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Winnipeg Free Press
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Winnipeg Free Press
Journalist, father, friend
The notes of a familiar Blue Rodeo or Tragically Hip song would often fill the dining room, Ted Wyman's fingers gliding on the guitar strings, a warm smile spreading across his face as he sang along with his long-term partner Kim Fedick. For Wyman, these intimate musical moments, shared with loved ones, were the essence of a life lived richly. 'We'd finish up a great meal and then he'd just go grab his guitar and start playing something I loved,' Fedick said. 'Then we'd just sing together for hours. That's what I think about the most.' SUPPLIED Wyman loved to play the guitar and sing with family and friends. Wyman, the longtime sports editor of the Winnipeg Sun who died last November after a brief battle with cancer, was the guy who brought a smile to everyone's face whenever he entered a room. While he didn't want to be the life of the party, Wyman brought life to every gathering he ever showed up at, offering a familiar and safe space for people to be themselves and share their stories. For 58 years, Wyman packed a remarkable amount of living into his time, touching countless lives with his infectious spirit, boundless curiosity and a superpower for forging meaningful connections. He was a dedicated father, a passionate journalist, an avid traveller and a talented musician. 'A lot of it was just that he loved people, he respected people and he wanted to rise up to the level of the people he admired,' Chris Wyman, Ted's son, said. SUPPLIED Winnipeg Sun Sports editor Ted Wyman died in November after a brief battle with cancer. 'I don't know that he ever knew this, but he had already gotten there, as other people were looking up to him.' Born Edward Bryce Archibald Wyman in Brandon on June 11, 1966, and raised in Winnipeg, Wyman grew up on Elm Street in River Heights, graduating from Kelvin High School. While his younger years were filled more with discovery than popularity, this experience fostered a deep empathy that would define his later inclusive nature. His childhood included family trips to Europe, where his mother Anna encouraged him to journal, nurturing an adventurous spirit that would stay with him. Indeed, his path seemed set early on; at just 11 years old, inspired by local sports media legends like Jack Wells and Jack Matheson, Wyman declared his ambition to become a sports writer. Supplied Ted as a young boy After graduating from RRC Polytech, Wyman began his professional journey at the Interlake Spectator, working out of a dilapidated cabin his father, Herbert, provided him with. From there, he headed back to his birthplace to work for the Brandon Sun, then the Moose Jaw Times-Herald, gaining foundational knowledge and solidifying the passion that would drive his career. Wyman's arrival at the Winnipeg Sun in 2003 marked a significant chapter. He rose to sports editor in just three years, becoming a respected figure in Canadian sports journalism. Co-workers marvelled at his ability to pack so much into a day, his quick wit and his encyclopedic knowledge of sports. Colleagues recalled on numerous occasions him effortlessly rattling off stats from the WHA Jets or a full Blue Bombers' roster from decades past. 'When he had to write a story, that guy could focus like a laser,' said Wyman's brother, Jeff Wyman, noting the intense dedication he had to his craft. SUPPLIED Wyman (left) and a media contingent at the old Canad Inns Stadium. 'He would absolutely just block everything out in the entire world.' His brilliance extended beyond sports. Wyman could get every question right on Jeopardy, Fedick said, and even crafted intricate crossword puzzles for her enjoyment. His journalism was always about more than just scores and statistics. 'He had such a passion for what he did, but it was always about the people he met along the way,' said Wyman's sister, Alison Marantz. 'Whenever he visited me in Calgary during one of his work trips, it was always, 'Oh, yeah, I met up with my buddy so-and-so.'' SUPPLIED From left: Siblings Jeff, Mike, Alison and Wyman. Wyman was the youngest of the four siblings. Wyman's interview style was conversational and fair, earning him respect from athletes and colleagues alike. He was staunch in his journalistic principles, refraining from cheering at sporting events when with family and friends. Wyman's book, Ice Gold, which offered an insider's view of Canada's double-gold-medal curling feat at the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, exemplified this approach, focusing on the stories behind the triumph. He firmly believed the inclusion of box scores in the sports section was the hallmark of a real paper and he fiercely advocated for his staff. As his close friend Jay Bell, a former Free Press sports