2009 News and SMG Releases

Athletes push PM on climate

Fri, 10 Dec 2009

Key quote: "Sara Renner is worried there won't be enough snow for her to ski a World Cup cross-country race in Slovenia next week. The Olympic silver medallist said her sport is a canary in the coal mine for climate change. Renner, from Canmore, Alta., is one of 20 athletes, including Olympic gold medallists Hayley Wickenheiser, Jennifer Heil and Beckie Scott, who have signed a letter to Prime Minister Stephen Harper urging him to support a binding agreement at the ongoing UN climate summit in Copenhagen."
Source: The Toronto Star Date: December 10, 2009

Canadian Olympic Committee on Parliament Hill Today Seeking $22 Million to Maintain Level of Funding for Own the Podium Program

Fri, 10 Dec 2009

Key quote: "As the Olympic Torch Relay winds its way to the Nation's Capital, representatives of the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC), the Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC), Own the Podium (OTP), Sport Matters Group, AthletesCAN, National Sport Federations and Olympic and Paralympic athletes will be meeting with parliamentarians in Ottawa today seeking the inclusion of $22 million in the forthcoming budget to maintain the current level of funding for the Own the Podium program following the 2010 Olympic Winter Games."
Source: CNW Group - Canadian Olympic Committee Date: December 10, 2009

Un important investissement de près de 28 millions $ pour les familles et les athlètes de l’Outaouais

Thur, 9 Dec 2009

Fonds pour le développement du sport et de l’activité physique – La députée Stéphanie Vallée inaugure de nouvelles installations sportives en Outaouais

Tue, 7 Dec 2009

Canadians take a stand for clean sport at the Olympics

Sat, 4 Dec 2009

Key quote: "According to Nanos Research, a public opinion research firm, an overwhelming majority of Canadians believe that Olympic athletes caught taking banned substances during the Olympic Games should face harsh penalties. The majority of Canadians polled (67%) said there should be “severe sanctions” – from a four-year ban to a lifetime ban – on Olympic athletes who test positive for using performance-enhancing drugs. “This is a powerful statement by Canadians that they continue to stand up for clean sport and a level playing field,” commented Paul Melia, CEO and President for the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES)."
Source: Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport Date: December 3rd, 2009

PricewaterhouseCoopers Report Shows 2010 Winter Games Create Jobs, Stimulate Economy

Sat, 6 Nov 2009

Key quote: "The Honourable Gary Lunn, Minister of State (Sport), and B.C. Minister of State for the Olympics and ActNow BC, Mary McNeil, are pleased to announce the results of the Socio-economic Impact Study conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers. The report points to wide-ranging positive social and economic impacts for British Columbia and Canada from the planning and hosting of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games."
Source: Canadian Heritage Date: November 5, 2009

Un rapport de PricewaterhouseCoopers montre que les Jeux d'hiver de 2010 créent des emplois et stimulent l'économie

Sat, 6 Nov 2009

Toronto's Pan Am potential

Sat, 6 Nov 2009

Key quote: "Toronto is set to make its pitch to host the 2015 Pan American Games. If it finds the strike zone, high performance athletics in Canada could hit one out of the park. “This city needs to be inspired,” says Olympic gymnast Alexandra Orlando, who brings an athlete’s voice to the final presentation in Guadalajara, Mexico. Toronto steps to the plate last after Lima, Peru and Bogota, Colombia. “If we’re successful we could change the face of sport in our country.”"
Source: CBC Sports Date: November 6, 2009

Olympic inclusion gives sport a boost

Tue, 2 Nov 2009

Key quote: "Provincial rugby coach Pat Parfrey says the addition of rugby sevens to the Olympic Games can only mean positive things for the sport in this province and across the country. "As the High Performance Rugby Centre for Atlantic Canada, Newfoundland will have to play a leadership role in the development of sevens," Parfrey explained."
Source: The Telegraph - St. John's NL Date: October 31, 2009

