Latest news with #EdithDumont
CTV News
3 days ago
- Politics
- CTV News
Lieutenant Governor Edith Dumont tours northern Ontario, meets local leaders
Northern Ontario Watch Ontario Lieutenant Governor Edith Dumont recently toured northern Ontario. While visiting Timmins on Friday she met Mayor Boileau, Special Olympics rep Julia Romuldi and Police Chief Sydney Lecky while exploring local sites. Thursday, she stopped in Chapleau, meeting town officials and veterans.
Hamilton Spectator
17-07-2025
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
Special Olympic athletes shine at Summer Games
The long-awaited 2025 Ontario Special Olympics Summer Games took place from Thursday, July 10 to Saturday, July 12, 2025. Hosted by Brantford Police Service, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Six Nations Police Service, nearly 1,000 athletes descended upon the Brantford-Brant region to compete in five different sports including: athletics, soccer, bocce, golf and softball. Despite the sweltering heat and a condensed day of events on Saturday, the athletes could be seen giving it their all as they competed throughout the two days. Over at the Kiwanis Field in Brantford, competitors participated in a variety of athletic track events. From shotput to javelin, high jump, long jump, standing long jump, 400m race, 110m hurdle, a pentathlon and more, there were plenty of opportunities for athletes to shine. Also taking place in Brantford were the golf events at Walter Gretzky Municipal Golf Course and the soccer events where 17 different teams battled it out on the fields at the John Wright Soccer Complex. This year's games represented the first time Level 5 golf, which featured 18 rounds, took place at the provincial level, as well as the first all women's soccer division. Honourable Edith Dumont, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, mentioned that it was 'encouraging to see the continued evolution of accessibility in sport,' during the opening ceremonies on Thursday, July 10. In Paris at the Green Lane Sports Complex, 18 softball teams, which were divided into four divisions, took turns racing around the diamonds in an effort to bring home a medal. To round off all the events, men and women spent the entirety of Friday and Saturday competing in games of bocce at the Six Nations Recreation Complex in Ohsweken. Following Saturday's finals, athletes attended the various awards ceremonies and many of the athletes were later seen proudly sporting their medals during the closing ceremonies in the evening. At the closing event, Jennifer Sywyk, a Brantford softball athlete, stood to address her fellow athletes, saying the weekend wasn't to be measured by just their successes, but the memories and the connections they made. 'Brantford, we showed up, competed hard, and walked away with medals galore. We made memories, experienced both the highest of highs and the lowest of lows, but this weekend wasn't just for medals, it was to celebrate people; I think everyone would agree, us athletes were treated like rock stars,' said Sywyk. 'To our family, friends and supporters, thank you for cheering us on and giving hugs when needed. …Last, but not least, to my teammates, I love you; This weekend, we came together to show Brantford strong. To our coaches, it's been a journey, and without you, we wouldn't be here today. Now… let's party!' Kimberly De Jong's reporting is funded by the Canadian government through its Local Journalism funding allows her to report rural and agricultural stories from Blandford-Blenheim and Brant County. Reach her at . Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Yahoo
17-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Special Olympic athletes shine at Summer Games
The long-awaited 2025 Ontario Special Olympics Summer Games took place from Thursday, July 10 to Saturday, July 12, 2025. Hosted by Brantford Police Service, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Six Nations Police Service, nearly 1,000 athletes descended upon the Brantford-Brant region to compete in five different sports including: athletics, soccer, bocce, golf and softball. Despite the sweltering heat and a condensed day of events on Saturday, the athletes could be seen giving it their all as they competed throughout the two at the Kiwanis Field in Brantford, competitors participated in a variety of athletic track events. From shotput to javelin, high jump, long jump, standing long jump, 400m race, 110m hurdle, a pentathlon and more, there were plenty of opportunities for athletes to shine. Also taking place in Brantford were the golf events at Walter Gretzky Municipal Golf Course and the soccer events where 17 different teams battled it out on the fields at the John Wright Soccer year's games represented the