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Another sporting event bites the dust.
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The Ontario Winter Games, originally scheduled to take place in Renfrew Country in late February and early March, were canceled due to, you guessed it, COVID-19 concerns.
The organizing committee will spend the next few weeks discussing whether to continue holding the Games in 2023. “We could not do so while safeguarding the health of athletes, their families, our volunteers, or the community at large,” said Renfrew County Director. , Debbie Robinson. in a sentence.
Lisa MacLeod, Ontario Minister of Heritage, Sports, Tourism and Culture, says the decision was necessary to uphold health and safety concerns.
“While I also regret the need to postpone the Games, I am pleased to continue to work with the organizers to host this event in Renfrew County when it is safe to do so,” McLeod said in a statement. “The Games make an important contribution to the economic and social well-being of the Renfrew County community.”
Reference-ottawasun.com