PEI 2023 Press Kit
Today marks a significant milestone in sports history on Prince Edward Island (PEI) as the 2023 Canada Games Host Society proudly announces the inauguration of the 2023 Canada Games Legacy Fund.
Today marks a significant milestone in sports history on Prince Edward Island (PEI) as the 2023 Canada Games Host Society proudly announces the inauguration of the 2023 Canada Games Legacy Fund.
The Canada Games Council (CGC) is thrilled to announce that Team Saskatchewan gymnast Rylee Miller and Team Nova Scotia curler Calan MacIsaac have been selected as the winners of the Roland Michener Award following the PEI 2023 Canada Winter Games.
The Canada Games Council (CGC) is thrilled to announce that Team Saskatchewan gymnast Rylee Miller and Team Nova Scotia curler Calan MacIsaac have been selected as the winners of the Roland Michener Award following the PEI 2023 Canada Winter Games.
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After an amazing two weeks packed with sport excellence, team spirit, and friendships that will last a lifetime, the PEI 2023 Canada Winter Games have finally come to a close. Since February 18, an exemplary generation of young athletes have had a profound impact on this country – they have sparked greatness and unified the nation through the power of sport.
After an amazing two weeks packed with sport excellence, team spirit, and friendships that will last a lifetime, the PEI 2023 Canada Winter Games have finally come to a close. Since February 18, an exemplary generation of young athletes have had a profound impact on this country – they have sparked greatness and unified the nation through the power of sport.
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After 16 incredible days, the 29th edition of the Canada Games will officially conclude tonight with the Closing Ceremony from Eastlink Centre in Charlottetown at 7:30 PM AST.
After 16 incredible days, the 29th edition of the Canada Games will officially conclude tonight with the Closing Ceremony from Eastlink Centre in Charlottetown at 7:30 PM AST.
The Canada Games Council is proud to announce that Gabe Flynn of Team Newfoundland and Labrador is the recipient of the Pat Lechelt True Sport Award and Dingding Liu from the 2023 Host Society has been awarded the Paul Flaherty Volunteer Award at the end of week one of the PEI 2023 Canada Winter Games. Flynn and Liu collected their awards at a ceremony on the mainstage of the Illumination Festival at Port Charlottetown on Saturday.
The Canada Games Council is proud to announce that Gabe Flynn of Team Newfoundland and Labrador is the recipient of the Pat Lechelt True Sport Award and Dingding Liu from the 2023 Host Society has been awarded the Paul Flaherty Volunteer Award at the end of week one of the PEI 2023 Canada Winter Games. Flynn and Liu collected their awards at a ceremony on the mainstage of the Illumination Festival at Port Charlottetown on Saturday.
With the PEI 2023 Canada Winter Games officially underway, the Canada Games Council (CGC) and the 2023 Host Society are thrilled to celebrate the nation’s top young athletes and their families and friends with the launch of Canada Games House, presented by Canadian Tire.
With the PEI 2023 Canada Winter Games officially underway, the Canada Games Council (CGC) and the 2023 Host Society are thrilled to celebrate the nation’s top young athletes and their families and friends with the launch of Canada Games House, presented by Canadian Tire.
Oonah Gamboa and Haruki Mori of team British Columbia claimed the first-ever gold medals to be awarded for Karate at the Canada Games.
Oonah Gamboa and Haruki Mori of team British Columbia claimed the first-ever gold medals to be awarded for Karate at the Canada Games.
On the evening of February 17, 2023, one night before the PEI 2023 Canada Winter Games kick off with an electrifying Opening Ceremony, the Canada Games family celebrated its past with the induction of five new members into the Canada Games Hall of Honour.
On the evening of February 17, 2023, one night before the PEI 2023 Canada Winter Games kick off with an electrifying Opening Ceremony, the Canada Games family celebrated its past with the induction of five new members into the Canada Games Hall of Honour.
The PEI 2023 Host Society and Canada Games Council are proud to reveal the broadcast schedule and new streaming platform for the 2023 Canada Winter Games from February 18 - March 5, 2023.
The PEI 2023 Host Society and Canada Games Council are proud to reveal the broadcast schedule and new streaming platform for the 2023 Canada Winter Games from February 18 - March 5, 2023.
The Canada Games Council (CGC) is thrilled to announce that Canadian Tire Corporation (CTC) has renewed its longstanding commitment as a national partner of the Canada Games for the upcoming events in 2023, 2025 and 2027.
The Canada Games Council (CGC) is thrilled to announce that Canadian Tire Corporation (CTC) has renewed its longstanding commitment as a national partner of the Canada Games for the upcoming events in 2023, 2025 and 2027.
The Canada Games Council is pleased to reveal the five phenomenal alumni who will be inducted into the Canada Games Hall of Honour at the PEI 2023 Canada Winter Games in February. The Class of 2023 features decorated Olympians Marc Gagnon, Heather Moyse and Sami Jo Small, trailblazing builder Vicki Keith, and distinguished alum Dr. Heather Morrison.
The Canada Games Council is pleased to reveal the five phenomenal alumni who will be inducted into the Canada Games Hall of Honour at the PEI 2023 Canada Winter Games in February. The Class of 2023 features decorated Olympians Marc Gagnon, Heather Moyse and Sami Jo Small, trailblazing builder Vicki Keith, and distinguished alum Dr. Heather Morrison.
In recognition of the belief that good sport can make a great difference, the PEI 2023 Host Society and Canada Games Council have officially declared the 2023 Canada Winter Games a True Sport event – ensuring the values of fairness, excellence, inclusion and fun are at the heart of the Games.