first time Level 5 golf, which featured 18 rounds, took place at the provincial level, as well as the first all women's soccer division. Honourable Edith Dumont, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, mentioned that it was 'encouraging to see the continued evolution of accessibility in sport,' during the opening ceremonies on Thursday, July Paris at the Green Lane Sports Complex, 18 softball teams, which were divided into four divisions, took turns racing around the diamonds in an effort to bring home a medal. To round off all the events, men and women spent the entirety of Friday and Saturday competing in games of bocce at the Six Nations Recreation Complex in Ohsweken. Following Saturday's finals, athletes attended the various awards ceremonies and many of the athletes were later seen proudly sporting their medals during the closing ceremonies in the the closing event, Jennifer Sywyk, a Brantford softball athlete, stood to address her fellow athletes, saying the weekend wasn't to be measured by just their successes, but the memories and the connections they made. 'Brantford, we showed up, competed hard, and walked away with medals galore. We made memories, experienced both the highest of highs and the lowest of lows, but this weekend wasn't just for medals, it was to celebrate people; I think everyone would agree, us athletes were treated like rock stars,' said Sywyk. 'To our family, friends and supporters, thank you for cheering us on and giving hugs when needed. …Last, but not least, to my teammates, I love you; This weekend, we came together to show Brantford strong. To our coaches, it's been a journey, and without you, we wouldn't be here today. Now… let's party!' Kimberly De Jong's reporting is funded by the Canadian government through its Local Journalism funding allows her to report rural and agricultural stories from Blandford-Blenheim and Brant County. Reach her at Kimberly De Jong, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Brant Beacon
Canada Standard
20-05-2025
- General
- Canada Standard
Government of Canada to host national ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands and Victory in Europe (V-E) Day
Toronto, ON - Veterans Affairs Canada will host a public commemorative event in Toronto to mark the 80th anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands and Victory in Europe (V-E) Day that will include the official Government of Canada delegation and feature the lighting of the CN Tower as a beacon of peace, a lantern-lighting ceremony, and a symbolic presentation of the commemorative combat boots underscoring the themes of remembrance, peace, and the homecoming of soldiers. The delegation will be joined by Her Honour, The Honourable Edith Dumont, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, Harman Idema, Consul-General of the Netherlands, Her Worship Olivia Chow, Mayor, City of Toronto, Brigadier-General Joe Robinson, Deputy Commander 4th Canadian Division and Joint Task Forces Central, Canadian Armed Forces, and other dignitaries. The event will include remarks from dignitaries, participation of a delegation of Second World War Veterans, Canadian Armed Forces members, and Cadets, as well as performances by the HMCS York band, the Hamilton Children's Choir, the Borden Military Wives Choir, the East Side 6 Swing Dancers, and the youth of Toronto All-Star Big Band. Location: Canada Lands Square (CN Tower) 290 Bremner Boulevard Toronto, ON M5V 2T6 Date: Thursday, 8 May 2025 Time: 20:00 EDT Notes for media: Media who wish to participate must register by 15:00 EDT on Thursday, 8 May by contacting media@ with their name and media outlet. Media members are asked to arrive by 19:30 EDT. There will be photo opportunities during the event and interview opportunities with the official delegation members after the ceremony if time permits. Please let us know if you have any accessibility needs and we will work with you to enable your participation.
Toronto Star
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Toronto Star
University of West Indies awards raises $460,000 for scholarships
The 16th Annual University of the West Indies Toronto Benefit Awards raised more than $460,000 for scholarships at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel on April 26. The theme 'Bridging the Gap' captured the essence of the gala's goal: to help Caribbean students in their pursuit of higher education. Hosted by CBC News anchor Dwight Drummond, the event attracted nearly 500 guests, including Lieutenant Governor Edith Dumont; co-patrons Donette Chin-Loy Chang and Kevin and Ann-Marie Hibbert; Luminary Award recipient Kardinal Offishall; University of Toronto Chancellor Wesley Hall; Olympic athlete Donovan Bailey; and Toronto International Film Festival CEO Cameron Bailey.
