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Notice of Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting will take place on Tuesday November 27, 2018 at 6:30pm at the offices of the Ontario Wheelchair Sports Association: 100 Sunrise Avenue, Suite 101 Toronto Ontario M4A 1B3. Nomination forms can be found on our Board of Directors page in the ‘About Us’ section of our website. Nominations are due November… Read More about “Notice of Annual General Meeting”
Job Opportunity: Program Coordinator, Wheelchair Basketball
OWSA seeks full-time Coordinator The Ontario Wheelchair Sports Association is seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to coordinate wheelchair basketball grassroots initiatives. Position: Program Coordinator, Wheelchair Basketball Term: Full time – 1 year contract with potential for ongoing renewal Location: ON – Metro Toronto Area with travel across the Greater Toronto Area Application Deadline: September 14,… Read More about “Job Opportunity: Program Coordinator, Wheelchair Basketball”
Casting Call for Sisters or Twins
Casting twins or sisters who look alike Ground Glass Media Inc. is seeking twins or sisters who look alike for a fun insurance commercial. Women must be in the Greater Toronto Area, between the ages of between the ages of 25-35, and at least one sister must have a visible physical disability. Males may also be… Read More about “Casting Call for Sisters or Twins”
Six Ontario Athletes Selected for Wheelchair Basketball World Championships
Canada Names 2018 World Wheelchair Basketball Championships Rosters (July 31, 2018 – OTTAWA, ONT.) Wheelchair Basketball Canada is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent Canada as members of the Senior Men’s and Women’s National Teams at the IWBF World Championships from August 16-26, 2018 in Hamburg, Germany. “We congratulate all of the athletes for… Read More about “Six Ontario Athletes Selected for Wheelchair Basketball World Championships”
Seven Ontario Wheelchair Rugby Athletes Headed to World Championship
Wheelchair Rugby Canada announces team for 2018 World Wheelchair Rugby Championship Wheelchair Rugby Canada is proud to announce the 12 athletes who have been nominated to represent Canada at the 2018 World Wheelchair Rugby Championship, to be held in Sydney, Australia, between August 5th and 10th. The athletes nominated to the Canadian Wheelchair Rugby Team are… Read More about “Seven Ontario Wheelchair Rugby Athletes Headed to World Championship”
Job Opportunity: Ontario Basketball
OBA seeks full-time employee for Special Events Coordinator role In a unique opportunity, Ontario Basketball (OBA) is looking for a dynamic individual who will be responsible for supporting the organization through administrative activities and special projects. The successful candidate will be involved in the overall administrative assistance to the coaching, marketing & communications, and high… Read More about “Job Opportunity: Ontario Basketball”
Yoga Book Seeking Leg Amputee
‘Yoga for Everyone’ book in search of leg amputee model for photo shoot ‘Yoga for Everyone’ is a book that will feature practitioners of various physical abilities in efforts to show that anyone can practice yoga. The book is being edited by Christopher Stolle alongside Windsor-based yoga instructor Dianne Bondy. A photo shoot is scheduled… Read More about “Yoga Book Seeking Leg Amputee”
Torch Bearer Nominations Open for Canada Games Torch Relay
MNP Canada Games Torch Relay The MNP Canada Games Torch Relay is now accepting nominations for torchbearers! Please consider nominating a deserving community member or yourself by completing the online application form at: https://canadagames.ca/2019/mnptorchrelay Nomination deadline: Saturday, June 30 at 4:00 p.m. MT (6:00 p.m. ET) The MNP Canada Games Torch Relay is a significant element of the Canada Games… Read More about “Torch Bearer Nominations Open for Canada Games Torch Relay”
CBC Seeking Persons with Disabilities for Paid Placements
CBC launching a twelve-week paid placement pilot for persons with disabilities CBC is launching a twelve-week paid placement pilot for persons with disabilities starting the fall of 2018. The pilot is based in Toronto with plans to expand in other cities across Canada in year 2. The successful candidates will be immersed in selected departments… Read More about “CBC Seeking Persons with Disabilities for Paid Placements”
Ontario Crowned Wheelchair Rugby National Champions
Ontario earns back-to-back championship wins in Division 1 and Division 2 For the 2nd year in a row, Ontario captured National titles at the Canadian Wheelchair Rugby Championship, which was held at the impressive Shane Homes YMCA in Calgary, Alberta last weekend. The event was hosted by Wheelchair Sports Alberta (WSA) and the Canadian Wheelchair… Read More about “Ontario Crowned Wheelchair Rugby National Champions”