James Hinchcliffe: The Mayor of Hinchtown

Oakville’s James Hinchcliffe is Canada’s lone representative in the Verizon IndyCar series. In May 2015 he suffered a traumatic accident at Indianapolis Motor Speedway that left him hospitalized for nearly two months. He would return to racing in his SPM Honda Arrow car ten months later in time for the start of the 2016 season. James is also … More James Hinchcliffe: The Mayor of Hinchtown

Sport$trategies: The Business of Sport Podcast

A new sports business podcast that offers insights from national & international sports business experts on topical themes & issues with reviews of current sports business trends, sports media & sports technology. The premiere episode looks at WME-IMG’s $4B acquisition of the UFC, MLB’s All-Star Game, Forbes’ annual list of most valuable sports franchises & Twitter’s … More Sport$trategies: The Business of Sport Podcast

Mattamy National Cycling Centre: A Legacy Venue for Performance and Recreation

A legacy of the Toronto 2015 Pan American Games, the Mattamy National Cycling Centre in Milton, ON, combines an internationally-renowned, state-of-the-art indoor velodrome with a recreational facility available for use to the local community at large. While it is the official new home of Canadian track cycling, the venue can also host a number of other … More Mattamy National Cycling Centre: A Legacy Venue for Performance and Recreation

Expanding Horizons: The Multi-part Makeover of Toronto’s BMO Field

Following the 2014 MLS soccer season, BMO Field underwent the first stage of a two-year, two-phase redevelopment that would transform the stadium from a simplistic 21-thousand seat venue to a 30-thousand seat multi-sport facility. The refurbishment would cost $150-million, well above expectations but the projected return on investment from the increased seating capacity and the additional … More Expanding Horizons: The Multi-part Makeover of Toronto’s BMO Field