Scotties Tournament
Canada celebrates Curling Day with free community events
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Curling Day in Canada falls on January 31, 2026, inviting communities nationwide to engage with the sport through local club activities. From free lessons in Thompson to try sessions in Leamington, residents can experience curling without prior knowledge. The day coincides with the ongoing 2026 Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Mississauga, Ontario.
Emma Miskew of Team Homan has criticized Curling Canada for recommending that her team skip the 2026 Scotties Tournament of Hearts due to its proximity to the Winter Olympics. The decision, aimed at prioritizing Olympic preparation, highlights ongoing scheduling inequalities between men's and women's curling events. Miskew argues that male teams face no such restrictions.
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Thunder Bay's Team Scharf has announced its disbandment after a decade of competition, including multiple appearances at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts. The team achieved notable success, such as two silvers and two bronzes at the Scotties and a bronze at the 2021 Olympic trials. While most members step away to focus on family, one plans to continue playing.
In the opening match of the Scotties Tournament of Hearts, experienced skip Kaitlyn Lawes of Manitoba outplayed newcomer Taylor Reese-Hansen of British Columbia, securing a 10-4 victory. The game highlighted the contrast between veteran prowess and youthful promise at the Canadian women's curling championship. Lawes, a two-time Olympic champion, took control early and never looked back.
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Members of the 1998 Olympic curling teams gathered in Mississauga for a heartfelt reunion, sharing stories from Nagano while supporting the Sandra Schmirler Foundation's 25th anniversary telethon. The event highlights the lasting legacy of Sandra Schmirler, whose foundation has raised over $8 million for neonatal care since 2001. Saskatchewan curler Robyn Silvernagle joined the cause, drawing from her family's NICU experience.