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The ADSS Armada Wall of Fame. (AV NEWS FILE PHOTO)

Alberni high school says it’s time to sink the Armada

Alberni District Secondary School’s athletic department begins process to change team nickname

VIU Mariners player Emma Schill sends the volleyball over to the opposition side of the court during a Pacific Western Athletic Association match Saturday, Jan. 20, at the Vancouver Island University gym. (Karl Yu/News Bulletin)

VIU volleyball teams start year by winning four straight

Mariners women come back to win five-set thriller during PacWest action in Nanaimo

Anais Chace, Sadie Schneider and Adrianna Hilton are being celebrated for their contributions to Greater Victoria sports. (Courtesy APShutter.com)

Greater Victoria Sports Hall of Fame award winners for 2024 announced

Anais Chace, Sadie Schneider and Adrianna Hilton are this year’s recipients

Oceanside Generals captain Jacob Thomas will play in the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League All-Star Game. (Michael Briones photo)

Oceanside Generals have 10 players involved in VIJHL all-star weekend

Lake Cowichan Kraken to host event Jan. 28

Oceanside Generals captain Jacob Thomas will play in the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League All-Star Game. (Michael Briones photo)
Shawnigan Lake School hockey sensation Morgan Jackson has returned to the school with a bronze medal from the 2024 IIHF World Women’s U18 Championship. (Arden Gill/Shawnigan Lake School)

Shawnigan Lake School student brings home bronze from hockey world championships

Morgan Jackson and Team Canada beat Finland 8-1 to earn third place

Shawnigan Lake School hockey sensation Morgan Jackson has returned to the school with a bronze medal from the 2024 IIHF World Women’s U18 Championship. (Arden Gill/Shawnigan Lake School)
Speed-climber Ethan Pitcher climbs at Boulders Climbing Gym. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)

Saanich speed-climber receives Olympic talent search funding

Ethan Pitcher was a top 30 finalist at the RBC Training Ground finals

Speed-climber Ethan Pitcher climbs at Boulders Climbing Gym. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)
Bella Anderton-Teasdale competes at the Global Youth Sevens tournament in Australia Dec. 10-11. (Courtesy of BC Rugby)

Duncan product competes for BC Bears at Global Youth Sevens tournament down under

Duncan’s Bella Anderton-Teasdale and the BC Bears U18 girls rugby sevens squad…

Bella Anderton-Teasdale competes at the Global Youth Sevens tournament in Australia Dec. 10-11. (Courtesy of BC Rugby)
Nico Martinez Arroyo, a 14-year-old BMX cyclist, is on an accelerated journey to the Olympics. (Submitted photo)

West Shore BMX rider on the fast track with Olympic training

Took part in RBC Training Ground

  • Jan 12, 2024
Nico Martinez Arroyo, a 14-year-old BMX cyclist, is on an accelerated journey to the Olympics. (Submitted photo)
On June 6, officials at Ship Point announced Victoria will host Hockey Day in Canada. (Black Press Media file photo)

Victoria prepares to host Hockey Day in Canada

The events will be held in B.C.’s capital city from Jan. 17 to 20

On June 6, officials at Ship Point announced Victoria will host Hockey Day in Canada. (Black Press Media file photo)
The Vancouver Island Race Series begins its 2024 season with the Harriers Pioneer 8K on Jan. 14. (Vancouver Island Race Series photo)

Vancouver Island Race Series set to start Jan. 14

Registration now open for all eight races or individual events

The Vancouver Island Race Series begins its 2024 season with the Harriers Pioneer 8K on Jan. 14. (Vancouver Island Race Series photo)
Connie McCann, president of the Victoria Regional Pickleball Association, practises with a quieter OWL paddle at the city courts in Beacon Hill Park. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)

Pickleball blowing up in Greater Victoria – along with efforts to dampen noise

Players’ association president tests noise reducing paddle to start the year

Connie McCann, president of the Victoria Regional Pickleball Association, practises with a quieter OWL paddle at the city courts in Beacon Hill Park. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)
The Victoria Curling Club hosts U18 provincials Dec. 27 to 31. (Google Maps file photo)

