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2026 Ottawa Sport Hall of Fame inductees in the media
Several media outlets featured the Ottawa Sport Hall’s Class of ’26 in the days after the announcement, and we’d like to invite you to take a listen/look at those: TSN 1200 Mornings shared the news live on-air moments after the inductees were unveiled, and paid tribute to their past broadcast colleague Jason York with a…
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Ottawa Sport Hall of Fame unveils the Class of 2026
OTTAWA, ON – The Ottawa Sport Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026 will feature individuals with legacies dating back to the early 1900s and to others still growing their own. World-Champion and 2026 Olympics-bound curlers Rachel Homan and Emma Miskew headline this year’s group of inductees alongside hockey player Jason York, football player Val St.…
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Ottawa Sport History Highlight: First Bell Capital Cup had fewer than 100 teams due to insufficient ice time, but started traditions that carry on 25 tournaments later
Ottawa has a long and proud sport tradition, and in this ongoing series, we present highlight moments and figures from our local sport history. The Ottawa Sport History Highlight series is produced collaboratively by the Ottawa Sports Pages and the Ottawa Sport Hall of Fame, which has welcomed almost 300 inductees dating back to its…
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Ottawa Sport History Highlight: 1975 and 2000 Gee-Gees football teams forever linked by Vanier Cups won 25 & 50 years ago
Ottawa has a long and proud sport tradition, and in this ongoing series, we present highlight moments and figures from our local sport history. The Ottawa Sport History Highlight series is produced collaboratively by the Ottawa Sports Pages and the Ottawa Sport Hall of Fame, which has welcomed almost 300 inductees dating back to its…
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Ottawa Sport History Highlight: Pedro the Panda Bear first awarded 70 years ago on Thanksgiving Monday 1955
Ottawa has a long and proud sport tradition, and in this ongoing series, we present highlight moments and figures from our local sport history. The Ottawa Sport History Highlight series is produced collaboratively by the Ottawa Sports Pages and the Ottawa Sport Hall of Fame, which has welcomed almost 300 inductees dating back to its…
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Reminder: Nominations deadline coming up on October 15
Nominations to be considered for the Ottawa Sport Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026 are due by Oct. 15, 2025. For full details and to access the nomination form, see https://ottawasporthall.ca/nominations/.
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Ottawa Sport History Highlight: Ottawa’s 1986 track and field nationals featured Canadian stars Mark McKoy, Milt Ottey, Lynn Williams, a young Glenroy Gilbert, and… Ben Johnson
Ottawa has a long and proud sport tradition, and in this ongoing series, we present highlight moments and figures from our local sport history. The Ottawa Sport History Highlight series is produced collaboratively by the Ottawa Sports Pages and the Ottawa Sport Hall of Fame, which has welcomed almost 300 inductees dating back to its…
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE OTTAWA SPORT HALL OF FAME CLASS OF ’25!
Six new inductees, a family and an honoured team were proudly welcomed into the Ottawa Sport Hall of Fame on May 28 at Lansdowne Park’s Horticulture Building. Read profiles on each of the inductees by clicking on their names, and watch their tribute videos below. Barrett Family (Builders – Hockey) Ervin Budge (Athlete/Builder – Snooker)…
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Ottawa Senators Communications VP Ian Mendes to keynote 2025 Ottawa Sport Hall of Fame inductions
OTTAWA, ON – On Wednesday, May 28th at Lansdowne Park’s Horticulture Building, the Ottawa Sport Hall of Fame will induct the Class of 2025 into our local sports shrine. Each Wednesday until the ceremony, the Sport Hall will post an article on an aspect of the event. Today’s feature showcases 2025 keynote speaker Ian Mendes.…
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2025 Ottawa Sport Hall of Fame Inductee Profile: Erica Wiebe (Athlete – Wrestling)
OTTAWA, ON – On Wednesday, May 28th at Lansdowne Park’s Horticulture Building, the Ottawa Sport Hall of Fame will induct the Class of 2025 into our local sports shrine. Each Wednesday until the ceremony, the Sport Hall will post an article on an aspect of the event. Today’s feature is a profile on 2025 Inductee…
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