Updated  Sunday, January 28, 2012, 12:15 am

Ontario Scotties

At the all Ontario Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Kenora, Rachel Homan defeated Tracy Horgan in the 1-2 Page Playoff this afternoon; Sherry Middaugh is defeated Krista McCarville in the 3-4 game at 7 pm (CT). Scores and standings can be found here.

Grand Slam at Dawson Creek

The Pomeroy Inn & Suites National is this weekend in Dawson Creek. The playoffs final will feature Kevin Martin and Glenn Howard. The games will not be broadcast on CBC or Sportsnet.

Hogline Curlers Proshop to Sponsor Little Rock Championship

The OVCA announced that Hogline Curlers Proshop is the new title sponsor for the OVCA Little Rock Championship. Hogline is selling 1400 thread count sheets, and contributing the profits to the Little Rock Championship. So if you need some great quality sheets, and want to support our Little Rock curlers, contact Joe Pavia at 613-233-9022, or visit the Hogline Curlers Proshop in the Ottawa Curling Club. The Hogline Little Rock Championship will be held at RCMP Curling Club on April 15, 2012. Zone playdown dates and entry forms are on the OVCA Youth Page and the Junior Page here.

CBC vs. Slam money dispute tunes out Slam event

Joe Pavia, Ottawa Sun
Is it the end of an era?
CBC TV, which pioneered curling broadcasting, has pulled the plug on this weekend’s Grand Slam in Dawson Creek.
The Mother Corp claims that management of the Slams, I Sport, has not paid money owed to the CBC. I Sport claims it is the amount of money owed that is in question.
Full story...

Both Canadian Teams Qualify for the Playoffs in Karuizawa

It was a successful day for Canada at the Karuizawa International Curling Championships, with both our teams managing to secure playoff berths. Full story...

Quebec Scotties and Tankard

In Quebec, the Scotties Tournament of Hearts and Tankard are starting Tuesday in Kenogami. Eight women's teams and twelve men's teams are competing. Among the men are area curlers Simon Dupuis from Thurso, and Gatineau's Jean-Michel Menard playing out of Etchemin. Results are also on the Curling Quebec website.

OVCA Bantam Team Clinic

Liz Armstrong announced that the OVCA Bantam Team Clinic will be held at Richmond Curling Club on Sunday March 18. To register, download the registration form. For more information, contact Liz Armstrong.

OCA Dominion Seniors Regionals

The Senior Regionals take place starting Saturday at Quinte Curling Club in Belleville. Four teams will advance to Provincials at Simcoe Curling Club February 22-26. The draw will be updated after every game. Draw

Anne Merklinger named CEO of Own the Podium

After a worldwide search lasting five months, Canada’s Own the Podium program found its new chief executive officer in its own backyard.
Anne Merklinger, the organization’s director of summer sport since August 2009, was promoted from within Thursday, making her the organization’s third CEO in its seven-year history. Full story...

Team Sinclair

Jamie Sinclair and her team are doing some fundraising for their trip to the Canadian Juniors next month. Visit the Team Sinclair website for more information.

Pembroke Spiel short a couple of Teams

The Senior Men's Bonspiel in Pembroke on February 4-5 is missing a couple of teams. See more details on the bonspiel page. Contact Emile Robert 613-732-0905

Intermediate Regionals

At the Best Western Intermediate Regionals at Richmond Curling Club, Layne Noble and Cheryl McBain, both of Rideau won the A sides and advance to Provincials at Gananoque March 7-10. Jennifer Harvey of Cornwall and Rob Ray of Land O'Lakes won the B side. Draw

Bantam Regionals

At the OCA Bantam Regionals in Arnprior, Lauren Horton of Almonte and Jordie Lyon-Hatcher of Huntley won the A finals, Kimberly Gannon of Navy and Mac Calwell of Quinte won the B, and advance to Provincials at Galt Curling Club February 8-11. Erin Butler, curling out of Peterborough, won the A side in Region 2 Draw

OVCA Mixed Bonspiel

The OVCA Mixed Bonspiel was held at area clubs last weekend and the draw is posted here. Chris Gardner, playing out of the Ottawa Curling Club won the main event for the third year in a row. James Mullin of Granite won the Senior Mixed.