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Hamilton Spectator
17 hours ago
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
De Goede to lead 32-player rugby tour party as Canada takes on Springbok women
Recovered from knee surgery, Canada captain Sophie de Goede leads a 32-player tour squad to South Africa for a two-game series with the Springboks women next month. The second-ranked Canadian women, who were scheduled to leave Friday, take on No. 12 South Africa on July 5 at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria and July 12 at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha. 'The players and staff are all excited to get down to South Africa to continue our preparations for the Rugby World Cup,' Canada coach Kevin Rouet said in a statement. 'Three weeks of training together and another two test matches will go a long way to ensure our squad is ready.' After the South Africa tour, Canada plays the ninth-ranked United States on Aug. 1 in Ottawa and No. 5 Ireland on Aug. 9 in Dublin. The Canadian women open the World Cup in England against No. 15 Fiji on Aug. 23 in York, then face No. 10 Wales on Aug. 30 in Manchester and No. 7 Scotland on Sept. 6 in Exeter. Goede has not played since tearing her anterior cruciate ligament on June 21, 2024, in a non-contact scrimmage against the United States on the last day of a Canada sevens camp in Chula Vista, Calif. The tour roster includes three uncapped players in Taylor McKnight, Holly Phillips and Carissa Norsten, who has represented Canada in sevens play. McKnight, a hooker from Stouffville, Ont., played for the University of Guelph last season. Phillips, a prop from Canmore, Alta., played in England for the Bristol Bears. Norsten was named the HSBC SVNS Series rookie of the year in 2024. Canada is 12-5-1 since the last World Cup. Four of the losses were to top-ranked England, with the other to New Zealand. That record has earned Rouet a contract extension through 2027. 'I am very excited for the opportunity to continue coaching this group of amazing players,' said Rouet. 'This gives the team and myself confidence going into the World Cup.' After three years as an assistant coach, the French-born Rouet took charge of the team in March 2022. He has led the Canadian women to a 21-8-1 record and the 2024 Pacific Four Series title, with a first-ever win over defending world champion New Zealand. 'Kevin has done outstanding work with our women's program, and we would like to recognize his great commitment to developing a world-class team and the culture he has built within his squad,' Rugby Canada CEO Nathan Bombrys said in a statement. 'We are pleased to be able to secure one of the world's top international coaches in Kevin for another two years and continue to work with him as he leads our women's program onto new heights.' Rouet was given a contract extension in April 2023 that ran through the 2025 World Cup. Canada Tour Squad Forwards Brittany Kassil, Guelph, Ont., Guelph Goats; Caroline Crossley, Victoria, Castaway Wanderers; Courtney O'Donnell, Rimbey, Alta., Red Deer Titans Rugby; DaLeaka Menin, Vulcan, Alta., Exeter Chiefs (England); Fabiola Forteza, Quebec City, Stade Bordelais (France); Gabrielle Senft, Regina, Saracens (England); Gillian Boag, Calgary, Gloucester-Hartpury (England); Holly Phillips, Canmore, Alta., Bristol Bears (England); Karen Paquin, Quebec City, Club de rugby de Quebec; Laetitia Royer, Loretteville, Que., ASM Romagnat (France); McKinley Hunt, King City, Ont., Saracens (England); Mikiela Nelson, North Vancouver, Exeter Chiefs (England); Olivia DeMerchant, Mapledale, N.B., Halifax Tars RFC; Pamphinette Buisa, Gatineau, Que., Ottawa Irish; Rachel Smith, South Surrey, B.C., UBC; Rori Wood, Sooke, B.C., Ealing Trailfinders (England); Sophie de Goede, Victoria, Saracens (England); Taylor McKnight, Stouffville, Ont., Aurora Barbarians; Tyson Beukeboom, Uxbridge, Ont., Ealing Trailfinders (England). Backs Alexandra Tessier, Sainte-Clotilde-de-Horton, Que., Exeter Chiefs (England); Alysha Corrigan, Charlottetown, P.E.I., Saracens (England); Carissa Norsten, Waldheim, Sask., University of Victoria; Claire Gallagher, Caledon, Ont., Leicester Tigers (England); Fancy Bermudez, Edmonton, Saracens (England); Florence Symonds, Vancouver, UBC; Julia Schell, Uxbridge, Ont., Ealing Trailfinders (England); Justine Pelletier, Rivière-du-Loup, Que., Stade Bordelais (France); Krissy Scurfield, Canmore, Alta., Loughborough Lightning (England); Madison Grant, Cornwall, Ont., Cornwall Claymores; Olivia Apps, Lindsay, Ont., Lindsay RFC; Shoshanah Seumanutafa, White Rock, B.C., Counties Manukau (New Zealand); Taylor Perry, Oakville, Ont., Exeter Chiefs (England). —- This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 27, 2025 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 .
