Peter Hellstrom, longtime Laurentian University athletics director, dies at 59
CTV News · Published on October 19, 2026
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Laurentian University is mourning the loss of longtime director of athletics and recreation Peter Hellstrom, who died of cancer Saturday at 59. Hellstrom served the school for 25 years and oversaw 21 varsity teams, advocating for equal and equitable funding for all Voyageurs athletes. https://www.ctvnews.ca/northern-ontario/article/long-time-laurentian-university-athletic-director-loses-battle-to-cancer/ Subscribe to CTV News to watch more videos: / ctvnews Connect with CTV News: For live updates and latest headlines visit: http://www.ctvnews.ca/ For breaking news, fast, download the CTV News App: https://www.ctvnews.ca/app Must-watch stories and full programs at http://www.ctvnews.ca/video CTV News on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/discover/CTV-News CTV News on X (formerly Twitter): / ctvnews CTV News on Reddit: / ctvnews CTV News on LinkedIn: / ctv-news --- CTV News is Canada's most-watched news organization both locally and nationally, and has a network of national, international, and local news operations. #ctvnews #canadiannews #ctvnewsnorthernontario #northernontario #newsforthenorth #northeasternOntario #NorthwesternOntario #Ontario #localnews #SaultSteMarie #Timmins #Sudbury #NorthBay