Tara De Boer

Writer

Tara De Boer researches and writes for CBC Sports in Toronto. Previously, she was a writer for CTV News.

Latest from Tara De Boer

Forecasting Milano Cortina 2026: How climate change could redefine future Winter Olympics

As temperatures rise globally, winter sports are being forced to acclimate. Cancelled competitions, safety concerns, and an increased demand for artificial snow are becoming more prominent.

Canadian basketball star Tristan Beckford signs with NCAA's Arkansas State

Another rising Canadian basketball star will make his college debut next year in the U.S. Six-foot-five Tristan Beckford of Vaughan Ont., announced Wednesday that after considering numerous offers, he has decided to suit up for Arkansas State University for the 2025-26 NCAA season.

'We want the game to grow': Toronto's Sonndr Cafe promoting soccer culture, community

A neighbourhood cafe in west Toronto has emerged as a hub for its growing community. However, the owners — united by a love of soccer — are doing more than just providing a caffeine fix; they’re fostering a culture of belonging through a passion for the sport.

Cindy Ouellet among Canadian Paralympians on mission to impact medical field

Cindy Ouellet is determined to build herself a new hip. The six-time Paralympian, who will soon begin her PhD in Neuroscience at Laval University, intends to create a prosthetic that is more technologically advanced and comfortable to wear than her current build. Ouellet is among a number of Paralympians paving a new path in the medical field as they seek answers on their own diagnoses, develop unique solutions, and defy expectations of their capabilities.

Equity-seeking Olympians team up to create better support for competing moms

While the opportunity for Olympian parents to access a nursery may indicate progress at the Games, many women athletes continue to feel under supported, under-resourced, and underfunded during their family planning and motherhood years.