Canadians notoriously slow to self-congratulation. We lack the loud red, white, and blue of our cousins to the south – perhaps in direct and necessary contrast. As a result, we tend to take our standing and accomplishments for granted. Fittingly, at the centre of our humbleness – literally, figuratively, spiritually, economically, and culturally – is a cosmopolis that produces excellence born of … [Read more...] about Home and Away: Celebrating Our Homegrown Olympians
Canadian Olympians
Celebrating Our Homegrown Olympian – Renata Fast
Renata Fast There’s nothing as quintessentially Canadian as hockey. Sure, it’s a trope, a stereotype – a humble winter nation outfitted in plaid and skates. But the truth is, our affection for the sport is inescapable. Our love for it is our birthright, and nearly every kid from Oakville, Hamilton, or Burlington dreams of donning the maple leaf on the world’s biggest rinks. But dreams are … [Read more...] about Celebrating Our Homegrown Olympian – Renata Fast
