The Special Olympics Canada Winter Games Thunder Bay 2020 will officially begin Tuesday with opening ceremonies at Fort William Gardens in the northwestern Ontario city.
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‘Nervous and excited’: Special Olympics Canada Winter Games Thunder Bay 2020 officially open Tuesday
Tuesday, February 25th, 2020 ‘We’re going to build something great’: Katie Weatherston named head coach of Lebanese women’s hockey team
Monday, November 4th, 2019
Thunder Bay's Katie Weatherston is on the hunt for another gold medal. But this time, she'll be behind the bench instead of on the ice.
Stanley Cup-winner Matt Murray makes pit stop at 7-year-old’s lemonade stand
Tuesday, July 18th, 2017
'He was really proud of me,' said Gavin Currie, of Thunder Bay, Ont., who was raising money for charity.
Is Thunder Bay, Ont. becoming Canada’s goalie factory?
Monday, May 16th, 2016
There's no secret formula behind the talented goaltenders coming out of Thunder Bay, Ont., lately — but the man who trains them says the city's dedication to the hard work of hockey helps breed the perfect player between the pipes.
Olympian Curt Harnett brings Pan Am flame home to Thunder Bay
Sunday, May 31st, 2015
Olympian Curt Harnett says he was honoured to bring the Pan Am torch relay to his hometown of Thunder Bay, Ont. on Sunday as the flame begins its 41-day journey back to Toronto for the launch of the Pan Am Games on July 10.
Coming out: Eric Radford inspired by COC’s One Team initiative
Friday, December 5th, 2014
Eric Radford says he hopes to use position as one of Canada's top athletes to help guide or inspire other young gay people.
Eric Staal appears as Olympic player on Cheerios packaging
Friday, January 10th, 2014
General Mills has produced cereal boxes with a picture of Eric Staal wearing a Canadian Olympic uniform, despite the fact the Thunder Bay hockey player didn't make the cut when the men's team was announced this week.