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Ladysmith-Chemainus Swim Club member Colton Gonzales made the podium three times at winter provincials. (Photo submitted)

Ladysmith-Chemainus swimmer splashes to the podium at provincials

Gonzales a backstroke specialist

  • Mar 19, 2023
Andrew Harris waves to V.I. Raiders fans at Nanaimo’s Caledonia Park during a pre-game ceremony in 2012. (News Bulletin file photo)

CFL star Harris getting ready for two football seasons at the same time

Toronto Argonauts running back is also head of football operations with the V.I. Raiders

Ladysmith athlete Mercedez Johnson is B.C. Baseball’s Rookie of the Year. (Photo submitted)

Ladysmith athlete chosen B.C. Baseball’s rookie of the year

15-year-old Mercedez Johnson described as a ‘hard-working’ player

Ronnie Paterson (inset) was a member of the Canadian men’s national hockey team that competed at the 1980 Olympics in Lake Placid, N.Y. The White Rock Whalers owner is a B.C. Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2023 inductee. (The Canadian Press photo)

Junior ‘B’ hockey team owner Ronnie Paterson ‘very proud’ to be BCHHF 2023 inductee

Former Team Canada goalie saw ‘Miracle’ game at Lake Placid at 1980 Olympics

Ronnie Paterson (inset) was a member of the Canadian men’s national hockey team that competed at the 1980 Olympics in Lake Placid, N.Y. The White Rock Whalers owner is a B.C. Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2023 inductee. (The Canadian Press photo)
The NK’Mip Canyon Desert Golf Course presents stunning views of the South Okanagan Valley. (nkmipcanyon.ca)

B.C.’s first Indigenous Golf Championship tees off in South Okanagan

The event, hosted at Nk’Mip Canyon Desert Golf Course, will see 128 golfers compete

The NK’Mip Canyon Desert Golf Course presents stunning views of the South Okanagan Valley. (nkmipcanyon.ca)
Burnaby Bulldogs celebrate their championship in the Cowichan Valley Minor Hockey Association Memorial Under 18 Tournament at Fuller Lake Arena Monday. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Winners all-around during a memorable hockey tournament

Burnaby captures the big prize in a shootout; many grateful individuals receive recognition

Burnaby Bulldogs celebrate their championship in the Cowichan Valley Minor Hockey Association Memorial Under 18 Tournament at Fuller Lake Arena Monday. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Kadin Girdlestone, 17, of Crofton displays the hoodie that will be given out to all tournament players. Girdlestone is a member of the Cowichan Valley C1 team. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Hockey tournament promises a memorable Family Day weekend ahead

Tribute paid to seven honourees gone too soon, but never forgotten

Kadin Girdlestone, 17, of Crofton displays the hoodie that will be given out to all tournament players. Girdlestone is a member of the Cowichan Valley C1 team. (Photo by Don Bodger)
V.I. Raiders alumnus Andrew Harris is returning to lead Nanaimo’s junior football club after playing one more CFL season with the Toronto Argonauts. (News Bulletin file photo)

V.I. Raiders bringing Andrew Harris back to lead junior football organization

Grey Cup champion will play one more season with the Toronto Argonauts

V.I. Raiders alumnus Andrew Harris is returning to lead Nanaimo’s junior football club after playing one more CFL season with the Toronto Argonauts. (News Bulletin file photo)
The Victoria Shamrocks’ eight 2023 draft picks were all from Vancouver Island teams. (Black Press Media file photo)

Victoria Shamrocks select 7 local players in 2023 junior player draft

The Victoria Shamrocks drafted Arthur Miller with the second-overall pick

  • Feb 5, 2023
The Victoria Shamrocks’ eight 2023 draft picks were all from Vancouver Island teams. (Black Press Media file photo)
Wednesday night game at Langley Events Centre showcased top NHL draft talent from the Western Hockey League, Ontario Hockey League and Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. (Photos courtesy of Ryan Molag/Langley Events Centre)