Winnipeg Free Press
17 hours ago
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
De Goede to lead 32-player rugby tour party as Canada takes on Springbok women
Recovered from knee surgery, Canada captain Sophie de Goede leads a 32-player tour squad to South Africa for a two-game series with the Springboks women next month. The second-ranked Canadian women, who were scheduled to leave Friday, take on No. 12 South Africa on July 5 at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria and July 12 at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha. 'The players and staff are all excited to get down to South Africa to continue our preparations for the Rugby World Cup,' Canada coach Kevin Rouet said in a statement. 'Three weeks of training together and another two test matches will go a long way to ensure our squad is ready.' After the South Africa tour, Canada plays the ninth-ranked United States on Aug. 1 in Ottawa and No. 5 Ireland on Aug. 9 in Dublin. The Canadian women open the World Cup in England against No. 15 Fiji on Aug. 23 in York, then face No. 10 Wales on Aug. 30 in Manchester and No. 7 Scotland on Sept. 6 in Exeter. Goede has not played since tearing her anterior cruciate ligament on June 21, 2024, in a non-contact scrimmage against the United States on the last day of a Canada sevens camp in Chula Vista, Calif. The tour roster includes three uncapped players in Taylor McKnight, Holly Phillips and Carissa Norsten, who has represented Canada in sevens play. McKnight, a hooker from Stouffville, Ont., played for the University of Guelph last season. Phillips, a prop from Canmore, Alta., played in England for the Bristol Bears. Norsten was named the HSBC SVNS Series rookie of the year in 2024. Canada is 12-5-1 since the last World Cup. Four of the losses were to top-ranked England, with the other to New Zealand. That record has earned Rouet a contract extension through 2027. 'I am very excited for the opportunity to continue coaching this group of amazing players,' said Rouet. 'This gives the team and myself confidence going into the World Cup.' After three years as an assistant coach, the French-born Rouet took charge of the team in March 2022. He has led the Canadian women to a 21-8-1 record and the 2024 Pacific Four Series title, with a first-ever win over defending world champion New Zealand. 'Kevin has done outstanding work with our women's program, and we would like to recognize his great commitment to developing a world-class team and the culture he has built within his squad,' Rugby Canada CEO Nathan Bombrys said in a statement. 'We are pleased to be able to secure one of the world's top international coaches in Kevin for another two years and continue to work with him as he leads our women's program onto new heights.' Rouet was given a contract extension in April 2023 that ran through the 2025 World Cup. Canada Tour Squad Forwards Brittany Kassil, Guelph, Ont., Guelph Goats; Caroline Crossley, Victoria, Castaway Wanderers; Courtney O'Donnell, Rimbey, Alta., Red Deer Titans Rugby; DaLeaka Menin, Vulcan, Alta., Exeter Chiefs (England); Fabiola Forteza, Quebec City, Stade Bordelais (France); Gabrielle Senft, Regina, Saracens (England); Gillian Boag, Calgary, Gloucester-Hartpury (England); Holly Phillips, Canmore, Alta., Bristol Bears (England); Karen Paquin, Quebec City, Club de rugby de Quebec; Laetitia Royer, Loretteville, Que., ASM Romagnat (France); McKinley Hunt, King City, Ont., Saracens (England); Mikiela Nelson, North Vancouver, Exeter Chiefs (England); Olivia DeMerchant, Mapledale, N.B., Halifax Tars RFC; Pamphinette Buisa, Gatineau, Que., Ottawa