LE GOUVERNEMENT FÉDÉRAL INVESTIT DANS LES INFRASTRUCTURES DE LOISIRS

Fri, 29 Oct 2009

Jeux olympiques et paralympiques de Vancouver 2010 - Une présence marquée du Québec

Wed, 27 Oct 2009

Winter discontent - Funding cuts in the lead-up to the Winter Games in Vancouver and Whistler have athletes worried about the future

Wed, 27 Oct 2009

Key quote: "Funding cuts at Win-Sport Canada have already touched everything from speedskating to snowboard to women's hockey to skeleton. And this comes in an Olympic year, with corporate and government support for athletes at an all-time high. In response, Canadian Olympians--including Clara Hughes, Jeremy Wotherspoon and Melissa Hollingsworth--are speaking out about their fear for the next generation of Canadian athletes."
Source: Calgary Herald Date: October 24, 2009

SPORT : La préparation mentale

Wed, 27 Oct 2009

Harder times have meant downsizing

Wed, 27 Oct 2009

Key quote: "The headline last week that people are spending less money on exercise for improved health shouldn't come as a surprise. Economic hard times have Americans in general downsizing their fitness equipment, trimming their workout budgets and shifting their exercise venues, according to a sporting goods industry survey. For the first time in 20 years, sales of fitness equipment dipped in 2008, along with health club memberships. The sporting goods manufacturing industry is no more immune from the effects of a tough economy than most other sectors"
Source: The Lindsay Post Date: October 27, 2009

Calgary's Olympic legacy in peril

Sat, 23 Oct 2009

Key quote: "Word of the financial crisis swept through Canada's amateur sporting community as the country's top athletes fretted over the survival of their training operations." It breaks my heart, actually," Kristina Groves, who won two silver medals in speedskating at the 2006 Turin Games, said in an interview. "It scares me. The future of our sport is actually at stake." The cuts also led to serious questions about Calgary's long-term identity as an international mecca for elite winter sports, such as bobsled, women's hockey, skiing and speedskating.
Source: Colette Derworiz And Vicki Hall, Calgary Herald Date: October 23, 2009

Snowboarder Rebagliati to run for political office

Sat, 23 Oct 2009

Key quote: "Canadian snowboarder and Olympic medal winner Ross Rebagliati plans to beat a new opponent: Stockwell Day. Rebagliati will seek the Liberal nomination on Monday in the Okanagan-Coquihalla riding in central B.C. If he wins the nomination, he will face the incumbent, Day, a Conservative who is the International Trade Minister. No one else is seeking the Liberal nomination."
Source: Richard J. Dalton Jr. , Vancouver Sun Date: October 23, 2009

JO2010: le président du comité d'organisation est mort

Sat, 23 Oct 2009

Vancouver Olympic chairman Poole dies

Sat, 23 Oct 2009

Key quote: "Jack Poole, the man who brought the 2010 Winter Games to Vancouver, has died after a lengthy battle with pancreatic cancer, just a day after the flame for the torch relay was lit in Olympia, Greece."
Source: CBC News Date: October 23, 2009

Harper backs NHL growth in Canada

Sat, 23 Oct 2009

Key quote: "Prime Minister Stephen Harper kicked off Friday's news conference in St-Georges, Que., by saying he would like to see more than six National Hockey League teams in Canada."
Source: CBC Sports/National Post Date: October 23, 2009

Roger Fleury veut créer la Foire Gatineau au bord de la rivière

Sat, 23 Oct 2009

AthletesCAN takes on CN Tower Stair Climb to raise funds for United Way

Fri, 22 Oct 2009

Key quote: "AthletesCAN is taking on the 2009 Enbridge CN Tower Stair Climb with a fantastic team of Canada’s top high performance athletes to raise awareness and funds for the United Way. “AthletesCAN has recently launched an Athlete Social Responsibility initiative to connect passionate high performance athletes with great causes and organizations regionally, nationally and internationally,” says Andrew Nisker, President of AthletesCAN."
Source: SIRC Press Release Date: October 22, 2009

