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Ontario town to celebrate Olympic gold medallist

Gold and bronze medallist, Megan Oldham from the recently concluded Milan-Cortina Olympics will be celebrated in her hometown, Parry Sound, Ont. The athlete claimed her winning medals in big air and slopestyle respectively.

The date of recognition: An event honoring Oldham is due to be held at the Charles W. Stockey Center for the Performing Arts, as per the town mayor, Jamie McGarvey.

Olympic triumph: Amid a weather delay, Oldham sealed gold in the women’s big air category in an exceptional display of grit and athleticism.

In addition to the gold, she won a bronze medal in slopestyle, making it to the podium even after a crash on her second run – showcasing her profound will and resilience.

Oldham’s Olympic victory has brought immense pride and joy to her community. Mayor Jamie McGarvey openly expressed these sentiments for the young Olympian’s triumphant return.

The details of the celebratory event, including few initiatives involving Oldham and her family, are under active discussion.

“Words can’t express how thrilled we are at Megan’s performance. She exemplifies everything our community stands for,” said Mayor Jamie McGarvey.

Her performance in the big air competition was spectacular, particularly during her third and final run, where she proved her exceptional athletic prowess.

Winning details: Oldham’s scores surpassed the likes of competitors Eileen Gu and Flora Tabanelli, boosting Canada’s overall medal count in the Games.

The Parry Sound community, nestled in Ontario, is no stranger to rising sports heroes and will potentially add another name to its list.

Discussions around creating a commemorative sign for Oldham, mirroring the likes of hometown hero Bobby Orr, are currently underway.

This report was first published by The Canadian Press on Feb. 17, 2026.