Elizabeth Cardoza Taylor
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A long-time figure skating watcher ⛸️ and amateur genealogist. A Nova Scotia native, believer in democracy, vaccines & disease prevention, and a childless cat servant. No time for trolls/bots/"negative nellies"/lonely men. I block unwanted followers!
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That’s back-to-back medal days for Canada right here at the Milano Ice Skating Arena.
Canadian mixed relay silver yesterday. Piper and Paul bronze today.
And get ready for more hardware potential tomorrow from Canada’s short track skaters in the women’s 500m and men’s 1000m
Canadian mixed relay silver yesterday. Piper and Paul bronze today.
And get ready for more hardware potential tomorrow from Canada’s short track skaters in the women’s 500m and men’s 1000m
February 11, 2026 at 11:25 PM
That’s back-to-back medal days for Canada right here at the Milano Ice Skating Arena.
Canadian mixed relay silver yesterday. Piper and Paul bronze today.
And get ready for more hardware potential tomorrow from Canada’s short track skaters in the women’s 500m and men’s 1000m
Canadian mixed relay silver yesterday. Piper and Paul bronze today.
And get ready for more hardware potential tomorrow from Canada’s short track skaters in the women’s 500m and men’s 1000m
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Piper Gilles lost her mom Bonnie eight years ago to glioblastoma.
Bonnie was a figure skating mom to her core, who hosted international skaters at their house.
And Bonnie would cheer wildly at the end of each performance. She’s cheering wildly tonight.
Bonnie was a figure skating mom to her core, who hosted international skaters at their house.
And Bonnie would cheer wildly at the end of each performance. She’s cheering wildly tonight.
February 11, 2026 at 11:34 PM
Piper Gilles lost her mom Bonnie eight years ago to glioblastoma.
Bonnie was a figure skating mom to her core, who hosted international skaters at their house.
And Bonnie would cheer wildly at the end of each performance. She’s cheering wildly tonight.
Bonnie was a figure skating mom to her core, who hosted international skaters at their house.
And Bonnie would cheer wildly at the end of each performance. She’s cheering wildly tonight.
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FROM CANADA 🇨🇦
OLYMPIC BRONZE MEDAL WINNERS
PIPER GILLES AND PAUL POIRIER
OLYMPIC BRONZE MEDAL WINNERS
PIPER GILLES AND PAUL POIRIER
February 11, 2026 at 10:19 PM
FROM CANADA 🇨🇦
OLYMPIC BRONZE MEDAL WINNERS
PIPER GILLES AND PAUL POIRIER
OLYMPIC BRONZE MEDAL WINNERS
PIPER GILLES AND PAUL POIRIER
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They are so proud.
And so joyous. Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier basking in their starry night.
“Thank you for seeing us” Paul just said to me when I asked him about this journey that Canada has supported.
And so joyous. Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier basking in their starry night.
“Thank you for seeing us” Paul just said to me when I asked him about this journey that Canada has supported.
February 11, 2026 at 10:47 PM
They are so proud.
And so joyous. Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier basking in their starry night.
“Thank you for seeing us” Paul just said to me when I asked him about this journey that Canada has supported.
And so joyous. Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier basking in their starry night.
“Thank you for seeing us” Paul just said to me when I asked him about this journey that Canada has supported.
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BRONZE FOR CANADA 🇨🇦
Canada’s Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier, in their third Olympics together, finally get their moment.
With a memorable free dance, a season’s best score, Piper and Paul have won Olympic bronze. What moment for them.
Canada’s Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier, in their third Olympics together, finally get their moment.
With a memorable free dance, a season’s best score, Piper and Paul have won Olympic bronze. What moment for them.
February 11, 2026 at 9:58 PM
BRONZE FOR CANADA 🇨🇦
Canada’s Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier, in their third Olympics together, finally get their moment.
With a memorable free dance, a season’s best score, Piper and Paul have won Olympic bronze. What moment for them.
Canada’s Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier, in their third Olympics together, finally get their moment.