Canadian Paralympic Committee names a Classification Taskforce to support Paralympic athletes going for gold

Thur, 21 Oct 2009

Key quote: "The Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) announced today a seven member Classification Taskforce to lead the development of a Canadian National Classification Strategy. This unique process for high performance athletes with a disability is critical to effectively preparing them to win in international and Paralympic competition."
Source: SIRC Press release Date: October 21, 2009

Youth sports is an enterprise worthy of a bailout

Thur, 21 Oct 2009

Key quote: "If the high school and youth sports programs in your town aren't already having trouble paying their bills, they will soon. And if that doesn't sound like headline-worthy news in this battered economy, just wait. You'll have your pick of headlines from the ripples it creates soon enough: fatter kids, more dropouts and less safe streets. You also won't have to wonder why the college and pro teams you follow from the couch don't seem quite as good as they used to be."
Source: The Associated Press (Washington, D.C., USA) Date: October 21, 2009

Motivate Canada recruits athletes for Esteem Team training session in November

Fri, 15 Oct 2009

Key quote: "Motivate Canada is recruiting top-level athletes to join its national Esteem Team roster. Olympic, Paralympic or national-level athletes that complete a two-day training session on public speaking to youth will be qualified to conduct Esteem Team presentation in schools in their community. The next training session will take place at the Sask Sport offices in Regina on November 7 and 8."
Source: SIRC Press Release Date: October 15, 2009

IOC accepts golf and rugby as Olympic sports

Sat, 9 Oct 2009

Key quote:"After more than a century on the sidelines, golf will return to the Olympics at the Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro. Rugby, last played in 1924, is coming back as well."
Source: Mattias Karen, The Associated Press Date: October 9, 2009

Federal government honours VANOC commitments

Sat, 2 Oct 2009

Key quote: "The Government of Canada stepped in last week to meet VANOC's obligation towards the Own The Podium program, committing $11 million of funding through the coming season."
Source: Pique News Magazine Date: October 2, 2009

CAAWS presents Addressing Homophobia in Sport workshop at AthletesCAN forum

Sat, 2 Oct 2009

Key quotes: "The 2009 AthletesCAN Forum takes place October 1st - 4th, 2009 at the Delta Vancouver Airport Hotel. The Forum brings together Canada’s high performance athletes and sport leaders to network with others, share ideas, learn about the sport system and develop leadership skills through interactive workshops and presentations. The weekend-long event also features the AthletesCAN AGM and board elections."
Source: SIRC Press Release Date: October 2, 2009

6 tips on fostering love of sports in children

Wed, 29 Sep 2009

Key quote: "You signed your kids up for organized sport in hopes of keeping them active. But there's more to keeping kids in the game than buying gear and driving them to practices. According to McGill University's Enrique Garcia, whose area of expertise includes motivation in youth sport and physical activity, a parent's job goes far beyond chauffeur and banker."
Source: The Gazette Date: September 29, 2009

Le gouvernement du Canada aide les athlètes canadiens à monter sur le podium en 2010

Wed, 29 Sep 2009

Government of Canada Helps Canadian Athletes Own the Poduim in 2010

Wed, 29 Sep 2009

Key quote: "The Honourable Gary Lunn, Minister of State (Sport), today announced that the Government of Canada would assist its national funding partners by assuming payment of $11 million in funding for the Own the Podium (OTP) 2010 initiative."
Source: Canadian Heritage Date: September 25, 2009

Le Pavillon du Canada de 2010, une vitrine sur les athlètes, la culture et les innovations uniques du Canada

Wed, 22 Sep 2009

2010 Canada Pavilion to Showcase Canadian Athletes, Culture, and Unique Innovations

Wed, 22 Sep 2009

Key quote: "The Honourable Gary Lunn, Minister of State (Sport), announced today that the Government of Canada will invest in a Canada Pavilion at the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver."
Source: Canadian Heritage Date: September 20, 2009

