hard, dry ground a few metres behind the last man. Two players, one from each team, start running. A frantic race ensues as defender and forward sprint to claim the...
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Sparking interest in sports including hockey among immigrant children in the GTA
Photo by Tannis Toohey/Toronto Star. Ice hockey is widely recognized as Canada’s national pastime, but its popularity has not traditionally extended to most immigrant communities. To boost awareness of...
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Whitecaps soccer season ends; highlights love for ‘the beautiful game’
Manchester-born Carl Valentine, a Whitecaps legend. When the ball first rolled at kickoff on March 19, 2011, the crowd erupted and an electric feeling shook Empire Stadium. It had been a long time...
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Toronto Maple Leafs to hold free learn-to-skate clinic
It’s the perfect time to get your child on skates and who better than the pros to teach your child this must-have skill for the winter! Register your child now for a FREE Learn to Skate clinic being...
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12 facts immigrants should know about Canadian ‘football’ While it may not be as hyped as the U.S. football celebration Super Bowl, Canada’s Grey Cup, today, Nov. 27, in Vancouver, is one of the...
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Canada’s Milos Raonic beats top-seeded Serbian for second career ATP title
Milos Raonic kisses the trophy after winning in the final match against Serbia's Janko Tipsarevic at the ATP Chennai Open 2012 tennis tournament in Chennai, India, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012. Photo,...
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Experience Hockey: Learn to skate and play! A program for new Canadians
Experience Hockey: A Program for New Canadians Learn to skate and play! Canadian Immigrant and HockeyNow magazines are teaming up! Together, we are launching the exciting Experience Hockey program in...
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Canadian immigrant bobsledders to race at Sochi Olympic Games
Lascelles Brown and Chris Spring. From Feb. 7 to 23, Canada’s elite athletes will compete in the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia. For two bobsledders, Lascelles Brown and Chris Spring,...
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Campaign to get immigrant Frederick Heather into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame
Cricketer Frederick Heather. Frederick Heather immigrated to Canada from England in 1921, bringing only $250 in his pocket. His limited funds were overshadowed by his unlimited passion for the sport of...
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Here’s why you should try curling in Canada
Richard Dobbs began to curl after immigrating to Canada. Photo by Alessandro Shinoda Newcomers are often fascinated by Canadian sports, especially those played on snow or ice. With a long history in...
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Newcomers are at high-risk of drowning
Lifesaving Society has identified newcomers to Canada as a high-risk group for drowning. The society plans to update drowning statistics that indicate an increase in Canadian drowning deaths in 2010,...
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BMO Team of the Week 2011 contest
As part of its nationwide youth soccer program, BMO Financial Group has started its BMO Team of the Week 2011 contest. Canadians soccer enthusiasts may vote for their favourite team out of 15 finalists...
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Children’s novel follows Syrian refugee playing soccer in Vancouver
In time for fall, Lorimer Books has released the fourth novel of its Soccer United series, Golden Game. Based on the characters from David Starr’s first book of the series, Golden Goal, the new story...
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