With a memorable free dance, a season’s best score, Piper and Paul have won Olympic bronze. What moment for them.
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FREE DANCE ORDER AND TIMES
Here it is figure skating fans. The startlist for today’s free dance. Reminder to subtract six hours from this schedule for eastern time.
That final flight though 👀 starting at 4:03pm ET. We’ll have it live on CBC.
Here it is figure skating fans. The startlist for today’s free dance. Reminder to subtract six hours from this schedule for eastern time.
That final flight though 👀 starting at 4:03pm ET. We’ll have it live on CBC.
February 11, 2026 at 4:19 PM
FREE DANCE ORDER AND TIMES
Here it is figure skating fans. The startlist for today’s free dance. Reminder to subtract six hours from this schedule for eastern time.
That final flight though 👀 starting at 4:03pm ET. We’ll have it live on CBC.
Here it is figure skating fans. The startlist for today’s free dance. Reminder to subtract six hours from this schedule for eastern time.
That final flight though 👀 starting at 4:03pm ET. We’ll have it live on CBC.
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If you are behind a fleet of snow plows the going might be slower but the road conditions are better. Still some flurries around to start your Wednesday, otherwise cloudy with a high of -4°. Wind NW that may gust over 30km/h at times. Low -11°. Plenty of sunshine Thurs. & -5°.
February 11, 2026 at 12:09 PM
If you are behind a fleet of snow plows the going might be slower but the road conditions are better. Still some flurries around to start your Wednesday, otherwise cloudy with a high of -4°. Wind NW that may gust over 30km/h at times. Low -11°. Plenty of sunshine Thurs. & -5°.
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🇨🇦 Deanna Stellato-Dudek / Maxime Deschamps have been cleared to compete at the #MilanoCortina2026 Olympics, after Stellato-Dudek sustained an injury. The team will be making their way to Milan for the Pairs event
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Team Canada Update - Team Canada
The Canadian Olympic Committee and Skate Canada have issued the following statement:Deanna Stellato-Dudek and Maxime Deschamps will compete in the pair figure skating event as scheduled on February 15...
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February 10, 2026 at 5:25 PM
🇨🇦 Deanna Stellato-Dudek / Maxime Deschamps have been cleared to compete at the #MilanoCortina2026 Olympics, after Stellato-Dudek sustained an injury. The team will be making their way to Milan for the Pairs event
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A collective holding of breath as Stephen Gogolev’s lace of his skate started to unwind during the performance
He told me just now he became aware of the loose lace about halfway through the program
And then he told me he thought “this isn’t good”. A strong performance nonetheless
He told me just now he became aware of the loose lace about halfway through the program
And then he told me he thought “this isn’t good”. A strong performance nonetheless
February 10, 2026 at 6:55 PM
A collective holding of breath as Stephen Gogolev’s lace of his skate started to unwind during the performance
He told me just now he became aware of the loose lace about halfway through the program
And then he told me he thought “this isn’t good”. A strong performance nonetheless
He told me just now he became aware of the loose lace about halfway through the program
And then he told me he thought “this isn’t good”. A strong performance nonetheless
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Here’s a look at the men’s short program scores after 17 skaters.
Canada’s Stephen Gogolev currently in 3rd spot with 12 more skaters to come.
It’s been so great watching Gogolev making the most of his Olympic debut.
Canada’s Stephen Gogolev currently in 3rd spot with 12 more skaters to come.
It’s been so great watching Gogolev making the most of his Olympic debut.
February 10, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Here’s a look at the men’s short program scores after 17 skaters.
Canada’s Stephen Gogolev currently in 3rd spot with 12 more skaters to come.
It’s been so great watching Gogolev making the most of his Olympic debut.
Canada’s Stephen Gogolev currently in 3rd spot with 12 more skaters to come.
It’s been so great watching Gogolev making the most of his Olympic debut.
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BREAKING
Canadian pairs team Deanna Stellato-Dudek and Maxime Deschamps are coming to the Olympics. They leave Canada tomorrow.