Kids sidelined from sports by price to play: study

Wed, 22 Sep 2009

Key quote: "Though it's fashionable to blame the Internet and video games for declines in kids' sports participation, a new study finds the true culprit may be simple economics.According to an analysis by the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association, prohibitive participation costs and a weak market have created a perfect storm in which 'many families have not been able to afford to pay the basic fees for their children to play.'"
Source: Misty Harris, Canwest News Service Date: September 16, 2009

CIS and CCAA begin process to investigate strategic alignment

Wed, 22 Sep 2009

Key quote: "Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) and Canadian Colleges Athletic Association (CCAA) are soliciting proposals to conduct a feasibility study and develop a business plan with respect to building a strategic partnership between the two organizations."
Source: Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) Date: September 16, 2009

Fonds pour le développement du sport et de l’activité physique – Inauguration du nouvel aréna de Saint-Canut à Mirabel

Tue, 14 Sep 2009

Le gouvernement du Canada annonce la nouvelle politique Mobilisation active : Politique concernant le sport pour les femmes et les filles

Wed, 1 Sep 2009

Government of Canada Announces Actively Engaged: A Policy on Sport for Women and Girls

Wed, 1 Sep 2009

Key Quote: "The Honourable Gary Lunn, Minister of State (Sport), today announced a new Policy on Sport for Women and Girls. Canadians will benefit from a renewed and strengthened commitment to further improve sport experiences for women and girls in their roles as athletes, coaches, officials, and leaders."
Source: Canadian Heritage Date: August 29, 2009

9th Annual National Report Card on Health Care

Thur, 26 Aug 2009

Key quote: "The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) released its ninth annual National Report Card on Health Care in Canada, focusing on both access to health care services and the effect of the economic downturn on the health of Canadians."
Source: Canadian Medical Association Date: August 17, 2009

Les ministres des gouvernement F-P-T passent a l'action pour accroitre l'activite physique chez les enfants et les jeunes

Thur, 26 Aug 2009

F-P-T Ministers Take Action to Increase Physical Activity for Children and Youth

Thur, 26 Aug 2009

Key quote: "Federal, provincial and territorial Ministers responsible for Sport, Physical Activity, and Recreation, at their annual meeting, agreed to take specific key measures to increase physical activity levels for children and youth. They also agreed to provide funding for Aboriginal athletes’ travel to future North American Indigenous Games (NAIG). In addition, they reaffirmed their support for the Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) and expressed their gratitude to Larry Smith for his accomplishments over the past eight years as the Chair of the Canada Games Council (CGC) Board of Directors."
Source: Canada News Centre Date: August 14, 2009

Le gouvernement du Canada investit dans la formation des entraîneures

Fri, 13 Aug 2009

Canada Invests in the Development of Female Coaches

Fri, 13 Aug 2009

Key quote: "Our Government is proud to provide funding to the CCAA for its Female Apprentice Coach Program, which will help develop female coaches in Canada and provide our athletes with the leadership and support they need to succeed," said Minister of State Lunn. "Coaches are key to athlete development and help our athletes to achieve their very best from the playground to the podium."
Source: Canadian Heritage Date: August 12, 2009

A Welcome Change - New Legislation For Not-For-Profit Corporation

Thur, 12 Aug 2009

Key quote: "Not since 1917 has the legislative regime governing the federal not-for-profit sector been significantly amended—and not for lack of need or effort. The federal government has been working to replace the current legislation, Part II of the Canada Corporations Act, since the early 1970's, with seven bills being introduced and dying on the Order Paper before the eighth attempt, Bill C-4, An Act respecting not for profit corporations and certain other corporations received Royal Assent on June 23, 2009. As a result, the Canada Not-For-Profit Corporations Act (the "Act") will soon replace the current not-for-profit legislation, though Industry Canada is unable to confirm the date the Act will be put into effect."
Source: BrazeauSeller.LLP Date: August 10, 2009

