Nordiq Canada and the Canadian Olympic Committee have named Olivia Bouffard‑Nesbitt to Team Canada’s cross‑country ski squad for the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games. Bouffard‑Nesbitt had initially been designated as the first alternate. She was added to the roster after the International Ski Federation’s quota reallocation process awarded Canada an additional women’s spot. “Olivia has earned this opportunity through strong results,” said Eric de Nys,...
JAKUSZYCE, Poland — Team Canada capped off a spectacular 2025/26 Para Biathlon World Cup season by securing three Crystal Globes, underlining the nation’s strength and depth on the international stage. Natalie Wilkie closed out a dominant campaign in style, shooting clean and racing to her sixth victory of the season in the final individual race. The performance sealed the overall Crystal Globe in the women’s standing category, adding yet another gold medal to an...
Nordiq Canada is proud to announce a new partnership with Burnbrae Farms, a Canadian, family-owned company and one of the country’s most trusted food producers. This collaboration will support Canada’s National Ski Team athletes as they continue their World Cup campaign and make their final push toward Italy. “Partnerships with Canadian companies who believe in Canadian athletes are incredibly meaningful to us,” said Beckie Scott, CEO of Nordiq Canada. “Burnbrae...
Jan. 12, 2026 — Notschrei, Germany — Canada’s Para biathlon team opened the second World Cup period with seven podium finishes, including two gold medals, amid heavy snowfall and gusting winds in Germany’s Black Forest. The defining feature of the World Cup stop was the weather. Heavy snowfall and gusting winds created slow course conditions and required constant wind adjustments on the shooting range. Combined with occasional rifle issues, athletes were pushed to...
Toblach, Italy — December 31, 2025 — Team Canada finished with four athletes in the top 15, with Edmonton’s Alison Mackie delivering a career-best fifth-place finish in Stage 3 of the Tour de Ski. The two-time World Junior Championships bronze medallist’s result signals her arrival among the best in the world heading toward the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games. The day was historic not only for Mackie but for the sport itself. Stage 3 introduced a...