Youth provincial playdowns rock Victoria Curling Club after Christmas

U18 boys, girls, mixed rinks fight for national berth Dec. 27 to 31

The Victoria Curling Club hosts U18 provincials Dec. 27 to 31. (Google Maps file photo)
VIU Mariners player Katelynn Forner looks to pass the ball during a PacWest game against the Camosun Chargers at the Vancouver Island University gym last month. (Karl Yu/News Bulletin)

VIU basketball teams finish fall in first place

Mariners women are 12-0, M’s men are 11-1

VIU Mariners player Katelynn Forner looks to pass the ball during a PacWest game against the Camosun Chargers at the Vancouver Island University gym last month. (Karl Yu/News Bulletin)
Saanich racer Bill Okell finished first in the Sports Car Club of America’s Western Conference in 2023. (Courtesy of Cali Photography/provided by Bill Okell)

69-year-old Saanich sports car racer caps season with multiple awards

Bill Okell recognized by his peers after recapturing a west coast racing title

Saanich racer Bill Okell finished first in the Sports Car Club of America’s Western Conference in 2023. (Courtesy of Cali Photography/provided by Bill Okell)
Barsby Bulldogs running back Rhondé Lyle is tackled by Vernon Panthers opponents Coby Thierren and Jeff Curtis during the AA varsity provincial championship final at the Subway Bowl on Saturday, Dec. 2, at B.C. Place stadium. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)

Barsby comes up one point short in B.C. high school football final

Vernon Panthers defeat Barsby Bulldogs 23-22 at Subway Bowl

Barsby Bulldogs running back Rhondé Lyle is tackled by Vernon Panthers opponents Coby Thierren and Jeff Curtis during the AA varsity provincial championship final at the Subway Bowl on Saturday, Dec. 2, at B.C. Place stadium. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)
Ballenas Wallers Riley Wilson and Tyler Robinson bring down Vernon Panther runner Ayden McDonald Saturday at BC Place. (Michael Briones photo)

Ballenas JV football side 2nd in province after title game at BC Place

Parksville squad falls 61-22 to Vernon Panthers in B.C. high school final

Ballenas Wallers Riley Wilson and Tyler Robinson bring down Vernon Panther runner Ayden McDonald Saturday at BC Place. (Michael Briones photo)
Victoria Mayor Marianne Alto speaks at the Victoria Conference Centre on Wednesday (Nov. 29) about the B.C. Lions playing the Ottawa Redblacks in Victoria on Aug. 31. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)

BC Lions to play Redblacks during regular season game in Victoria

The game will take place Aug. 31

Victoria Mayor Marianne Alto speaks at the Victoria Conference Centre on Wednesday (Nov. 29) about the B.C. Lions playing the Ottawa Redblacks in Victoria on Aug. 31. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)
B.C. Lions quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. celebrates a touchdown against the Calgary Stampeders during the CFL western semi-final in Vancouver on Nov. 4. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck)

CFL, B.C. Lions making ‘major’ announcement in Victoria

CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie and B.C. Lions kicker Sean Whyte will be in attendance

B.C. Lions quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. celebrates a touchdown against the Calgary Stampeders during the CFL western semi-final in Vancouver on Nov. 4. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck)
Aerial view of the tents set up for riders at the Crofton Ball Fields. (Photo by Dave Silver)

BC Bike Race to descend on Island communities for 2024 events

Network of single track trails attracts riders from around the world

Aerial view of the tents set up for riders at the Crofton Ball Fields. (Photo by Dave Silver)
The Esquimalt Curling club hosts men’s, women’s and wheelchair provincials next year. (Black Press Media file photo)

B.C. curling championships to rock Esquimalt rink early next year

Historic moment: Men’s, women’s, wheelchair competitions run concurrent for the first time

The Esquimalt Curling club hosts men’s, women’s and wheelchair provincials next year. (Black Press Media file photo)