Sports skills are life skills

Sat, 7 Aug 2009

Key quote:"This week’s Ad Missions – the little biweekly rating of an ad campaign I contribute to for the Post — looks at the KidSport spots that are running in BC promoting the idea that “sports skills are life skills.” KidSport is a great program – I’m linking it here mostly to promote it, but also you should check out the TV ads we evaluated this week, they are a riot."
Source: Maclean's Magazine & KidSport Date: August 7, 2009

KidSport campaign nimbly sells benefits of co-ordination

Sat, 7 Aug 2009

Key quote: "Why play team sports? Public service advertisements launched this week by DDB Canada Vancouver for KidSport BC, a community-based program that provides grants for children to participate in a sport, are aimed at highlighting the importance of sport to child development."
Source: National Post Date: August 7, 2009

Non-profit groups can apply for stimulus funds

Sat, 31 Jul 2009

Key quote: "Non-profit organizations in Brant riding and elsewhere have until the middle of next month to apply for funds for upgrading projects through the joint federal/provincial Infrastructure Stimulus Fund. The federal and provincial governments announced on Tuesday that applications for grants to the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund had been opened up to non-profit organizations in Ontario for projects that can be completed by March 31, 2011."
Source: The Brantford Expositor Date: July 30, 2009

Groups anxious over funds delay

Sat, 31 Jul 2009

Key quote: "Arts, sports and community groups all over B.C. are anxiously checking their budgets after learning the province has frozen $36 million in grants from lottery and gaming revenues."
Source: Canwest News Service Date: July 29, 2009

Le gouvernement du Canada appuie le développement du golf au Canada

Thur, 29 Jul 2009

Le Canada est fier de donner la chance à nos nageurs de s'illustrer

Thur, 29 Jul 2009

Le gouvernement du Canada appuie ParticipACTION

Thur, 29 Jul 2009

Canada Games Applaud Launch of 2010 and Beyond Panel

Wed, 28 Jul 2009

Key quote: "The Canada Games Council congratulates the Honourable Gary Lunn, Minister of State (Sport) on establishing the “2010 and Beyond” Panel. The mandate of the Panel will be to analyze the progress of Own the Podium and other related high-performance initiatives and make recommendations that will carry forward the innovation and positive momentum in Canadian sport today."
Source: SIRC Date: July 28, 2009

Vancouver 2010 is just the end of the beginning

Tue, 27 Jul 2009

Key quote: "Earlier this month in Vancouver, Gary Lunn, Minister of State for Sport, announced the creation of the “2010 and Beyond Panel,” a panel of leading Canadians with a mandate to recommend reforms to the leadership, governance and service delivery model of Canada’s national sport system."
Source: Ian Bird, Ottawa Citizen Date: July 25, 2009

Vers une nouvelle ère?

Fri, 23 Jul 2009

Canadian Paralympic Committee supports the creation of the "2010 and Beyond" Panel

Thur, 22 Jul 2009

Key quote: "Paralympians preparing to compete in 2010 are benefiting from unprecedented levels of support in Canada. As a result, Team Canada is poised to deliver the best results ever at a Paralympic Games"
Source: Newswire.ca Date: July 20, 2009

Canada Establishes Panel to Assess Olympic Push

Thur, 22 Jul 2009

Key quote: "Canada has established an expert panel to analyze the progress of Own the Podium, a sport technical program with the goal of helping Canada become the number one nation, in terms of total medals, at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, and be among the top three gold medal nationals at the 2010 Olympic Paralympic games."
Source: Cross Country Skier: The Journal of Nordic Skiing Date: July 19, 2009

Baumann likes measure to keep Canada winning post-2010

Wed, 21 Jul 2009

Key quote: "A panel of sport experts struck by federal Minister of State Gary Lunn could help keep the country's sport system from going cold after the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver and Whistler, B.C., according to Alex Baumann."
Source: CTV Olympics Date: July 20, 2009

Panel to examine future gov't support for sport

Wed, 21 Jul 2009

Change of an age?