editor, put it, 'There was nothing disingenuous about Ted Wyman. He had a way of making you feel very comfortable… he freaking knew everybody.' Wyman's profound impact on the sports world was recognized with his induction into the Manitoba Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association Media Roll of Honour, and posthumously with CurlManitoba's Honourary Life Membership and Curling Canada's Paul McLean Award. SUPPLIED Ted Wyman at the 2014 launch of Ice Gold: Canada's Curling Champions at McNally Robinson. This lasting commitment to the field is further represented by the Ted Wyman Memorial Scholarship, established in his memory for journalism students at RRC Polytech. Beyond the newsroom, Wyman was a dedicated father to his daughter Emily and son Chris. Emily remembers his unwavering excitement and his desire for them to have as beautiful a childhood as he did. 'He was always the cool, fun dad. He would always joke that he stopped aging at 10 years old,' Emily said. 'But he also taught us to be honest and upfront with our feelings and to never assume that your love is felt as much as you are putting it out there. 'He thought if you were happy, you were the most successful and richest person alive.' Wyman was a consistent presence in his children's lives, often meeting them for lunch breaks at school while working the night sports desk at the Sun. SUPPLIED Wyman with his beloved children, daughter Emily and son Chris. His children were a source of immense pride and he consistently showed up for them, never missing a musical or an important moment. Wyman also instilled a love of reading in Chris; they devoured the Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter series together. Music was another passion. A self-taught musician, Wyman could pick up a guitar and learn songs in an evening. He was never shy to perform one of his favourite Tom Petty songs for an audience and frequently hosted lively jam sessions in his basement. His love for music was a joyful expression of his soul. Wyman's adventurous spirit took him around the world, covering major events from Grey Cups to Olympic Games. But what truly defined these travels was his unparalleled ability to connect with people; he made friends everywhere he went, possessing an almost uncanny ability for turning strangers into companions. SUPPLIED Wyman in Mexico, one of his favourite places to visit. His childhood family trips to Europe sparked a lifelong wanderlust in his children, too; Emily recently visited Antarctica, completing travels to all seven continents. For Wyman, these shared journeys were a cornerstone of his belief in the importance of maintaining family traditions. 'His joy was contagious,' said Bronwyn Berry, a longtime friend. 'He embraced everything. Just look at Wyman and his T-shirts! He used these beer T-shirts to meet people and start up conversations. Next thing you knew, they're the best of buds.' Berry described this as a 'childhood wonderment' that Wyman never lost, driving his desire to know every story, every best place to eat and every beach with a breathtaking sunset. His non-judgmental nature meant 'everybody was his friend,' as Dave Martens, another close pal, attested. Berry and Martens, among many others, gravitated to Wyman because they were similar in that they wore their hearts on their sleeves. SUPPLIED Wyman and his dog Titan. Their bond was only strengthened by the deep conversations they shared. Wyman's smart sense of humour never came at anyone's expense; he simply loved bringing people together. Summers were particularly cherished by Wyman, often spent in Gimli, making lasting memories around the campfire at Loni Beach. This was truly his happy place. 'I want people to remember Ted for how passionate he was about life and how great he was about life,' Martens said. 'Because that guy packed a lot of life into 58 years, more than most people.' SUPPLIED Wyman and his long-time partner Kim Fedick. SUPPLIED Wyman early into his cancer treatment. SUPPLIED Wyman and Free Press sports reporter Jeff Hamilton. Jeff HamiltonMultimedia producer Jeff Hamilton is a sports and investigative reporter. Jeff joined the Free Press newsroom in April 2015, and has been covering the local sports scene since graduating from Carleton University's journalism program in 2012. Read more about Jeff. Every piece of reporting Jeff produces is reviewed by an editing team before it is posted online or published in print — part of the Free Press's tradition, since 1872, of producing reliable independent journalism. Read more about Free Press's history and mandate, and learn how our newsroom operates. Our newsroom depends on a growing audience of readers to power our journalism. If you are not a paid reader, please consider becoming a subscriber. Our newsroom depends on its audience of readers to power our journalism. Thank you for your support.