Their Olympic dream was in doubt after Deanna hit her head in a training accident. But she has been medically cleared to compete at the Winter Games.
Canadian pairs team Deanna Stellato-Dudek and Maxime Deschamps are coming to the Olympics. They leave Canada tomorrow.
Their Olympic dream was in doubt after Deanna hit her head in a training accident. But she has been medically cleared to compete at the Winter Games.
February 10, 2026 at 4:44 PM
BREAKING
Canadian pairs team Deanna Stellato-Dudek and Maxime Deschamps are coming to the Olympics. They leave Canada tomorrow.
Their Olympic dream was in doubt after Deanna hit her head in a training accident. But she has been medically cleared to compete at the Winter Games.
Canadian pairs team Deanna Stellato-Dudek and Maxime Deschamps are coming to the Olympics. They leave Canada tomorrow.
Their Olympic dream was in doubt after Deanna hit her head in a training accident. But she has been medically cleared to compete at the Winter Games.
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What a team.
Such a lovely conversation with these Canadian short track speed skaters who win the country’s first silver medal at the Olympics.
They care deeply about one another. And it helped them in pressure moments today.
Such a lovely conversation with these Canadian short track speed skaters who win the country’s first silver medal at the Olympics.
They care deeply about one another. And it helped them in pressure moments today.
February 10, 2026 at 1:22 PM
What a team.
Such a lovely conversation with these Canadian short track speed skaters who win the country’s first silver medal at the Olympics.
They care deeply about one another. And it helped them in pressure moments today.
Such a lovely conversation with these Canadian short track speed skaters who win the country’s first silver medal at the Olympics.
They care deeply about one another. And it helped them in pressure moments today.
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The frigid air will relent but the trade off we get hit with snow. A Special Weather Statement has been issued for 7-12cm in Ottawa. Accumulating snow this pm into the evening will affect rush hour traffic. High -7°. Wind E ⬆️ 15-25+. Low -9°. Flurries Wed. High -3°. #ONStorm
February 10, 2026 at 12:26 PM
The frigid air will relent but the trade off we get hit with snow. A Special Weather Statement has been issued for 7-12cm in Ottawa. Accumulating snow this pm into the evening will affect rush hour traffic. High -7°. Wind E ⬆️ 15-25+. Low -9°. Flurries Wed. High -3°. #ONStorm
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SILVER FOR CANADA 🇨🇦
The Canadians win mixed relay short track Olympic silver.
It’s Canada’s first silver medal at the Olympics thanks to the brilliant performance by Courtney Sarault, Kim Boutin, Felix Roussel and William Dandjinou.
The Canadians win mixed relay short track Olympic silver.
It’s Canada’s first silver medal at the Olympics thanks to the brilliant performance by Courtney Sarault, Kim Boutin, Felix Roussel and William Dandjinou.
February 10, 2026 at 12:17 PM
SILVER FOR CANADA 🇨🇦
The Canadians win mixed relay short track Olympic silver.
It’s Canada’s first silver medal at the Olympics thanks to the brilliant performance by Courtney Sarault, Kim Boutin, Felix Roussel and William Dandjinou.
The Canadians win mixed relay short track Olympic silver.
It’s Canada’s first silver medal at the Olympics thanks to the brilliant performance by Courtney Sarault, Kim Boutin, Felix Roussel and William Dandjinou.
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Here’s the full schedule for the rhythm dance tonight in Milan.
All times are local. Subtract 6 hours to get the ET time back home.
Three Canadian teams skating including Lauriault/Le Gac, Lajoie/Lagha and Gilles/Poirier.
All times are local. Subtract 6 hours to get the ET time back home.
Three Canadian teams skating including Lauriault/Le Gac, Lajoie/Lagha and Gilles/Poirier.
February 9, 2026 at 5:47 PM
Here’s the full schedule for the rhythm dance tonight in Milan.
All times are local. Subtract 6 hours to get the ET time back home.
Three Canadian teams skating including Lauriault/Le Gac, Lajoie/Lagha and Gilles/Poirier.
All times are local. Subtract 6 hours to get the ET time back home.