Sat, 17 Jul 2009

Key quote: This article wants to ask us to take an even bigger step backwards and to consider the sport landscape in Canada writ large. Second, it wants us to do so in the midst of the changes and preparations that are generating new dynamics in our sport system.
What do we see? What are the big drivers of Canada’s sporting future? Are we experiencing a change of an age?
Source: Ian Bird Date: June 2009

Canadian Survey on Giving, Volunteering, and Participating

Tue, 22 Jun 2009

Key Quote: "Reviewing the Canada Survey of Giving, Volunteering and Participating (CSGVP) demonstrates, the vast majority of Canadians give, volunteer, and help others, although some do so much more than others. The CSGVP provides a window into these activities and enables us to understand the extent and depth of these prosocial behaviours, the motivations underlying them and also allows us to track how such behaviours evolve or change over time."
Source: Statistics Canada Date: June 2009

Canadiens dévoués, Canadiens engagés: Points saillants de l’Enquête canadienne de 2007 sur le don, le bénévolat et la participation

Tue, 22 Jun 2009

Unplugging our kids

Sat, 19 Jun 2009

Key quote: "Reams of research supports the need to unplug our kids and get them involved in other things, especially active pursuits. In Canada's Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth, it's reported that our kids receive an overall D grade for insufficient appropriate physical activity. In fact, 90 per cent are not meeting the minimum recommended daily physical activity of 60 minutes per day!"
Source: Carol Petersen (Canada.com) Date: June 18, 2009

Peace on the Pitch

Sat, 19 Jun 2009

Key quote: "Over 300 children and youth participate in Hapoel Tel Aviv's Third Annual National Mixed Teams Tournament at the Wingate Institute in Netanya, Isreal."
Source: sportanddev.org Date: June 18, 2009

Active living potential of Saskatoon focus of study

Sat, 19 Jun 2009

Key quote:"The University of Saskatchewan researchers hope to find out what impact the city's design has on the health of its youngest residents. Their study will look at the "active living potential" of the city's landscape with the "smart cities, healthy kids" project at the U of S."
Source: The StarPhoenix Date: June 19, 2009

Tirer le maximum des bienfaits du soccer

Sat, 19 Jun 2009

President Obama Announces New White House Office of Olympic, Paralympic and Youth Sport

Sat, 19 Jun 2009

Key quote: "President Barack Obama announced the formation of the White House Office of Olympic, Paralympic and Youth Sport. This permanent White House office will promote the values of the Olympic Movement and encourage increased youth participation in athletics."
Source: The White House - Office of the Press Secretary Date: June 16, 2009

Funding announced for research to combat childhood obesity

Sat, 19 Jun 2009

Key quote: "Research to reduce childhood obesity received a $1.9 million boost with new funding announced June 17th. The funding comes from a four-way partnership involving the CIHR, HRF, Heart & Stroke foundation, and the First Nations and Inuit Health Branch of Health Canada. The research projects aim to better understand eating and exercise behaviours and to explore new ways that Canadian children can avoid obesity or control it."
Source: CNW Group Date: June 17, 2009

Active Healthy Kids Canada Report Card on Physical Activity 2009

Fri, 18 Jun 2009

Key quote: "Advancing knowledge is the cornerstone of the core business of Active Healthy Kids Canada, providing the evidence base for its communications and issue advocacy work. In an ongoing effort to achieve this mandate, this year Active Healthy Kids Canada releases its fifth annual Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth. Since releasing the first Report Card in 2005, Active Healthy Kids Canada has been providing a comprehensive assessment of the current state of physical activity among Canadian children and youth. "
Source: Active Healthy Kids Canada Date: June 17, 2009

Federal Government Pledge for 2015 Games

Tue, 25 May 2009

If a local bid committee is successful in bringing the 2015 Universiade Games back into Alberta's capital this week, it will be backed with a marge amount of cash from Ottawa, announced the federal government May 20th.

