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National Woodworking Month: Loggersports team wins first place in Nova Scotia

Laura Middlekoop, Loggersports athlete, pictured while competin

Laura Middlekoop, Loggersports athlete, pictured while competing.

April is National Woodworking Month, a yearly celebration since 1990 dedicated to highlighting the artistry, skill, and tradition of crafting with wood. It serves as a time for hobbyists and professionals to engage in projects, learn new techniques, and celebrate craftsmanship through workshops, special events, and tool sales.

To celebrate, we’re highlighting the Algonquin Wolves Loggersports team, based out of the Pembroke Campus. The team has been a long-standing part of student life, with a history rooted in the Forestry programs and the campus’ connection to the forestry industry. The team has been a part of the Canadian Intercollegiate Lumberjacking Association (CILA) since at least 1999.

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Meet Collinda Joseph: Paralympic Gold medalist & PR alum

Team Canada competes in wheelchair curling at the 2026 Milano Cortina Paralympic Games.

Team Canada competes in wheelchair curling at the 2026 Milano Cortina Paralympic Games.

On Saturday, March 14, the Canadian Paralympic Wheelchair Curling team, nicknamed the ‘cardiac Canadians’ for keeping their edge-of-your-seat performances, faced China in the gold medal match and emerged victorious. 

Ottawa’s Collinda Joseph was the lead on Team Canada’s Wheelchair Curling Team at the recent 2026 Milano Cortina Paralympic Games. Joseph has an impressive record in the sport, competing in four previous world championships and bringing home a bronze medal at the 2022 Beijing Paralympics.

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