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‘Good Role Models’ or ‘Unwomanly’? Canadian views on gender, sport and the Women’s World Cup
Most embrace women in sports, but some activities they wouldn’t choose first for their daughters. June 26, 2015 – As the FIFA Women’s World Cup takes centre stage across Canada, a new public opinion poll shows a clear divide in Canadian
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Rink Rage: majority who attend youth hockey games have seen young players or referees verbally abused
Nine-in-ten youth hockey fans say verbally abusive spectators are a “serious” problem March 5, 2015 – Canadians who spend even a modest amount of time watching kids play organized hockey experience a good chance of also watching parents behaving badly.
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One quarter of Canadians say they’ll watch Sunday’s Grey Cup as popularity for CFL edges NFL approval
Canadian Football League maintains loyal older audience, but is now struggling to engage younger fans. November 28, 2014 – A new survey by the Angus Reid Institute (ARI) reveals one-in-four Canadians say they’ll be watching the Grey Cup on Sunday,
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Canadians are missing Ron MacLean in host role as they adjust to new Hockey Night in Canada broadcast
November 11, 2014 – Three-quarters of Canadians who watch Hockey Night in Canada (HNIC) say Ron MacLean’s reduced role on the iconic show has hurt the Hockey Night in Canada brand, while two-in-five say George Stroumboulopoulos is a credible replacement
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