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Nanaimo Timbermen junior A lacrosse player Andrew Bowman, left, is checked by Victoria Shamrocks opponents Graham Goodfellow and Joshua Gabriele during a B.C. Junior Lacrosse League game last month at Frank Crane Arena. The two teams meet in the BCJALL semifinals starting this week. (News Bulletin file photo)

Playoff series will intensify junior A Island lacrosse rivalry

Nanaimo faces Victoria in best-of-five series starting July 12

Nanaimo Timbermen junior A lacrosse player Andrew Bowman, left, is checked by Victoria Shamrocks opponents Graham Goodfellow and Joshua Gabriele during a B.C. Junior Lacrosse League game last month at Frank Crane Arena. The two teams meet in the BCJALL semifinals starting this week. (News Bulletin file photo)
The Port Alice Golf Club is actively seeking $25,000 in funding to restore power. (PAGC photo)

Port Alice golf club trying to plug back in after 4 years without power

Century-old non-profit golf club striving to preserve town’s last surviving recreation facility

The Port Alice Golf Club is actively seeking $25,000 in funding to restore power. (PAGC photo)
Sam Shaw poses with Sandy Alomar (left) and Roberto Alomar (right) at a Blue Jays baseball camp in Nanaimo at the age of eight. The now 18-year-old was selected by the Toronto Blue Jays as the 274th overall pick in the MLB Draft. (Photo submitted by Craig Shaw)

‘Pretty pumped’: Victoria baseball player drafted by Toronto Blue Jays

Sam Shaw grew up a Jays fan

Sam Shaw poses with Sandy Alomar (left) and Roberto Alomar (right) at a Blue Jays baseball camp in Nanaimo at the age of eight. The now 18-year-old was selected by the Toronto Blue Jays as the 274th overall pick in the MLB Draft. (Photo submitted by Craig Shaw)
The BC Bike Race will return to Campbell River Saturday, July 8 in the Snowdon Forest trails. Photo contributed

BC Bike Race returns to Campbell River as it pushes its way up the Island

Over 500 riders will experience world class trails of Snowden Forest and Pumphouse/Elk Falls trails

  • Jul 5, 2023
The BC Bike Race will return to Campbell River Saturday, July 8 in the Snowdon Forest trails. Photo contributed
Sam Shaw hopes to be drafted by an MLB team. (Eugenio Matos/Baseball Canada)

‘Generational talent’: Victoria baseball player eyes MLB draft spot

Sam Shaw hopes to hear his name in the MLB draft

  • Jul 3, 2023
Sam Shaw hopes to be drafted by an MLB team. (Eugenio Matos/Baseball Canada)
Charlotte Swanton celebrating in game three of the 2023 CSSHL playoffs. (Contributed Charlotte Swanton/Shawnigan Lake).

Team Canada hopeful creates hockey camp for girls in Greater Victoria

Charlotte Swanton competed for Shawnigan Lake in the CSSHL

Charlotte Swanton celebrating in game three of the 2023 CSSHL playoffs. (Contributed Charlotte Swanton/Shawnigan Lake).
Nanaimo’s Matthew Wood wears a Nashville Predators hat and jersey after being picked by the team during the first round of the NHL hockey draft Wednesday, June 28, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Nanaimo hockey player chosen in 1st round of NHL draft

Matthew Wood selected 15th overall by the Nashville Predators

Nanaimo’s Matthew Wood wears a Nashville Predators hat and jersey after being picked by the team during the first round of the NHL hockey draft Wednesday, June 28, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Nikkel alongside his family - wife Jess, son Wyatt and daughter Katharine – after winning the provincial championships this past spring. Photo supplied

Comox Valley Kickers member to play for Canada at Classic Can-Am Summer Series

A Comox Valley rugby player has been chosen to represent Canada at…

Nikkel alongside his family - wife Jess, son Wyatt and daughter Katharine – after winning the provincial championships this past spring. Photo supplied
Linda Macpherson won five gold medals and set five new Canadian records in her age group at the 2023 Canadian Masters Championships. (Black Press file photo)

Parksville swimmer MacPherson sets 5 Canadian Masters records at age 86

Athlete has no plans of slowing down

Linda Macpherson won five gold medals and set five new Canadian records in her age group at the 2023 Canadian Masters Championships. (Black Press file photo)
Alexa Dow competes at the BC High School Provincial Track and Field Championships June 8-10 in Langley. (Philip Ngo photo)

Cowichan’s Dow sets record at provincials, secures national track team spot

Dow clinched gold medals in both the 1500m and 800m races at the provincial meet

Alexa Dow competes at the BC High School Provincial Track and Field Championships June 8-10 in Langley. (Philip Ngo photo)
Chris Wardle, Victoria Shamrocks, and Anthony Kalinich of the Maple Ridge Burrards exchange words Friday, June 16 at The Q Centre. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