FCM welcomes launch of the Recreational Infrastructure Canada

Wed, 12 May 2009

Key quote: The launch of RInC, and the addition of recreational infrastructure as an eligible category under the Building Canada Fund, opens the door to an increased federal role in building healthy, physically active cities and communities.
Source: FCM Date: May 11, 2009

Province trying to get kids moving

Sat, 24 Apr 2009

Key quote: "You do see it (obesity) everywhere. In every high school you see it's an issue, and it's an issue here at this school like every school in the province and across the country for that matter,"
Source: ctvwinnipeg.ca Date: Apr. 22, 2009

BC’s aging recreation facilities put healthy communities at risk

Wed, 14 Apr 2009

Key quote: And, what better time than now to remind political candidates competing for our support that there is a pressing need for provincial investment in the renewal of aging recreation facilities.

Source: Aldergrove Star Date: April 9, 2009

Sport program aims to teach life skills for Newcomers

Wed, 14 Apr 2009

Key quote: Odish recalled the proposal was supported by a report released by The Conference Board of Canada (Strengthening Canada: The Socio-Economic Benefits of Sport Participation in Canada 2005) which states participation in sport gives children a combination of pleasure, satisfaction, self-confidence, good health, an increased sense of community and interpersonal skills.
Source: yorkregion.com Date: April 09, 2009

No increase in funding for sports in NB

Wed, 14 Apr 2009

Key quote: The release of the recent provincial budget presented no increase in funding for the Department of Wellness, Culture, and Sport. This means no increase in funding for Sport New Brunswick and other provincial sport organizations, and no funding for the New Brunswick Sport Plan.
Source: Kings County Record Date: April 14th, 2009

Les sports d'hiver en danger

Sat, 3 Apr 2009

Citation fondamentale: Le rapport de la Fondation Suzuki contient des recommandations à l'attention des gouvernements pour protéger l'environnement et le futur de nos sports d'hiver. Il suggère aussi des mesures pour les organisateurs des Jeux olympiques de Vancouver.
Source: Radio Canada Date: lundi 30 mars 2009

Global warming could melt winter sport industry: report

Sat, 3 Apr 2009

Key quote: "If heat-trapping greenhouse gas emissions are not significantly cut, global warming stands to wipe out more than half of Canada's ski season later this century with few exceptions," said the study.
Source: CBC News Date: Monday, March 30, 2009

Amateur sports bearing brunt of CBC cuts

Wed, 31 Mar 2009

Key quote: Such is the sad state of CBC's affairs that one of the reasons for its existence – airing Canadian amateur sports – must be sacrificed in hard times. Most amateur sports lose money, which is why you see so little of them on the private channels.
Source: TheStar.com Date: March 30, 2009

Olympian inspires First Nations youth after suicides

Tue, 2 Mar 2009

Key quote: "They just inspired me to do what I want to do and I like doing sports and judo and I want to get far with that, just like Waneek, she's cool," Pullet said. "I look farther and see where I can possibly get to one day."
Source: CBC Date: March 2, 2009

Winnipeg basketball program brings hope

Thur, 18 Feb 2009

Key quote: On the court it is all about the basketball, but for organizers it is as much about keeping kids healthy and headed in the right direction.
Source: ctvwinnipeg.ca Date: February 17 2009

PM visits Miramichi to launch RInC program

Sat, 13 Feb 2009

Key quote: "Hockey arenas and other facilities like this one are vital social and athletic hubs of our communities."
Source: Times & Transcript Staff Date: Saturday February 7th, 2009

Le PM souligne une initiative budgétaire destinée à rénover les arénas locaux et à créer des emplois

Tue, 9 Feb 2009

Citation fondamentale : « En investissant dans l’amélioration de nos installations récréatives, nous pouvons créer des emplois dans la construction et stimuler l’économie locale dès aujourd’hui », a déclaré le Premier ministre
Source: PMO Date: 6 février 2009

