Sports

Once in a lifetime Author/Editor: Jennifer J. Lacelle Date : March 11, 2021 The moment you can walk there’s a pair of skates put on your feet. It’s cold outside, because Quebec City is often chilly with lots of snow, which means it’s time to play ice hockey. Of course, the first pair of skates a child receives isn’t a size ten adult, NHL grade—though parents have hopes and dreams...

Building a Professional Triathlete Author :  Kelly Louiseize Editor : Jennifer J. Lacelle Date : May 26, 2021 It’s pouring rain and cold enough to turn to wet snow. Kyle Jones’ body is screaming to shut down. Those are the days that separate the winner from the contender, says one of Canada’s best triathletes for over a decade.   Kyle spent the last 12 years traveling the world competing and winning three...

Where are they now? Author/Editor: Jennifer J. Lacelle Date : February 22, 2021  What does it take to play sports professionally? Skill, ability, persistence, and motivation are several factors when it comes to many areas of life, but especially so in professional sports. Sometimes, a player’s size is also a factor.   For NHL legend Dennis Maruk his size and height were obstacles in the eyes of others when it came to...

East Coast Surf’s Up! Author : Kelly Louiseize  Editor : Jennifer J. Lacelle  Date : May 3, 2021 Summer is here and vacation time is around the corner. For those wanting to scale it down to perhaps a more affordable getaway, Point Michaud may be a great destination. But leave your cell phone behind. There is no Internet access on the shores of this Cape Breton three-kilometer sandy beach.   What...