Team White defeats Team Red 4-2 at 2023 kubota CHL/NHL top prospects game

Connor Bedard finished with six shots on goal

  • Jan 26, 2023
Wednesday night game at Langley Events Centre showcased top NHL draft talent from the Western Hockey League, Ontario Hockey League and Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. (Photos courtesy of Ryan Molag/Langley Events Centre)
The Regina Pats took down the Victoria Royals 9-5 on Nov. 26 at the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre. (Courtesy of the Regina Pats)

NHL’s next big thing shows Victoria what hockey royalty looks like

Highly-touted Connor Bedard scores hat trick as his Regina Pats take 9-5 win over the Royals

The Regina Pats took down the Victoria Royals 9-5 on Nov. 26 at the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre. (Courtesy of the Regina Pats)
The Stuart Channel Little League baseball team made a remarkable run in 1987.

Little Leaguers of 1987, Price inducted into Sports Wall of Fame

Chemainus area’s baseball pride given deserved recognition

The Stuart Channel Little League baseball team made a remarkable run in 1987.
The Stuart Channel Little League baseball team made a remarkable run in 1987.

Little Leaguers of 1987, Price inducted into Sports Wall of Fame

Chemainus area’s baseball pride given deserved recognition

The Stuart Channel Little League baseball team made a remarkable run in 1987.
Cam Rasmussen shows off some the spoils he’s won at recent bodybuilding competitions. (Photo submitted)

Ladysmith bodybuilder flexes his way to first place at two competitions

Cam Rasmussen wins his divisions at events in Vancouver and Toronto

  • Nov 16, 2022
Cam Rasmussen shows off some the spoils he’s won at recent bodybuilding competitions. (Photo submitted)
The torch-lighting ceremony at the 55-Plus B.C. Games in Victoria earlier this year. (B.C. Games photo)

Nanaimo to host 55-Plus B.C. Games in 2025

City of Nanaimo and Tourism Nanaimo partner on successful bid

The torch-lighting ceremony at the 55-Plus B.C. Games in Victoria earlier this year. (B.C. Games photo)
Vancouver Island University’s soccer program won two provincial championships in one day as the women and men both won Pacific Western Athletic Association titles on Sunday, Oct. 30, in West Vancouver. (News Bulletin file photo)

VIU Mariners soccer teams both win provincial championships

Women beat Douglas 5-1, men shut out Langara 2-0

Vancouver Island University’s soccer program won two provincial championships in one day as the women and men both won Pacific Western Athletic Association titles on Sunday, Oct. 30, in West Vancouver. (News Bulletin file photo)
More than 85 girls participated in a softball camp in Ladysmith the last weekend in September. (Photo submitted)

Canadian national team player helps softball players hone their game in Ladysmith

Emma Entzminger led a Caged Athletics youth softball camp last month

More than 85 girls participated in a softball camp in Ladysmith the last weekend in September. (Photo submitted)
Equestrian athlete Tammy Leslie clears the bar during 55-Plus B.C. Games competition in Greater Victoria earlier this month. (B.C. Games photo)

Horse rider makes her jumps at 55-Plus B.C. Games

North Oyster’s Tammy Leslie wins three medals in Greater Victoria

Equestrian athlete Tammy Leslie clears the bar during 55-Plus B.C. Games competition in Greater Victoria earlier this month. (B.C. Games photo)
BCHL

BCHL says Hockey Canada is biased towards major junior

A 35-page paper suggests Hockey Canada needs to recognize junior A as a legit development path

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Players on the Mount Brenton Golf Course for the Rotary Golf Tournament Saturday. (Photo by Art Carlyle)

Support for Rotary golf tournament never wavers

Players, sponsors do their part for charitable causes

Players on the Mount Brenton Golf Course for the Rotary Golf Tournament Saturday. (Photo by Art Carlyle)