Douglas Gelevan
Douglas Gelevan is a national award-winning journalist who has been a member of the CBC team since 2010. In addition to his role as host of CBC Montreal Weekend News, Doug also covers community sports and sports news.
Latest from Douglas Gelevan
Women's sports are more popular than ever, but study of female physiology is still catching up
A new brochure on women's physiology is designed to help coaches, parents and athletes better understand the particular physiological challenges women face when competing.
Canada -Montreal |
Alouettes championship banner reveal was a galvanizing moment of joy for fans
As a red curtain rolled up to reveal the Alouettes 2023 championship banner, 13 years of waiting came to an end for longtime Alouettes fan David Szczerbickyi.
Canada -Montreal |
Analysis
Montreal fans give Messi the royal treatment
Lionel Messi was unable to deliver a signature moment, but he led his team to a comeback win in his first visit to Canada.
Canada -Montreal |
Quebec soccer clubs use role-playing to prepare referees for abusive encounters
With each viral video showing parents, fans, players or coaches verbally or physically abusing referees online, the focus on these interactions grows. To deal with that abuse, clubs like CS Saint-Laurent now include role-playing scenarios in their referee training.
Canada -Montreal |
Ice time crunch in Montreal could spell end of inclusive hockey program for kids
Despite the fact that the Avalanche Kidz Hockey program is growing in popularity, it may be forced to shut down due to the lack of available time slots in rinks in the Montreal area.
Canada -Montreal |
Analysis
CF Montreal hope to have the right fit with new head coach Laurent Courtois
As the new head coach of CF Montreal, Laurent Courtois is stepping into the biggest coaching job he's ever had — putting his philosophy to the test like never before.
Canada -Montreal |
Analysis
Can the Alouettes write the final chapter of their 2023 fairy tale?
The Alouettes haven't played in a Grey Cup final since 2010 but they shocked the Argonauts in the East Division final. Meanwhile, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers are going to their fourth Grey Cup game in as many years. Can the Alouettes pull off a victory? Some CFL fans are hoping so.
Canada -Montreal |
'Opportunity to build': Montreal Alouettes GM one of few returning faces as season kicks off
With a different owner, different head coach and different quarterback, "we're not even remotely close to what we were last year," said Alouettes general manager Danny Maciocia.
Canada -Montreal |
Sports journey comes full circle for Quebecer, Paralympic hopeful at 40th Défi sportif
Saoud Messaoudi was inspired to pursue playing elite sports after his experience at the Défi sportif AlterGo as a teenager. He’s now an ambassador for the 40th edition of the event and a Paralympic hopeful.
Canada -Montreal |
Avalanche Kidz development program fills a growing need for inclusive hockey in Quebec
After a pilot program in the spring of 2022, about 20 kids were part of the first group to skate with Avalanche Kidz this past fall. Organizers say more than 120 have already signed up for next season.
Canada -Montreal |