Category Archives: Sports

Storm, Heat to begin first-round playoff series Friday in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - After an outstanding regular season, the Kamloops Storm will begin their run at the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League championship on Friday [March 6] at the McArthur Island Sport...
Pattison Media Mar 06, 2026 (Image Credit: Alex Beckett/Fallsway Marketing & Media via Kamloops Storm)

Brad Gushue, Brad Jacobs stay in Brier contention with playoff wins
ST. JOHN'S - Brad Gushue recovered from a blunder to stay in contention at the Canadian men's championship and extend his curling career Friday. The six-time champion attempting to win a record sevent...
The Canadian Press Mar 06, 2026

Forrest, Ideson look to lead Canada back to gold in wheelchair curling at Paralympics
Enjoyment has a hand in the longevity of Ina Forrest's curling career. Success has another hand in keeping her competitive flame lit for this long. The 63-year-old - turning 64 on May 25 - will once a...
The Canadian Press Mar 06, 2026

N.B. mother has the inside track on stroller run world record
FREDERICTON - A middle school art teacher from Fredericton says she started running again not long after giving birth 17 months ago, and now all those kilometres may have her on track for a Guinness W...
The Canadian Press Mar 06, 2026

Edmonton Oilers forward Mattias Janmark undergoes season-ending surgery
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers will be without Mattias Janmark for the rest of the season. Head coach Kris Knoblauch says the 33-year-old forward has had surgery for an undisclosed injury and won't pl...
The Canadian Press Mar 06, 2026

Merritt Centennials begin KIJHL playoff campaign in Revelstoke
MERRITT, B.C. - The Merritt Centennials begin their quest to capture the KIJHL's top prize begins tonight (March 6) in Revelstoke. The Centennials open their best-of-seven series with the Grizzlies to...
Victor Kaisar Mar 06, 2026

Avalanche acquire Kadri, Islanders get Schenn ahead of NHL trade deadline
Nazem Kadri is heading back to familiar surroundings. Brayden Schenn has a new address. And Nick Foligno is set to have an on-ice family reunion. NHL general managers worked the phones until Friday's ...
The Canadian Press Mar 06, 2026

Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks arrested for suspicion of DUI after traffic stop
Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence early Friday morning in Scottsdale, Arizona, police said. Officers conducted a traffic stop in Scottsdale a...
The Canadian Press Mar 06, 2026

Dunstone secures No. 2 seed in Pool B at the Brier, prepares for playoff match against Gushue
ST. JOHN'S - Kamloops skip Matt Dunstone is entering the playoffs at the Brier in St. John's, Newfoundland on a winning note. On Thursday (March 5), Dunstone and Team Manitoba defeated Mike McEwen and...
Aaron Schulze Mar 06, 2026

Whundas senior boys fall in basketball provincial quarter-finals
LANGLEY - The Westsyde Whundas senior boys basketball team will not bring home the 2A BC School Sports Provincial Championship. The No. 9 ranked Whundas fell to the No. 1 ranked Notre Dame Jugglers of...
Aaron Schulze Mar 06, 2026

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