PM highlights budget initiative that will fix up local arenas and create jobs

Tue, 9 Feb 2009

Key quote: “Investing in better recreation facilities will help us create local construction jobs and economic activity right away,” said Prime Minister Stephen Harper
Source: PMO news release Date: February 6, 2009

Community hopes to access RinC money

Thur, 4 Feb 2009

Key quote: “[Peter Braid’s] office is working with the office of infrastructure to see how we can access this money. And also we have Swim Canada working to push the federal support,” said Baxter.
Source: Cordweekly.com Date: February 04, 2009

Toronto needs a united voice for building projects

Sat, 30 Jan 2009

Key quote: But for Toronto to benefit, one united voice will work better than a hodge-podge of competing requests. And we're not there yet.
Source: Sun Media Date: January 30, 2009

ParticipACTION: applauds federal investment in community recreational infrastructure

Fri, 29 Jan 2009

Sport Nova Scotia: applauds the Federal Government’s sport infrastructure investment

Fri, 29 Jan 2009

ParticipACTION : applaudit l’investissement du gouvernement fédéral dans les infrastructures récréatives communautaires

Fri, 29 Jan 2009

AthlètesCAN : se réjouit de l’engagement du gouvernement fédéral à assurer un sport plus sain au Canada

Fri, 29 Jan 2009

Heart and Stroke Foundation: Applauds Heart Healthy Infrastructure Investments

Fri, 29 Jan 2009

CRFC: Federal Budget Stimulates a New Sport and Recreation Building Initiative

Fri, 29 Jan 2009

AthletesCAN: praises the federal government’s financial commitment to securing a healthier future for Canadian sport

Fri, 29 Jan 2009

Nova Scotia builders wait for details

Fri, 29 Jan 2009

Key quote: It’s definitely a positive program in a province with so many sport infrastructure needs. Of course, more detailed information will be required before this building spree gets the thumbs-up. But, at this point, it sounds promising.
Source: The Chronicle Herald Date: January 29, 2009

Federal funding includes "RInC" fund

Thur, 28 Jan 2009

Key quote: The federal budget shone another hopeful light on the multi-sport complex project, which hinges on all three levels of government pitching in to pay for the model and financing scenario approved Monday by city council.
Source: Standard-Freeholder Date: January 28, 2009

Communities eager to upgrade arenas

Thur, 28 Jan 2009

Key quote: "A big advantage in this particular case is the [federal] government is saying the $500-million is for rinks and recreation projects," Mr. Kelly said. "We'll have to see what the province does but we're encouraged."
Source: Globe and Mail Date: January 28, 2009

Feds dollars get pools, arenas and smiles

Thur, 28 Jan 2009

Key quote: "They have taken direct aim at the long standing infrastructure deficit in sport and recreation with a new $500-million fund, to be expended in the next 2 years," Bird said.
Source: Globe and Mail Date: January 27, 2009

Budget takes direct aim at the long standing infrastructure deficit in sport and rec

Wed, 27 Jan 2009

Le budget stimule un nouveau projet de construction de sport et de loisir

Wed, 27 Jan 2009

Sport infrastructure needs to be a priority

Wed, 27 Jan 2009

Key quote: In the past month, there has been much discussion on the billions of dollars federal, provincial and municipal governments are preparing to spend on infrastructure in hopes of stimulating our economy. There has been talk of projects, large and small, in communities across Nova Scotia. We would like to ensure that sport and recreation infrastructure is not only considered in this context, but prioritized.
Source: The Chronicle Herald Date: January 24, 2009

Budget takes direct aim at the long standing infrastructure deficit in sport and rec

Wed, 27 Jan 2009

Minister of State for Sport speaks at Sport for Life Workshop

Sat, 23 Jan 2009

Key quote: “Bringing together so many people from different sectors to work together to champion improving participation and performance in sport is truly exciting. These delegates are leading the re-definition of sport so it can realize its potential in contributing to Canadian society,” said Richard Way, LTAD Expert and CS4L Project Leader.
Source: Press Release Date: January 21, 2009