Designing the medals for the Canada Games! by Michele Walker, SIRC Besides competing for the Canada Games Flag as a proud member of the winning province at the 2011 Canada Winter Games in Halifax, Nova Scotia, it’s fair to say that most athletes really want to win a medal. Gold, of course, is best. But there are times when circumstances dictate that winning the bronze or silver medal, can feel...Read more

Celebrating Nova Scotia Day! by Brandie Adam s , SIRC Reference Librarian Today was Nova Scotia Day and what a day it was! The Games started early with Artistic Gymnastics, Biathlon, Curling, Freestyle skiing, Hockey, Long Track Speed Skating, Ringette, Short Track Speed Skating, Squash, Target Shooting and Wheelchair Basketball all competing around the city. In the evening “ Celebration Square...Read more

The loudest and the proudest! by Team PEI, Canada Games 2011 EI too on the outstanding Opening Ceremonies, and a big well done to the Host Society on the great job so far. We are having a great time, are looking forward to the competition, and making the friendships that we know will be forged over the next two weeks. A word of warning though – we may be small, but we are mighty, and Team PEI,...Read more

by Brandie Adams - SIRC Reference Librarian "Some of you are posed for glory but we can not know who; not the champions or the victory dances which will ensue. Already tonight some athletes are organizing strategies; it takes desire of a certain kind to get to these finish lines. " – Tania Davis Let the Games Begin! Friday night was celebration night in Halifax with the Opening Ceremonies of the...Read more