skating

Peter Kirk Fachnie

Peter Kirk Fachnie

A passionate athlete and outdoorsman, he was happiest on a ski hill or a frozen river

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How the Rideau Canal got its best ice ever

The ‘Froster’ has revolutionized the resurfacing of the famous Rideau

Skating on fake ice

Skating on fake ice

For some, skating on a synthetic surface is as bad as buying a fake Christmas tree.

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Scott Moir and Tessa Virtue in conversation

On pain, nerves, the future, and how their relationship almost fell apart before the Olympics

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Off-key in the NHL headshot chorus

A memo to those who are concerned with (hitherto) legal checks to the head in the NHL: I sure hope you’re not just fighting physics. Because you’ll lose.

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Maclean’s Interview: Claude Lemieux

How a tough guy broke the figure skating barrier, won over Canadians and sang his heart out