Irish; Rachel Smith, South Surrey, B.C., UBC; Rori Wood, Sooke, B.C., Ealing Trailfinders (England); Sophie de Goede, Victoria, Saracens (England); Taylor McKnight, Stouffville, Ont., Aurora Barbarians; Tyson Beukeboom, Uxbridge, Ont., Ealing Trailfinders (England). Backs Alexandra Tessier, Sainte-Clotilde-de-Horton, Que., Exeter Chiefs (England); Alysha Corrigan, Charlottetown, P.E.I., Saracens (England); Carissa Norsten, Waldheim, Sask., University of Victoria; Claire Gallagher, Caledon, Ont., Leicester Tigers (England); Fancy Bermudez, Edmonton, Saracens (England); Florence Symonds, Vancouver, UBC; Julia Schell, Uxbridge, Ont., Ealing Trailfinders (England); Justine Pelletier, Rivière-du-Loup, Que., Stade Bordelais (France); Krissy Scurfield, Canmore, Alta., Loughborough Lightning (England); Madison Grant, Cornwall, Ont., Cornwall Claymores; Olivia Apps, Lindsay, Ont., Lindsay RFC; Shoshanah Seumanutafa, White Rock, B.C., Counties Manukau (New Zealand); Taylor Perry, Oakville, Ont., Exeter Chiefs (England). — This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 27, 2025
Global News
4 days ago
- Sport
- Global News
Graduate of University of Guelph program fulfils golf dream volunteering at U.S. Open
One graduate of a University of Guelph program helped maintain the golf course at the U.S. Open. Connor Brown graduated with a diploma in turfgrass management and participated in his first major professional golf tournament as a crew member between June 12 and 15. He said everything came full circle for him in Pennsylvania. 'When I was there during my internship at Oakmont, that was the year they actually did the big renovation on the golf course, from redesigning fairways and expanding the green, so I was a part of that, and I got to see that this week being played by the best golfers in the world,' Brown said. He completed a paid internship at Oakmont Country Club last year through the post-secondary school, and lasting for about four months. Story continues below advertisement Brown has always had an interest in the sport of golf. He began working on a golf course with his dad when he was 14 years old. He said he's always wanted to work in one of the high-end clubs where the pro golfers play. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 'I just love being outside and it's a great sport to be active, walking the golf course and no golf course is completely flat so you're always getting good exercise. You're always playing with friends and that's something that I've always loved when I was younger, and I still love today,' he said. Now, he gets the most joy out of producing golf courses at the highest level for other people to play on. Brown currently works as an assistant superintendent at the Oakville Golf Club, and he said the experience at Oakmont has only made him better at his job. He said his biggest takeaway from the tournament was getting to learn new things from different people. 'You're working with a lot of the best guys in the industry, and you can learn a lot of new things, new way of doing things,' he said. Brown said he might volunteer again at the U.S. Open after being invited by a course employee at the Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in New York, the host of the 2026 tournament. Story continues below advertisement He'd also like to volunteer at the RBC Canadian Open one day, too, and work alongside other U of G alumni. 'I'd love to be involved with the Canadian Open,' he said. 'Just over the past couple of years, I haven't been able to get down there because I've been in the U.S., and this year was the week before the U.S. Open.'
