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Hoops end for the season

Hoops end for the season

The Special Olympics basketball team in Gibsons wrapped their season with a game against players from the local women’s drop in league. Head coach Sam said it was a fun game with lots of skills, team work, and as usual high 5’s all around at the final buzzer.  Basketball starts up again in the fall.
U15 Storm wind up impressive season with a win

U15 Storm wind up impressive season with a win

The young athletes played against the Lower Mainland’s best soccer teams in a stellar season
How passion and patience propelled Lily Riggs from dancer to world-class powerlifter

How passion and patience propelled Lily Riggs from dancer to world-class powerlifter

The Sunshine Coast's Lily Riggs found her calling in the gym. It just wasn’t the calling she had expected.
Gibsons hosting Battle of the Dojos Karate tournament

Gibsons hosting Battle of the Dojos Karate tournament

The Battle of the Dojos is an annual karate tournament that was started in 1984 by Sensei Frank Clayton, current owner and operator of the Canadian Martial Arts Academy in Powell River.
Hometown cheers as U-18 Storm boys win quarter final

Hometown cheers as U-18 Storm boys win quarter final

The team is now headed to Coastal Cup semi-final on April 15 – another game on home turf.
Kinnickinnik girls take home inter-school trophy

Kinnickinnik girls take home inter-school trophy

After two seasons of no inter-school basketball (thanks COVID), School District No. 46 was finally able to hold a developmental basketball season of mixed Grade 4/5 students.
Mastrodonato makes pro debut with Texas Stars

Mastrodonato makes pro debut with Texas Stars

Former Powell River Minor Hockey player suits up for first American Hockey League game
Bowen and North Shore Ultimate players headed to Nationals

Bowen and North Shore Ultimate players headed to Nationals

Along with the Bowen trio, Canyon club also includes North Shore, Gibsons, and Squamish players
Seeking lacrosse referees

Seeking lacrosse referees

The Sunshine Coast Rapids Lacrosse board of directors are seeking adults and teens for referee training. We will start the 2023 season understaffed on referees for all age groups.
World Para Hockey Championship coming to Canada

World Para Hockey Championship coming to Canada

Eight-team international event to begin May 28 at Moose Jaw Events Centre, marking first time tournament to be played on Canadian soil