Kitchener's Top Sports Stories of 2025
A Kitchener basketball player joins the Washington Wizards and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wins CP Male Athlete of the Year. Explore the top sports moments from the region in 2025.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander named CP Male Athlete of the Year
Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been honoured as The Canadian Press Male Athlete of the Year for 2025, marking his second time winning the prestigious award. Read more about his stellar season.
SGA Named Canada's 2025 Athlete of the Year
Canadian basketball star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's historic 2025, featuring an NBA MVP, championship, and scoring title, earns him Postmedia's Athlete of the Year honour. Discover his remarkable journey.
McIntosh wins third straight Canadian athlete of year honour
Toronto swimmer Summer McIntosh is named The Canadian Press female athlete of the year for 2025, marking her third consecutive win. Discover her record-breaking year and future goals.
Summer McIntosh named Canada's top female athlete for 2025
Swimming sensation Summer McIntosh has been honoured as The Canadian Press female athlete of the year for 2025, marking another historic achievement in her dominant career. Discover her journey.
Mexico Raids Linked to Ex-Olympian Ryan Wedding
Mexican authorities execute raids linked to former Canadian Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding, an FBI most-wanted fugitive accused of leading a major international drug trafficking ring.
Motorcycles, Olympic Medals Seized in Ryan Wedding Raids
Mexican authorities seized dozens of high-end motorcycles, drugs, and Olympic medals in raids linked to fugitive ex-Canadian Olympian Ryan Wedding. Discover the latest in the cross-border manhunt.
London man charged in Lambton County drug seizure
A London resident faces charges after police seize millions in drugs in Lambton County. Get the latest details on the investigation and charges.
OPP seizes $36K in drugs from Exeter home
Ontario Provincial Police confiscated approximately $36,000 worth of illegal narcotics from a residence in Exeter, South Huron. The raid also uncovered offence-related items and money.
Nova Scotia Snowboarder Targets 2026 Winter Olympics
Nova Scotia snowboard cross athlete Liam Moffatt is training hard with his sights set on representing Canada at the 2026 Winter Games. Learn about his journey and Olympic ambitions.
Reece Howden wins 20th career ski cross World Cup gold
Canadian ski cross star Reece Howden secures his 20th career World Cup victory with a gold medal performance at Nakiska Ski Resort in Alberta. Read about his historic win.
Women Athletes Fight Against Restrictive Sports Uniforms
Australian basketball star Erin Phillips leads a growing movement against uncomfortable, sexualized uniforms in women's sports, sparking a global conversation on athlete autonomy and performance.
Calgarian Tom Stephen named to Olympic cross-country team
Calgary athlete Tom Stephen has officially earned a place on Canada's Olympic cross-country skiing team. Discover his journey and what this means for Canadian winter sports.
Four charged in Church Point drug probe: RCMP
Nova Scotia RCMP charge four individuals in an ongoing drug investigation in Church Point. Get the latest details on the arrests and police efforts.
Six arrested in Brant County drug bust
Ontario Provincial Police announce six arrests following a drug trafficking investigation in Brant County and Brantford. Seized items revealed. Read the latest details.
Stony Plain woman faces drug charges after RCMP bust
A woman from Stony Plain, Alberta, is facing multiple drug charges following the execution of an RCMP search warrant. Get the details on the police operation and charges.
McIntosh smashes U.S. Open swim record by over 15 seconds
Canadian swimming sensation Summer McIntosh dominated the women's 400m freestyle at the U.S. Open, setting a new meet record and winning by a staggering margin. Read about her incredible performance.
Calgary teen charged in connection with suspected fatal overdoses
A Calgary teenager is facing multiple drug-related charges following suspected fatal overdoses. Police investigation leads to serious charges. Read the latest on this developing case.
Abigail Strate Wins Silver at Ski Jumping World Cup
Calgary's Abigail Strate captures a silver medal at the World Cup large hill event in Wisla, Poland, marking her second podium this season. Read about her triumphant jump and Olympic ambitions.
Global research led by UCalgary aims to prevent injuries in female athletes
Dr. Carolyn Emery of the University of Calgary spearheaded a global consensus, creating 56 recommendations to reduce the high injury and concussion rates plaguing female athletes.
Alberta BMX racer Molly Simpson wins 2025 USA Pro title
Red Deer's Molly Simpson, 22, caps an outstanding season by clinching the prestigious 2025 USA BMX Pro Women's overall championship. Discover her journey to the top.
Calgary Dinos launch Women in Sport Scholarship Breakfast
The University of Calgary Dinos will host the inaugural Women in Sport Scholarship Breakfast on Feb. 5, 2026, to advance equity and support for women's varsity athletics. Learn more about the event and its mission.
Saskatoon teen qualifies for World Karate Championships
A Saskatoon teenager is heading to Italy to compete in the World Karate Championships after a stunning qualification performance. Read her inspiring journey.
3 charged after Elliot Lake drug bust
Ontario Provincial Police charge three individuals following drug seizure during Elliot Lake traffic stop. Details on the bust and charges.
Canadian nurse makes ultra-marathon history with Grand Slam
Sandra Lafontaine becomes first Canadian woman to complete the Grand Slam of Ultra-Marathons, finishing four ultra-distance events in eight months.
92-year-old Emma Mazzenga redefines athletic longevity
At 92 years young, Italian master runner Emma Mazzenga proves age is just a number, inspiring athletes worldwide with her remarkable track performances and redefining what's possible for senior athletes.
Canadian Paralympian Shares Story to Empower Women
Canadian Paralympic sprinter Marissa Papaconstantinou uses her journey and Tokyo 2020 bronze medal experience to inspire and empower women across Canada.
Calgary's Lia Cho Soars in Figure Skating
At just 13, Calgary's Lia Cho from the Glencoe Club is defying expectations and reaching new heights in competitive figure skating. Discover her inspiring journey.
Trump pledges action against Venezuelan drug traffickers
President Trump announces imminent US action against Venezuelan drug traffickers on land, signaling escalation in anti-narcotics efforts. Details emerge from Air Force One briefing.
Penny Oleksiak swimming ban for whereabouts failure
Canadian Olympic champion Penny Oleksiak faces swimming suspension due to whereabouts failure. Learn what this means for anti-doping rules and her career.
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