sports + recreation

Mixed-gender teams aren’t as inclusive as they seem, especially at the Paralympic level. Alyssa White dreams of playing para hockey in the Paralympics for an official Canadian women’s team, but right now that team doesn’t exist.

How frogs are helping keep French culture alive.

In the summer of 2024, two cyclists were hit on Wellington Crescent — the same street I biked down every day to get to and from work. I had never truly felt safe sharing the road with cars, but after the first accident, my confidence as a casual city cyclist was shaken.

What should you do to combat social anxiety? One young woman from rural Manitoba decides to push herself outside her comfort zone by calling hockey for the local U18AAA boys team — and finds her voice and confidence rinkside.

The Winnipeg Sea Bears made a thunderous impact in their first season, shattering attendance records and sparking a passion for basketball in a non-traditional market. Through behind-the-scenes work from the marketing team and on-court success, they have paved a way for the future of basketball in Manitoba.

In the fast-paced world of live production, things can and will go wrong. Industry veterans teach a rookie how to deal with the pressure — the show must go on.

10,000 trees or bust

Through challenges on two canoe trips — near hypothermia on the first, and a crashed canoe on the second — one young leader gained perspective about true strength on the Turtle River.

To overcome grief in the present, I made a movie of the past.

What does it mean to camp like a girl? It means getting outside in spite of sexism and traditional gender norms. Two Manitoban organizations are getting women into the wilderness and celebrating how being outside helps women tap into their innate power — and have fun while doing it.