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Ontario town to celebrate Olympic gold medallist

Parry Sound is buzzing with anticipation as they prepare to celebrate local Olympic gold medallist skier Megan Oldham.

Parry Sound’s event for Megan Oldham

A festive event for Oldham is on the cards for Feb. 28, organized at the esteemed Charles W. Stockey Center for the Performing Arts.

Megan Oldham’s accomplishment

Despite a staggering 75-minute weather delay, Oldham showcased her prowess on the snowy slopes of Livigno Snow Park in Italy, where she claimed gold in women’s big air, adding to the bronze she already held from Feb. 9.

Public sentiment

Mayor Jamie echoes the pride and excitement of town’s folk for Megan’s win, her second Winter Olympics medal, being deeply felt by the entire community.

Logistics of the event

The details of the festivities in Megan’s honor are currently being arranged, with plans being drawn together by the town, Megan and her family.

Public reaction to Megan’s win

Mayor Jamie stated that the community was overjoyed when Megan clinched the bronze and commended her sterling performance.

Megan Oldham’s win details

Megan led the competition after the first two attempts and clinched the gold with a nail-biting third attempt, beating all competitors.

Megan Oldham’s Medal Count

One gold and a bronze – Megan Oldham has clinched two out of Canada’s 12 medals from the Games.

Parry Sound, a small town nurturing around 7,000 residents, also enjoys fame as the birthplace of Hockey legend Bobby Orr.

The mayor hinted at the potential of honouring Megan, quite like Bobby Orr, in the town’s signage, though plans are yet to be formulated.

This news was brought to light by The Canadian Press and first hit the news stands on Feb. 17, 2026.