PHOTOS: Victoria Shamrocks tie Maple Ridge Burrards 10-10

Friday matchup at The Q Centre a revenge match after Burrards defeated Shamrocks May 28

Chris Wardle, Victoria Shamrocks, and Anthony Kalinich of the Maple Ridge Burrards exchange words Friday, June 16 at The Q Centre. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)
Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Laurent Brossoit adjusts his helmet during the third period of Game 5 of the team’s NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series against the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Born to be a goalie: Port Alberni’s Laurent Brossoit cherishing Stanley Cup win

Despite the glitz of Vegas and the championship spotlight, goalie hasn’t forgotten his roots

Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Laurent Brossoit adjusts his helmet during the third period of Game 5 of the team’s NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series against the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Former Cowichan Valley Capital Laurent Brossoit is headed to the Stanley Cup Finals. (Citizen file) Port Alberni minor hockey product and former Cowichan Valley Capital Laurent Brossoit has won the Stanley Cup. (Citizen file)

Vancouver Island goalie Laurent Brossoit adds his name to Lord Stanley’s Cup

Port Alberni product celebrating Vegas victory after team knocks off Florida

Former Cowichan Valley Capital Laurent Brossoit is headed to the Stanley Cup Finals. (Citizen file) Port Alberni minor hockey product and former Cowichan Valley Capital Laurent Brossoit has won the Stanley Cup. (Citizen file)
The Shawnigan Lake School Iron Women have won the provincial girls AA rugby championship. (Arden Gill photo)

Greater Victoria schools win at high school rugby provincials

Claremont girls sevens team outscored their opponents 247 to 12 on their way to the title

The Shawnigan Lake School Iron Women have won the provincial girls AA rugby championship. (Arden Gill photo)
Victoria boxer Brandon Colantonio is set to enter the ring in front of a hometown crowd for his second pro bout on Saturday (June 1). (Black Press Media file)

Pro boxing coming to Victoria

Saturday’s event features former Olympians and several local fighters

Victoria boxer Brandon Colantonio is set to enter the ring in front of a hometown crowd for his second pro bout on Saturday (June 1). (Black Press Media file)
Local kids will be able to play in the NHLL Street ball hockey competitions coming to Victoria in July. (Courtesy of the NHL)

NHL youth street hockey program coming to Victoria this summer

Local kids will be able to compete in the NHL Street events outside Save-On-Foods Memorial Arena

Local kids will be able to play in the NHLL Street ball hockey competitions coming to Victoria in July. (Courtesy of the NHL)
Racers cruise by as their sails catch the wind Saturday, May 27 at the start of the 2023 Swiftsure International Yacht Race off Clover Point in Victoria. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

PHOTOS: Yachts set sail for 78th Swiftsure International Yacht Race

Crowds lined the Clover Point waterfront to watch more than 100 vessels set off

Racers cruise by as their sails catch the wind Saturday, May 27 at the start of the 2023 Swiftsure International Yacht Race off Clover Point in Victoria. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)
Players from Reynolds Secondary School run to celebrate winning the penalty shootout which secured victory in the senior girls’ soccer AAA Island championship final against Stelly’s Stingers on Tuesday (May 16) at Goudy Field in Langford. (Bailey Moreton/News Staff)

PHOTOS: Saanich’s Reynolds Secondary wins girls Island soccer championship

Nail-biting penalty shootout secures Reynolds’ spot at provincials

Players from Reynolds Secondary School run to celebrate winning the penalty shootout which secured victory in the senior girls’ soccer AAA Island championship final against Stelly’s Stingers on Tuesday (May 16) at Goudy Field in Langford. (Bailey Moreton/News Staff)
Campbell River’s Olivia Knowles, pictured in white, has re-signed with the Minnesota Whitecaps on a two year contract. Photo Courtesy of Kayla Franz/Minnesota Whitecaps Hockey Club

Campbell River’s Olivia Knowles re-signs with PHF’s Minnesota Whitecaps

All-time career games played leader at University of Minnesota made pro debut last season

Campbell River’s Olivia Knowles, pictured in white, has re-signed with the Minnesota Whitecaps on a two year contract. Photo Courtesy of Kayla Franz/Minnesota Whitecaps Hockey Club
Former Ballenas Whalers player Sebastian Howard, who was recently drafted by the Calgary Stampeders, visiting friends and coaches that include Dan Smith, right. (Michael Briones photo)

Former Ballenas Whalers’ Sebastian Howard drafted by Calgary Stampeders

Coaches proud of their former player’s latest achievement

Former Ballenas Whalers player Sebastian Howard, who was recently drafted by the Calgary Stampeders, visiting friends and coaches that include Dan Smith, right. (Michael Briones photo)