Yahoo
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
How to mark Canada Day in Waterloo region, Guelph and area
Tuesday is Canada Day and there are events behind held all day throughout Waterloo region, Guelph and Wellington County. Celebrations begin at 7 a.m. in New Hamburg with a sunrise ceremony and end with fireworks and a drone show in various communities in the evening. Cambridge 8 a.m. to late Riverside Park, 49 King St. W., Cambridge The Cambridge celebrations last all day with a fishing derby in the morning, a parade at 11 a.m. along King Street E. from Bishop Street to Eagle Street and then main activities getting underway at noon. There will be opening ceremonies, followed by live entertainment, a zip-line ride, axe throwing, an inflatable obstacle course, children's area, hot air balloon rides, food trucks, vendors and a beer garden. The evening ends with fireworks. Kitchener 12 p.m. to 11 p.m. Carl Zehr Square, Kitchener's city hall This family-friendly event includes a kids zone with rides, games, food and entertainment. There's a main stage with various local and Canadian musicians including: Rebekah Stevens, Tragically Hip tribute bang Grace 2, Terra Lightfoot and then headlining the evening is Sloan. Fireworks will wrap up the evening, starting at approximately 10:30 p.m. 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Waterloo Park Waterloo marks Canada with a large community picnic. There will be local artists with booths set up to sell their items, various food trucks will be on site and giant games will be set up near the bandshell on the west side of the park. There will also be musical performances on stage including Paper Cranes, the Waterloo Warriors Band, Undercover, Xperience Muzic, Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy and Bodywaltz. The evening ends with a 100-piece LED drone show over the park. 6 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. Cowan Park, Ayr There will be inflatables, a photo booth, games, food trucks, plus music including Rumble and Friends, Eric Jackson and Jessie T. Fireworks are set to take place starting at dusk. 7 a.m. sunrise ceremony, 1 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Norm Hill Park, 251 Jacob St., New Hamburg The day begins with a sunrise ceremony led by Crow Shield Lodge. The opening ceremonies will get underway at 1 p.m. followed live music, a vendors market, kid area and various food options including food trucks and the New Hamburg Optimist barbecue. The day ends with a fireworks display. 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Hawkesville Community Centre The evening gets underway with a parade at the community centre and people are asked to dress in their "best red and white Canadian fashion." Then, enjoy backyard games and the movie Lilo and Stitch before the fireworks. There will be snacks available for purchase. Donations to cover the cost of the event are appreciated. 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Woolwich Memorial Centre, Elmira The day kicks off with a public swim at the pool from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., then the afternoon includes an antique car show, live music, a magic show, kids corner, storytime and firetruck tours. 3 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Riverside Park, 709 Woolwich St., Guelph In 2024, Canada Day festivities were cancelled in Guelph after the Rotary Club of Guelph said it couldn't afford to run the annual event. This year, the city has paired up with Supercrawl, which runs an arts festival in Hamilton and also owns Sonic Hall in downtown Guelph, for celebrations in Riverside Park. There will be bouncy castles, live music and the evening will end with fireworks. To help people get to the park for fireworks, Guelph Transit will be free after 7 p.m. on Tuesday. Also in Guelph: There will be a 30 minute carillon concert at St. George's Anglican Church on Woolwich Street at 12 p.m. Bring a lawn chair to sit and listen on the grass at the church, although the music will be able to be heard throughout the downtown. The Basilica of Our Lady will also play in unison for the first few minutes. The Guelph Royals will host the Kitchener Panthers for a Canada Day match-up starting at 7:30 p.m. Market Square in front of city hall will feature red and white lights from 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Township of Centre Wellington 7 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Elora and Fergus The day kicks off with a pancake breakfast in Elora, followed by a soap box derby. The Dominion Day parade kicks off at 11 a.m., then there's a free hot dog lunch in Bissell Park followed by a duck race. In Fergus, celebrations begin at 7 p.m. with various performances, live music and food trucks. Then fireworks are set to light up the night sky once it's dark enough. Watch and listen on CBC CBC is planning a full day of coverage featuring live events, Canada's Walk of Fame induction gala and a star-studded live concert. CBC News' Canada Day programming will be available on CBC-TV, CBC News Network, , the and CBC News streaming channels, with select elements on CBC Radio. Coverage begins at 6 a.m. ET with Heather Hiscox in Charlottetown as the celebration gets underway. At 10 a.m. ET, Adrienne Arsenault takes over from LeBreton Flats Park in Ottawa until 2 p.m. ET. Meanwhile, CBC Radio brings listeners into the heart of the celebration from LeBreton Flats Park with hosts Piya Chattopadhyay and Elamin Abdelmahmoud live at 11 a.m. ET. Then join host Saroja Coelho for Call in Canada, a live, cross-country conversation inviting you to share what being Canadian means to you, airing from 2 to 4 p.m. ET. From 4 to 7 p.m, join hosts David Common and Aarti Pole who will be connecting with communities from coast to coast to coast. At 7 p.m. ET, CBC News heads back to Ottawa for a special Canada Day concert pre-show hosted by Adrienne Arsenault with Elamin Abdelmahoud, featuring interviews with performers.