Three Canadian teams skating including Lauriault/Le Gac, Lajoie/Lagha and Gilles/Poirier.
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If you are heading outside today dress appropriately -the cold remains. It’s -21°. W/c -29. A mix of sun and cloud then increasing cloud. High -10°. Wind W 5-15. Risk of frostbite. Low -15°. Slight chance of a flurry. Snow tomorrow 6-13cm will affect your drive home. High -8°.
February 9, 2026 at 11:24 AM
If you are heading outside today dress appropriately -the cold remains. It’s -21°. W/c -29. A mix of sun and cloud then increasing cloud. High -10°. Wind W 5-15. Risk of frostbite. Low -15°. Slight chance of a flurry. Snow tomorrow 6-13cm will affect your drive home. High -8°.
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Canadians tuned into the Opening Ceremony in staggering numbers
16 million viewers in Canada 🇨🇦 watched on CBC and Radio-Canada networks and broadcast partners TSN, Sportsnet and RDS
It was most-watched Winter Opening Ceremony in Canada since Sochi 2014
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16 million viewers in Canada 🇨🇦 watched on CBC and Radio-Canada networks and broadcast partners TSN, Sportsnet and RDS
It was most-watched Winter Opening Ceremony in Canada since Sochi 2014
mediacentre.cbc.ca/announcement...
16 million viewers in Canada tune in for the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 Opening Ceremony | CBC Media Centre
Sixteen million viewers in Canada tuned in to CBC/Radio-Canada’s coverage of the Milano Cortina 2026 Opening Ceremony on CBC and Radio-Canada networks and broadcast partners TSN, Sportsnet a...
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February 8, 2026 at 10:36 PM
Canadians tuned into the Opening Ceremony in staggering numbers
16 million viewers in Canada 🇨🇦 watched on CBC and Radio-Canada networks and broadcast partners TSN, Sportsnet and RDS
It was most-watched Winter Opening Ceremony in Canada since Sochi 2014
mediacentre.cbc.ca/announcement...
16 million viewers in Canada 🇨🇦 watched on CBC and Radio-Canada networks and broadcast partners TSN, Sportsnet and RDS
It was most-watched Winter Opening Ceremony in Canada since Sochi 2014
mediacentre.cbc.ca/announcement...
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WELCOME INSIDE SAN SIRO STADIUM
Here’s your first look inside a place of sporting history.
It’s last dance. 100 years of history. And tonight the epicentre for the Olympic Opening Ceremony. It’s going to be quite the evening here in Milan.
Here’s your first look inside a place of sporting history.
It’s last dance. 100 years of history. And tonight the epicentre for the Olympic Opening Ceremony. It’s going to be quite the evening here in Milan.
February 6, 2026 at 4:29 PM
WELCOME INSIDE SAN SIRO STADIUM
Here’s your first look inside a place of sporting history.
It’s last dance. 100 years of history. And tonight the epicentre for the Olympic Opening Ceremony. It’s going to be quite the evening here in Milan.
Here’s your first look inside a place of sporting history.
It’s last dance. 100 years of history. And tonight the epicentre for the Olympic Opening Ceremony. It’s going to be quite the evening here in Milan.
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I asked Skate Canada officials if there is any new information on the health of Deanna Stellato-Dudek earlier today.
They said nothing new to report at this time.
And that the Feb. 9-11 timeframe to make a decision on if they can compete at the Olympics still stands.
They said nothing new to report at this time.
And that the Feb. 9-11 timeframe to make a decision on if they can compete at the Olympics still stands.
February 5, 2026 at 1:03 PM
I asked Skate Canada officials if there is any new information on the health of Deanna Stellato-Dudek earlier today.
They said nothing new to report at this time.
And that the Feb. 9-11 timeframe to make a decision on if they can compete at the Olympics still stands.
They said nothing new to report at this time.
And that the Feb. 9-11 timeframe to make a decision on if they can compete at the Olympics still stands.
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Back inside the main figure skating arena here in Milan.
