What to watch this weekend in Canadian sports
The Buzzer is a daily email newsletter from CBC Sports that keeps sports fans up to speed on the latest happenings in the world of sports. From football to short track speed skating, there are plenty of exciting events for Canadians to keep an eye on.
**Football: CFL Playoffs and U Sports Post-Season**
The CFL playoffs kick off this weekend with the East Division semifinal between Toronto and Ottawa. In the West, Saskatchewan will host B.C. for a chance to take on Winnipeg in the next round. Meanwhile, all eight U Sports conference semifinals will also take place on Saturday. Teams like Montreal, Laval, Laurier, Queen’s, Western, and others will be vying for a spot in the finals.
**Short Track Speed Skating: Canadian Success in Montreal**
The ISU Short Track World Tour is in Montreal for the second week in a row, and Canada is looking to build on last week’s success. William Dandjinou and Steven Dubois were standout performers, winning multiple medals in the men’s events. The Canadian men’s relay team also secured gold. Racing will continue in Montreal this weekend, with Canada’s short trackers aiming for more podium finishes.
**Curling: Pan Continental Championships**
The Pan Continental Championships have been a relatively new addition to the curling calendar, but they have already produced some exciting competition. Brad Gushue and his team were eyeing a three-peat in the men’s event but fell short in the semifinals. Rachel Homan will lead Canada’s charge in the women’s final against South Korea. The championship games will take place this weekend, with Canada looking to add more titles to its collection.
**Figure Skating: Canadian Pair Competes in France**
Canada has two entries in this week’s Grand Prix event in France, with the pairs team of Lia Pereira and Trennt Michaud aiming for another strong performance. After winning gold in France last year, they are looking to make their mark once again. Fans can catch the free skate on Saturday on CBC Sports’ digital platforms.
With a packed weekend of sports action ahead, Canadian fans have plenty to look forward to across a variety of disciplines. Stay tuned for more thrilling moments and standout performances from our talented athletes.
