David Nicholson is Achieving His Dream
Fireworks illuminate the nighttime vault; beneath the spectacle, Brandenburg Gate; beneath the gate, a thousand-strong multitude; within the multitude, one David Nicholson; and, upon his neck, three gold medals and a single silver.Nicholson, a...
The Amazing Winners
It was the toughest challenge of the whole competition and emotionally, physically, and mentally demanding, but Tyler (Ty) Smith dug deep and thought of the 16 friends he lost in the Humboldt Broncos bus...
Pursuing Peak Perspective
The world’s 14 tallest peaks range between 8,012 and 8,848 metres but are somehow no comparison to the mountains Jill Wheatley has already conquered. What started out as a normal Wednesday for a sports...
Exploring Canada’s Scenic Wonders on Four Wheels
It was spring 2020, a time that none of us could have predicted. As the world entered a state of lockdown in March, halting our international travel plans, we found ourselves contemplating what lay...
Alison Jackson is Powering the Pedals
There were no cyclists in the town where Alison Jackson grew up. In fact, there were only a few thousand people in Vermilion, Alta., which meant Jackson’s road to professional sport was not as...
Matt Devine is Cycling Across Canada for Purpose
In three to five years, Matt Devine was told he would likely have a major medical event like a heart attack or stroke—and it would likely end his life. A horrible statistic for anyone,...
Scenic Routes: Hike the World’s Greatest Trails
Our planet is the gift that keeps on giving. From stunning vistas to deep canyons, windswept coasts to ancient ruins, some of the most spectacular views this earth has to offer can only be...
Destination Marathons Around the World
After a few years of virtual races, travel restrictions and uncertainty, it’s time to start dreaming big again. We’ve compiled the ultimate bucket list of marathons from around the world. From our own backyard...
Fighting the Stigma
Latoya Shauntay Snell remembers the time well. It was about a week before Hurricane Sandy hit land and devastated the U.S. that Snell received a devastating diagnosis of her own.Snell’s doctor told her that...
Finding His Own Way
At 14, many boys are playing sports and adjusting to being teens. However, Peter Field was adjusting to life without his sight.Field was diagnosed with glaucoma, an eye disease causing optic nerve damage that...