Ottawa Citizen
5 days ago
- General
- Ottawa Citizen
Air India bombing: Families gather to mourn victims of Canada's deadliest terror attack
Article content AHAKISTA, Ireland — They came here Monday not only to honour the 331 killed 40 years ago in the Air India bombings, but also to condemn the hatred behind the unprecedented act of terror. Article content Families of the victims joined politicians from Canada, India and Ireland, as well as first responders and the people of County Cork, who have embraced them and grieved with them over four decades. Article content Article content Hundreds attended the special anniversary at this scenic spot, surrounded by lush green hills and overlooking the sea near where the plane went down on June 23, 1985. Article content Article content Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin said he was honoured to be here 'on this the 40th anniversary of that terrible day in 1985 that saw the Air India flight cruelly and horrifically brought down off our coastline.' Article content 'It's always a privilege and honour to attend this sober commemoration and to witness the dignity, dedication and care with which you remember your loved ones who died so horrifically,' he said. 'The passing of time does not dim the scale of loss and of this atrocity. We feel the enormity of your loss when we see the faces and read the stories on the memorial here before us.' Article content Article content Article content 'So many young lives taken far too soon. While the scale of this horrific act is of global significance, we should never forget that it is an intensely personal tragedy.' Article content Article content A B.C.-made suitcase bomb exploded on the Boeing 747, en route from Toronto to India, just after 8 a.m. and less than an hour after another B.C. bomb blew up at Japan's Narita Airport, killing two baggage handlers. Article content At exactly 8:12 a.m. Monday, the families stood around a sun dial monument for a minute of silence, before breaking out with soulful chants. Schoolchildren played tin whistles and sang Let It Be. Article content Pradeep Kalsi recalled waiting at an airport in India for his sister Indira, 21, to arrive from Ontario, where she was a student at the University of Guelph. Article content
Vancouver Sun
6 days ago
- Health
- Vancouver Sun
Does rice contain arsenic? Yes, here's how you can reduce the risk
Arsenic in rice isn't a new concern, but a recent report published by Healthy Babies Bright Futures (HBBF) brought the issue back into the spotlight. The study found arsenic in all 145 rice samples bought at stores across the United States. More than a quarter surpassed 100 parts per billion (ppb) of inorganic arsenic, the Canadian and American federal limits for infant rice cereal. Health Canada says rice and fruit juice are the most common dietary sources of inorganic arsenic, a toxic chemical. So, how worried should you be? Discover the best of B.C.'s recipes, restaurants and wine. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of West Coast Table will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. 'With all things to do with food safety, it comes down to reducing the risk of exposure,' says Lawrence Goodridge, a professor at the University of Guelph's Department of Food Science and director of the Canadian Research Institute for Food Safety , who wasn't involved in the HBBF report. 'People can reduce their risk by consuming less of those foods.' Arsenic was 'the poison of choice in Victorian times,' says Keith Warriner, a professor at the University of Guelph's Department of Food Science, who wasn't involved in the HBBF report. It's also ubiquitous. 'The reality is, arsenic is everywhere. So it's not a case where you can avoid it.' Warriner underscores that people shouldn't stop eating rice altogether because of arsenic. After all, it's a staple of many cuisines with cultural significance and health benefits. 'It's a concern to have, but it's not 'I'm going to give up rice' because there are things we can do to minimize.' Here are ways to reduce the risk, from the rice you buy and how you cook it to diversifying your diet with grains lower in heavy metals such as arsenic. The more toxic of its chemical forms, inorganic arsenic is considered a carcinogen and is naturally present in soil and groundwater. Long-term exposure has been associated with an increased risk of health problems, including cancer, cardiovascular disease and skin lesions . When exposure happens in utero or during childhood, it 'may affect development and increase the risk of cancer in adulthood,' according to Health Canada. Babies and young children are 'the real concern,' says Goodridge. The toxicity accumulates more easily because they're smaller and their body weight is lower. 'Infant rice products can be a source of significant exposure,' he adds. 'It doesn't mean you can't give it to your kids, but limit it. It shouldn't be the primary grain cereal that they're fed. It shouldn't be the primary milk that they're given.' Goodridge advises rotating rice-based foods such as cereals with other grains. The same goes for rice milk and fruit juice, which Health Canada recommends limiting for children under two. The recommendations also apply during pregnancy because arsenic exposure can affect the developing fetus. 'Like most risks we have in life, it all depends on exposure and the amounts we get. If we go on the (Ontario Highway) 401 every day, our probability of crashing will be higher than someone who travels there once a year,' says Warriner. 