In recognition of the belief that good sport can make a great difference, the PEI 2023 Host Society and Canada Games Council have officially declared the 2023 Canada Winter Games a True Sport event – ensuring the values of fairness, excellence, inclusion and fun are at the heart of the Games.
Team Alberta’s figure skater, Lia Cho, is this year’s youngest athlete at Canada Winter Games. She is only 10 years old and stands just over four rulers high.
Team Alberta’s figure skater, Lia Cho, is this year’s youngest athlete at Canada Winter Games. She is only 10 years old and stands just over four rulers high.
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Female boxing made its historic debut this week at Credit Union Place in Summerside, PEI.
Female boxing made its historic debut this week at Credit Union Place in Summerside, PEI.
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Here are the top media stories covering the Canada Winter Games from March 5th, 2023, sparking greatness across the nation!
Here are the top media stories covering the Canada Winter Games from March 5th, 2023, sparking greatness across the nation!
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For the first time in Canada Games history, medals will be awarded in mixed doubles curling. The event made its historic debut this week at the Montague Curling Club.
For the first time in Canada Games history, medals will be awarded in mixed doubles curling. The event made its historic debut this week at the Montague Curling Club.
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Here are the top media stories covering the Canada Winter Games from March 4th, 2023, sparking greatness across the nation!
Here are the top media stories covering the Canada Winter Games from March 4th, 2023, sparking greatness across the nation!
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Today, in the late afternoon at North Rustico Canada Games Centre, Maddox Glover of Conception Bay South won gold in Mens Figure Skating - Special Olympic Level II
Today, in the late afternoon at North Rustico Canada Games Centre, Maddox Glover of Conception Bay South won gold in Mens Figure Skating - Special Olympic Level II
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Chants of “Novaaa Scotiaaa” echoed throughout Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre in Charlottetown as proud fans watched Ritu Shah and Thomas Ashton add two silver medals to Team Nova Scotia’s growing medal count.
Chants of “Novaaa Scotiaaa” echoed throughout Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre in Charlottetown as proud fans watched Ritu Shah and Thomas Ashton add two silver medals to Team Nova Scotia’s growing medal count.
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When people speak of the legacy of the 2023 Canada Winter Games the conversation usually focuses on two things, the lifelong memories people take away from the Games and the new sports facilities the Games leave behind.But this year that legacy has grown to include more than 3,000 books for children donated by athletes, coaches and supporters from every province in the country.
When people speak of the legacy of the 2023 Canada Winter Games the conversation usually focuses on two things, the lifelong memories people take away from the Games and the new sports facilities the Games leave behind.But this year that legacy has grown to include more than 3,000 books for children donated by athletes, coaches and supporters from every province in the country.
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At the 2019 Canada Winter Games in Red Deer, Alberta’s Evelyn Beaton took home a gold medal for the individual female - 44 kg Judo division. Four years later at the PEI 2023 Canada Winter Games, her brother Ewan followed in her footsteps. Beaton, age 16, won the gold medal in the individual male - 55 kg Judo division.
At the 2019 Canada Winter Games in Red Deer, Alberta’s Evelyn Beaton took home a gold medal for the individual female - 44 kg Judo division. Four years later at the PEI 2023 Canada Winter Games, her brother Ewan followed in her footsteps. Beaton, age 16, won the gold medal in the individual male - 55 kg Judo division.
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Here are the top media stories covering the Canada Winter Games from March 3rd, 2023, sparking greatness across the nation!
Here are the top media stories covering the Canada Winter Games from March 3rd, 2023, sparking greatness across the nation!
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Team Saskatchewan’s Women’s Hockey and Ringette teams are breaking ground at the Canada Winter Games in Prince Edward Island.Both teams have every staff position filled by women, which is the hockey team’s first time since the 1995 games in Grand Prairie Alberta where the roster is fully-female.
Team Saskatchewan’s Women’s Hockey and Ringette teams are breaking ground at the Canada Winter Games in Prince Edward Island.Both teams have every staff position filled by women, which is the hockey team’s first time since the 1995 games in Grand Prairie Alberta where the roster is fully-female.
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Here are the top media stories covering the Canada Winter Games from March 2nd, 2023, sparking greatness across the nation!
Here are the top media stories covering the Canada Winter Games from March 2nd, 2023, sparking greatness across the nation!
Sporting bright green and blue uniforms, the PEI 2023 volunteers are a dedicated and committed group, intent on making sure the Games provide the best possible experience for the young athletes representing their respective provinces and territories.
Sporting bright green and blue uniforms, the PEI 2023 volunteers are a dedicated and committed group, intent on making sure the Games provide the best possible experience for the young athletes representing their respective provinces and territories.
There have been records smashed and countless debuts made by athletes here at the 2023 Canada Games, but yesterday, history was made when female boxing got underway on P.E.I.
There have been records smashed and countless debuts made by athletes here at the 2023 Canada Games, but yesterday, history was made when female boxing got underway on P.E.I.
A detailed breakdown of the schedule by sport, venue, date and time for the PEI 2023 Canada Winter Games. The schedule is subject to change and will be updated regularly on our Games Management System.
A detailed breakdown of the schedule by sport, venue, date and time for the PEI 2023 Canada Winter Games. The schedule is subject to change and will be updated regularly on our Games Management System.
Courtney Pollock
Senior Advisor, Communications & Digital Media
Canada Games Council
cpollock@canadagames.ca
Lexi Drummond
Manager, Communications & Media Relations
2023 Canada Winter Games Host Society
ldrummond@2023canadagames.ca
