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CTV News
2 days ago
- General
- CTV News
Kirkland Lake student wins gold at Skills Canada national competition
The winners of the Moblie Robotics competition at the secondary level of the manufacturing and engineering section of the Skills Canada National Competition 2025 in Regina, Sask. Shown are gold medal winners Iurii Kovalev and Liam McBean from Team Ontario (centre,) silver medalists Marek Fournier and Kade Hamre from team Alberta (right,) bronze medalists Brooklynn Gardine And Jacksyn Iron from Team Saskatchewan (left.) (Skills Canada/Flickr)
CTV News
3 days ago
- General
- CTV News
Sudbury student wins gold at Skills Canada national competition
The winners of the Workplace Safety competition at the secondary level of the employment section of the Skills Canada National Competition 2025 in Regina, Sask. Shown are gold medal winner Esohe Aibangbee from Team Ontario (centre), silver medalist Kira Simpson from Team Manitoba (right) and bronze medalist Elliot Wang from team British Columbia (left.) (Skills Canada/Flickr) Esohe Aibangbee, a Grade 11 student from Lockerby Composite School in Greater Sudbury, has been crowned national champion in the Workplace Safety category at the Skills Canada National Competition 2025 in Regina, Sask. Aibangbee took home the gold medal in the secondary-level of the employment award at the competition, held May 28-31. Team Ontario - Skilled Canada National comp Team Ontario on May 29, 2025, at the Skills Canada National Competition 2025 at the REAL District in Regina, Sask. (Skills Canada/Flickr) She represented Team Ontario and was one of over 500 competitors vying for titles in more than 40 skilled trade and technology categories. 'A big congratulations goes out to Esohe who won the health and safety event at the national Skills Canada competition in Saskatchewan! Incredible!' said her school in a social media post. 'We are so proud of you!' The competition The event, hosted at the REAL District, drew thousands of student visitors and industry leaders, featuring hands-on activities and career showcases. Skills Canada CEO Shaun Thorson emphasized the competition's role in promoting skilled trades, calling it an opportunity to connect youth with 'exciting, in-demand career paths,' in a news release Saturday. Focus on the future Aibangbee's win highlights a growing focus on skilled trades education, as Canada faces an estimated shortage of 10,000 skilled workers by 2026, according to a recent RBC report. The next national competition will be held in Toronto in May 2026.
Hamilton Spectator
27-05-2025
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
Local Gymnasts Dominating At National Level
This May, three representatives of Alpha Gymnastics Academy competed at the Eastern Canadian Gymnastics Championships in Oshawa, all helping Team Ontario to finish in first place in the overall team competition. Alpha Gymnastics is owned and operated by 2008 Beijing Olympian Robert Stanescu and his wife, fellow gymnast Ruxandra Stanescu. On the girl's side of the competition, Lilian Livingston competed in Level 7 (11-12 years old) earning a silver on the balance beam. 'The Eastern Competition was exciting!' exclaims Lilian. 'It was fun to be part of Team Ontario and compete against the other provinces. The competition began with a grand entry opening ceremony, on Day 1, where all the athletes rallied to display the many flags representing each province.' She says that she endeavours to develop and learn new skills and hopes to qualify for the Canadian Championships in 2026. 'My ultimate goal is to compete for Team Canada in the Olympics,' adds Lilian. 'I am determined to work hard and train many hours to fulfill my dreams of representing my country.' On the boy's side, Liam Pangilinan and Nathaniel Workman represented Alpha Gymnastics in Level 2 (11+ years old). Liam finished second place all-around, taking bronze on rings, vault, and parallel bars, and also silver on pommel horse and high bar. 'The event was really fun and exciting,' says Liam. 'It was really cool seeing different athletes from other provinces.' Liam admits he was nervous as the event started, but his confidence grew as the championships went on. 'It was a happy moment placing so well and helping Team Ontario get first place,' he adds. 'I felt like my hard work preparing for this competition season really paid off.' Liam says that he hopes to move up a level in competition and hopefully make Nationals next year, but his dream is to make the Olympics someday, much like his coach did in 2008. Nathaniel impressively captured first place all-around at the event, winning gold in pommel horse, vault, and high bar, and a bronze for his floor exercise. 