Cision Canada
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Cision Canada
New video from Historica Canada for Canada Day pairs iconic Heritage Minutes with a soundtrack from The Tragically Hip
TORONTO, June 26, 2025 /CNW/ - There are perhaps no more iconically Canadian things than the Heritage Minutes and the music of The Tragically Hip. This Canada Day, Historica Canada presents a salute to Canada Day pairing The Hip's "It's a Good Life (If You Don't Weaken')" with scenes from the Heritage Minutes. "Blending the Heritage Minutes this way reminds us that Canadian history is more than just dates and events—it's about courage, creativity, and the very real people who helped shape our national identity," said Anthony Wilson-Smith, President and CEO of Historica Canada. "Special thanks to the Hip and their management team for their permission to use this song, which speaks so profoundly to the current sentiment in Canada." Historica Canada and the Tragically Hip have been telling Canadian stories for decades. Since 1991, Heritage Minutes have become a recognizable part of Canadian culture, with over 100 episodes telling stories from every corner of the country. The Tragically Hip, formed in 1984 in Kingston, Ontario, is one of Canada's most beloved rock bands and has been called "the most Canadian band in the world" by the BBC. Historica Canada is a charitable organization committed to the idea that learning brings us together. The more we know about one another, the more we understand - and the better we understand Canada, the better we understand our fellow Canadians. Our resources are available in both official languages and are accessed by more than 28 million users annually. At Historica Canada when others forget, we remember.
Global News
18-06-2025
- Business
- Global News
Time capsule inside St. Albert Hudson's Bay store donated to local museum
On June 1 Hudson's Bay stores across Canada closed for good – including the one in St. Albert, Alta. 'It was mixed emotion actually,' said Muna Abdulhussain, who worked at the Bay for 15 years. 'It was sad, very emotional to see our customers. We had very loyal customers there and built a good relationship with them.' On that final day, staff — past and present — opened a piece of history stored in the wall; a time capsule from 1995. It was supposed to be opened in 2045. 'When we opened the frame there was a hole in the wall, and they grabbed the box and there was a key attached already,' Abdulhussain explained. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 'They opened that box (and) it was just like opening a treasure.' Tweet This Click to share quote on Twitter: "They opened that box (and) it was just like opening a treasure." Story continues below advertisement The capsule contained an array of memories — staff names, pictures from the company's 325th anniversary, a catalogue, newspaper, a comic book about Hudson's Bay, an Eagles CD and two cassettes: The Lion King soundtrack and a Tragically Hip album. View image in full screen St. Albert Hudson's Bay time capsule. Global News 'Right away, the employees at the store and the store manager decided that this is really something that shows the history of The Bay in St. Albert,' said Musée Heritage Museum curator Martin Bierens. Hudson's Bay staff made the decision to donate it to the Musée Heritage Museum in St. Albert. 'It's not too often we get a time capsule, so this is a unique donation,' Bierens said. 'Capturing the end of the Hudson's Bay Company is very important for our museum. The Hudson's Bay Company has had an influence within our community since the founding of the community that became known as St Albert.'
CBC
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
New road closures in effect for Friday the 13th biker rally in Port Dover, Ont.
The only Friday the 13th of the year is coming up this week and for Port Dover, Ont., that means the return of the famous biker rally. Since 1981, the traditional ride on every Friday the 13th draws thousands of bikers to Port Dover, with visitors coming in from across North America. According to the Norfolk County website, road closures will begin Thursday at noon and continue until 4 a.m. Saturday. Main Street will be closed, along with Nelson Street W., part of Greenstock Street W., and portions of other streets that intersect with Main Street downtown. The municipality and organizers have shared an event map showing what will be closed and where people can park. For the first time, St. George, Walker and St. Andrew streets will be for motorcycle traffic only. "If you live on these roads and need to leave/return home for the duration, please treat these roads as one-way, and turn onto the first available side street to travel through town," Norfolk County said. Co-organizers, The Port Dover Kinsmen, will provide a shuttle bus from a parking lot out of town. On Facebook, the organization said it expects up to 200,000 visitors to the town of about 8,000. The rally will feature concerts starting Thursday at 7 p.m., and Friday at 11 a.m., including by Tragically Hip, Mötley Crüe and Guns N' Roses cover bands. This will be the only Friday the 13th in 2025, with three coming in 2026. Police remind bikers to 'share the road safely' In a June 6 news release, the Norfolk County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) said most people attending the events are motorcycle enthusiasts looking to have fun. Still, he said, police will be more present than usual in Port Dover in the interest of "traffic safety." The detachment said "outlaw motorcycle gang members" will likely be in attendance and that wearing gang-related clothing can increase the risk of being targeted by rival groups. Residents should also be mindful of rules around where they can park and consume alcohol, police said. They also warned that airspace over the municipality's downtown will be closed to prevent conflicts with drones. "Motorcyclists and other drivers are reminded to share the road safely, particularly with the higher traffic volume expected over the weekend," OPP said.