Canada’s Maddie Schizas continues her preparations for the team event and singles event.
She’ll be on this same ice in the team event on Friday.
Canada’s Maddie Schizas continues her preparations for the team event and singles event.
She’ll be on this same ice in the team event on Friday.
February 4, 2026 at 2:39 PM
Back inside the main figure skating arena here in Milan.
Canada’s Maddie Schizas continues her preparations for the team event and singles event.
She’ll be on this same ice in the team event on Friday.
Canada’s Maddie Schizas continues her preparations for the team event and singles event.
She’ll be on this same ice in the team event on Friday.
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Canada’s Stephen Gogolev is on the practice ice right now.
His first practice at his first Olympics.
And he looks very confident, relaxed and focused on this big stage.
His first practice at his first Olympics.
And he looks very confident, relaxed and focused on this big stage.
February 4, 2026 at 1:38 PM
Canada’s Stephen Gogolev is on the practice ice right now.
His first practice at his first Olympics.
And he looks very confident, relaxed and focused on this big stage.
His first practice at his first Olympics.
And he looks very confident, relaxed and focused on this big stage.
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Here’s a sneak peek at the video projection show onto the ice at the Olympic figure skating venue in Milan.
They’re going through final rehearsals ahead of the team event beginning here on Friday.
All of this happening between practices today.
They’re going through final rehearsals ahead of the team event beginning here on Friday.
All of this happening between practices today.
February 4, 2026 at 11:28 AM
Here’s a sneak peek at the video projection show onto the ice at the Olympic figure skating venue in Milan.
They’re going through final rehearsals ahead of the team event beginning here on Friday.
All of this happening between practices today.
They’re going through final rehearsals ahead of the team event beginning here on Friday.
All of this happening between practices today.
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It’s really starting to feel real now folks.
They’re going through all the pregame activations inside the Main Rink for Olympic figure skating and short track speed skating.
It’s surely to be electric in here. And dramatic no doubt.
They’re going through all the pregame activations inside the Main Rink for Olympic figure skating and short track speed skating.
It’s surely to be electric in here. And dramatic no doubt.
February 4, 2026 at 10:40 AM
It’s really starting to feel real now folks.
They’re going through all the pregame activations inside the Main Rink for Olympic figure skating and short track speed skating.
It’s surely to be electric in here. And dramatic no doubt.
They’re going through all the pregame activations inside the Main Rink for Olympic figure skating and short track speed skating.
It’s surely to be electric in here. And dramatic no doubt.
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Canadian figure skater Stephen Gogolev is making his Olympic debut in Milan.
And he’s going to be busy, competing in both the team and singles event.
He tells me just how he’s feeling quite calm considering it’s his first Olympics. But that the nerves will come eventually.
And he’s going to be busy, competing in both the team and singles event.
He tells me just how he’s feeling quite calm considering it’s his first Olympics. But that the nerves will come eventually.
February 4, 2026 at 1:52 PM
Canadian figure skater Stephen Gogolev is making his Olympic debut in Milan.
And he’s going to be busy, competing in both the team and singles event.
He tells me just how he’s feeling quite calm considering it’s his first Olympics. But that the nerves will come eventually.
And he’s going to be busy, competing in both the team and singles event.
He tells me just how he’s feeling quite calm considering it’s his first Olympics. But that the nerves will come eventually.
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🇨🇦Maddie Schizas is making her second Olympics appearance at the Games in Milan.
She just completed one of her final practices ahead of the team event on Friday.
And tells me now she’s feeling confident in skating and is embracing all of this.
She just completed one of her final practices ahead of the team event on Friday.
And tells me now she’s feeling confident in skating and is embracing all of this.
February 4, 2026 at 2:50 PM
🇨🇦Maddie Schizas is making her second Olympics appearance at the Games in Milan.
She just completed one of her final practices ahead of the team event on Friday.
And tells me now she’s feeling confident in skating and is embracing all of this.
She just completed one of her final practices ahead of the team event on Friday.
And tells me now she’s feeling confident in skating and is embracing all of this.