NHL Alumni brings special brand of hockey to Newmarket

Torch Run, Special Olympics benefit from contest SPORTS Nov 07, 2017 by John Cudmore, Newmarket Era The old boys are back. The NHL Alumni Benefit Tour is scheduled to make its annual stop  Nov. 18 at the Ray Twinney Complex in Newmarket to raise funds for the Law Enforcement Torch Run and Special Olympics. The former NHLers bring along a collection of on-ice pranks …

NOVEMBER IS SPECIAL OLYMPICS GAME MONTH IN THE OHL

November 4, 2017 – Ontario Hockey League (OHL) News Release Toronto, ON – The Ontario Hockey League, Law Enforcement Torch Run, and Special Olympics Ontario are teaming up for the 10th year to raise awareness around the Special Olympics movement during the month of November, which has been designated as Special Olympics Game Month. “We are very pleased to continue our …

Cops N Rodders Car Show a Huge Success!

RPM Magazine November 1, 2017 In 2013, HPS created an internal Law Enforcement Torch Run Committee, the group wanted to create and organize fun events that would benefit the Special Olympics Ontario. Det Jim Callender and Cst Allen Schultz, both being passionate about the classic and muscle car hobby developed “Cops N Rodders” and held their 1st event in 2014 …

Second annual GTA Convoy for Special Olympics grows to 35 trucks

September 18, 2017  By Sonia Straface BRAMPTON, Ont. – The second annual GTA Truck Convoy for Special Olympics Ontario went off just as organizers had hoped – with a larger commitment from truck drivers in the Toronto area. This year the convoy saw 35 trucks – up from 29 last year  – and 20 law enforcement cruisers drive up and …

Police support Special Olympics

Kenora Online Published: Monday, 11 September 2017 Written by Ryan Forbes It was all for a great cause. Dryden OPP officers and members of the Dryden Police Service joined forces with Dryden Community Living for the 2017 Law Enforcement Torch Run, car wash and barbecue. The event raised $463.25 for Special Olympics Ontario. A portion of the proceeds from the event …

Torch Ride for Special Olympics 2017

Lakeshore News Wed Sep 6 2017 Page: A3 Section: News Column: Police Blotter Source: Lakeshore News The Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) invites you to join them on Sunday September 10, 2017 between 10:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. for the 4th annual Torch Ride for Special Olympics Ontario. The ride will take you along the shores of Lake St. …

Bikers roar in support of Special Olympics Ontario

Sudbury.com by: Arron Pickard It would be difficult to ignore the rumbling of about 20 motorcycles roaring through the city’s South End. And that’s the point of the motorcycle torch run — to raise awareness of the more than 23,000 athletes with an intellectual disability. Sgt. Joanne Pendrak said the Ontario Law Enforcement Torch Run is made up of many people, …