'The more frequently you consume (rice), the more likely you are to accumulate it because arsenic accumulates. That's one of the bad things about it.' With rice, studies suggest all is not equal. Inorganic arsenic levels can vary by type and growing region. The HBBF report found that brown rice, Italian Arborio rice (used to make risotto) and white rice grown in the southeastern United States had higher amounts of heavy metals. On average, California rice (Calrose, sushi, jasmine, white), Thai jasmine rice and Indian basmati rice had 32 per cent less heavy metals than other types. Arsenic is a naturally occurring element but can also be introduced through human activities, such as mining and pesticide use. Rice grown in southeastern U.S. states such as Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas tends to have higher arsenic levels because, according to Goodridge, cotton farmers used arsenic-based pesticides to treat their crops in the past, contaminating fields now used to grow rice. Brown rice is prone to higher levels than white because it retains arsenic in the bran layer. 'One thing that people can do is moderate their intake of certain types of rice,' says Goodridge. 'The key is, if you like brown rice, limit the frequency.' Many choose brown rice because it contains more fibre and nutrients than white. As a whole grain, the bran, endosperm and germ are intact. The rub is that the arsenic happens to accumulate where the nutrients are. 'That's one of the problems. Getting rid of arsenic also can get rid of nutrients (such as iron),' says Warriner. 'So it's all a place of balancing things.' Rice tends to have higher levels of arsenic than other grains, so Goodridge advises people to diversify their diets. The HBBF report found that alternative grains, including barley , couscous , farro , oats and quinoa , have 69 per cent less heavy metal contamination than rice. Rice is more susceptible to arsenic due to a combination of factors, including plant physiology. 'Different plants have different capacities to accumulate,' says Warriner. 'They transport this arsenic in. And some, it's actually a nutrient. There are microbes out there that need this sort of arsenic.' The cultivation method in paddy fields is another reason. 'If the arsenic is in the water, which it is, and you flood it, and you're exposing the poor plant to all this stuff, it would accumulate more,' adds Warriner. 'If it's in the environment, it gets sponged up into the rice itself.' As with rice, certain fruits can be susceptible to arsenic because it's present in water used for irrigation or juice dilution, Goodridge highlights. Compounding the issue, some fruit orchards (especially apple) were historically treated with arsenic-based pesticides. The arsenic lingers in the soil and can enter the tree and fruit. Health Canada has set maximum levels for inorganic arsenic in fruit juice and nectar, brown and white rice, and rice-based foods for infants and young children. Goodridge thinks Canadians should be confident in the limits but cautions that regulations aren't perfect. The government sets rules to ensure the food we buy is free from harmful bacteria, yet people still get sick, and outbreaks continue to occur. 'Consumers have to take their own responsibility for ensuring the practices that they do reduce the risk, reduce the chances of getting sick. Health Canada sets these limits. That's great. That means that what's in the grocery store should have lower limits. So now, if on top of that, consumers take additional steps, they further reduce the risk.' If you're concerned about arsenic and open to changing your rice preparation and cooking methods, you can perform an extraction in the kitchen. 'It's all to do with volumes of water,' says Warriner, a former chef as well as a food scientist. 'Can you extract that arsenic out of it and throw it away in the sink?' One option is parboiling. After rinsing and soaking your rice, add it to a pot of boiling water — 'the higher the volume of water, the better' — and cook for five minutes. Drain the rice (discard the cooking water) and return it to the pot with fresh water. Using a two-to-one ratio of water to rice, cover and cook over low-to-medium heat for an additional eight minutes to make 'the magic 13 minutes for cooking rice,' adds Warriner. A 2020 University of Sheffield study suggests that parboiling rice using a four-to-one ratio and then cooking it until all the water is absorbed (called the absorption method) using a two-to-one ratio removes 54 per cent of the inorganic arsenic in brown rice and 74 per cent in white rice. Adding to its benefits, the study shows 'no loss of micronutrients.' In practice, Warriner prefers the 'nice, loose' texture of the absorption method. While it doesn't yield any arsenic extraction, he eats rice once a week at most. 'I don't usually have it more than that, so your exposure is going to be much less.' Another option is cooking rice like pasta, which Health Canada recommends. Goodridge highlights that you should always rinse your rice and, if you have time, soak it, even for just 10 minutes, before adding six to 10 parts water to one part rice. Once the rice is cooked, drain the excess water. Compared to the absorption method on a stovetop or in a rice cooker, this technique 'will significantly reduce inorganic arsenic by up to 50 to 60 per cent,' says Goodridge. Parboiling and cooking rice like pasta 'are the two main cooking methods that would significantly reduce arsenic. And if you're eating white rice versus brown rice, then that rice has much less arsenic than the brown rice.' Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our cookbook and recipe newsletter, Cook This, here .
