

Ellie Black landing in elite company with Order of Nova Scotia induction
When Ellie Black has the Order of Nova Scotia medal placed around her neck on Tuesday, she’ll be joining very elite company at a staggeringly young age.
Sidney Crosby received the same award back in 2009 at the age of 21. Black, 23, will be the second-youngest recipient. She is also at least half the age of most of the distinguished individuals in the Order.
Black helps make Canadian gymnastics history: Fourth-place finish at worlds secures berth at 2020 Summer Olympics
Ellie Black of Halifax performs on the floor during qualifying sessions for the Gymnastics World Championships at the Aspire Dome in Doha, Qatar on Sunday. Black and the Canadian contingent made history on Tuesday with a fourth-place finish in the women’s team competition.
Canadian gymnast Ellie Black wins second gold at Commonwealth Games
Canadian gymnast Ellie Black won the women’s individual all-around gold medal at the Commonwealth Games on Saturday, adding to the gold she won Friday in the team event. “It was incredible,” Black said of the back-to-back golds. “My coach said that I just had to go out there and enjoy it. That’s what I did. I just wanted to show what Canadian gymnastics is all about.”