'It always feels good to place well but it is especially cool when you and your teammates are doing it for your province!' states Nathaniel. '(Oshawa) was much like the Ontario Championships that we went to in Amherstburg this year. I actually preferred the venue and setup in Amherstburg, but it is a super experience getting to hear the other provinces' fans and compete against their athletes at this competition.' Nathaniel was not a fan of the trampoline event running simultaneously with the events he was competing in, but was appreciative of the lively home crowd that cheered Ontario on. He adds that he would like to compete at next year's Nationals and hopes to one day get a college scholarship and get a chance at the Olympics like his coach did. 'All three athletes also achieved placements between fourth and eighth in various categories, demonstrating consistency and excellence across the board,' added Coach Robert Stanescu. In addition to the amazing performances of Lily, Liam, and Nathaniel, Alpha Gymnast Daniel Hodare will also be representing Team Ontario at the 2025 Canadian Gymnastics Championships in Calgary at the end of May. 'I am so thrilled to once again represent Ontario in the upcoming 2025 Canadian National Championships in Calgary, Alberta,' says Daniel. 'It is always an honour to show what our province can do on the national stage while competing against the very best in the country. I have been working towards this goal for many years and have been dreaming of this moment all season.' Daniel says he will be competing solely on the still rings this year, and is ready to show his full potential and put on a show for the spectators. 'I am so thankful for this opportunity to compete with my friends, for the support of all those around me throughout the season, and for this chance to share my gratitude with the community,' he added.
CBC
24-02-2025
- Sport
- CBC
Scotties 2025 tournament a win for Thunder Bay
Social Sharing As the Scotties Tournament of Hearts wrapped up in Thunder Bay Sunday with team Homan taking the win, curlers and curling fans alike were reflecting on its impact. Players say Thunder Bay's ardent support is energizing, while local fans and organizers say the city benefits too. Skip of Team Ontario Danielle Inglis said it's clear to her that Thunder Bay is a curling town. "You can tell Thunder Bay has a great curling community," she said. "It's a very knowledgeable crowd." She said seeing the packed stands and hearing the support helps teams stay motivated. "There's definitely a lot of energy in the arena here at Fort William Gardens," she said, "There's nothing like it." Inglis said her team's goal was to make it to playoffs. They made it to the first round of playoffs, but were defeated by an Alberta team skipped by Kayla Skrlik. Inglis said players have felt embraced by the people they meet around the arena and in Thunder Bay. "Some of the most special moments were interacting with the people here, especially the kids," she said. Financial and social impacts: organizer Thunder Bay received the tournament well, said Diane Imrie, the 2025 Scotties Vice Chair. "They're cheering for everybody. They're not just cheering for good shots. It's not just cheering for their favourite team," she said. Events of this scale also serve as an opportunity to inspire the next generation of athletes, she said. Seeing women competing at high levels gives girls and young women someone to look up to. "More and more young girls are saying, 'Hey, this is for us, we belong' and we encourage that," said Imrie. "The winners here are going to South Korea with the Maple Leaf on their back. What a great opportunity for a young woman to say, 'you know what, one day that's gonna be me'." The tournament had a significant economic impact to the tune of $7 million, said Imrie. "That's why communities like ours bid on these sorts of things because the impact is so substantial financially," she said. Fans were glad to see the city host the tournament, said attendee Lynn Hazen. "This is just such a lovely opportunity for Thunder Bay to have and for us northern people to be able to come to this event," she said. Hazen said she's been impressed with many team's performances, particularly team Black from Nova Scotia and Alberta's team Skrlik. She said she's grateful the Scotties was hosted in Thunder Bay because it allowed her to cheer the teams on in person.
