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The following is a list of indoor arenas in Canada with a capacity of at least 1,000 for sporting events. The arenas in the table are ranked by capacity; the arenas with the highest capacities are listed first.
GoodLife purchased the 'Alliance' and 'Family Fitness' club chains in 2007–2008. By October 2011, the brand had over 275 clubs across Canada. [11] In 2009, GoodLife Fitness expanded into Eastern Canada by acquiring Nubody's family of clubs. [12] GoodLife Fitness also partnered with Energie Cardio in Quebec in that same year. [13]
This is a list of gym chains by country. Some gyms may have the same name but in fact be unrelated. Some gyms may have the same name but in fact be unrelated. This is a list of generally corporate-owned or franchised gyms operating worldwide.
Women's College Hospital began as Woman's Medical College in 1883. On June 13, 1883, Dr. Emily Stowe (1831–1903) [2] the second woman licensed to practice medicine in Canada – led a group of her supporters to a meeting at the Toronto Women's Suffrage Club, stating "that medical education for women is a recognized necessity, and consequently facilities for such instruction should be provided."
The Goldring Centre for High Performance Sport is a 2,000 seat [2] indoor arena facility at the University of Toronto's main campus in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is home to the university's Varsity Blues basketball and volleyball teams.
Interior of Peterborough Memorial Centre before renovation. The Peterborough Memorial Centre is a 4,329-seat multi-purpose arena in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. Built in 1956, it is now home to the Peterborough Petes of the Ontario Hockey League and the Peterborough Lakers of the Major Series Lacrosse league. The Peterborough Memorial Centre ...
On October 2, 2004, Vancouver resident Ralph Stopps applied to the Just Ladies Fitness facility in Metrotown and was denied membership because he is male. Stopps filed a complaint with the British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal on November 21, 2006 that he was discriminated against because of his gender, violating s. 8 of the "Human Rights Code," which prohibits discrimination by sex.
The gym celebrated its 100th anniversary on November 24, 2013. [5] In celebration of the anniversary, a motion was made to the Toronto and East York Community Council to rename a street as "William Oliphant Lane" to honor the gym's founder, William Oliphant, Sr. [6] The motion was supported by Toronto city Councillor for Ward 20, Adam Vaughan. [7]