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Water is sprayed on the artificial turf before Switzerland and Ecuador play a FIFA Women’s World Cup soccer match at B.C. Place stadium in Vancouver, B.C., on Friday June 12, 2015. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Vancouver Whitecaps make pitch towards families as inflation, expenses hit fans

The Vancouver Whitecaps have the fourth lowest attendance in Major League Soccer

Water is sprayed on the artificial turf before Switzerland and Ecuador play a FIFA Women’s World Cup soccer match at B.C. Place stadium in Vancouver, B.C., on Friday June 12, 2015. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Canada’s Bianca Andreescu returns the ball to Ukraine’s Lesia Tsurenko during their third round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Saturday, June 3, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Thibault Camus

Canada’s Andreescu loses to Ukraine’s Tsurenko in third round at Roland Garros

She was eliminated from the French Open

Canada’s Bianca Andreescu returns the ball to Ukraine’s Lesia Tsurenko during their third round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Saturday, June 3, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Thibault Camus
Hamilton Tiger-Cats quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell (19) looks on from the sidelines against the Toronto Argonauts during first half CFL pre-season football action in Hamilton on Saturday, May 27, 2023. Mitchell tops the changing quarterback landscape in the CFL this season.The veteran quarterback enters his ninth season as a league starter but first with Hamilton.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Peter Power

Ticats one of many CFL teams that will have different starter in 2023

The Ticats haven’t won a Grey Cup title since 1999, the longest championship drought in the CFL

Hamilton Tiger-Cats quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell (19) looks on from the sidelines against the Toronto Argonauts during first half CFL pre-season football action in Hamilton on Saturday, May 27, 2023. Mitchell tops the changing quarterback landscape in the CFL this season.The veteran quarterback enters his ninth season as a league starter but first with Hamilton.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Peter Power
Abbotsford’s Jett Woo checks Laval’s Anthony Richard during AHL action on Wednesday (Nov. 16). (Abbotsford Canucks photo)

Vancouver Canucks sign defenceman Jett Woo to 1-year contract

Woo, 22, has spent the last 3 seasons playing for Vancouver’s American Hockey League affiliate

Abbotsford’s Jett Woo checks Laval’s Anthony Richard during AHL action on Wednesday (Nov. 16). (Abbotsford Canucks photo)
Vancouver Whitecaps FC’s Pedro Vite, right, battles with Houston Dynamo FC’s Micael battle for the ball during first half MLS soccer action in Vancouver, B.C., Wednesday, May 31, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Rich Lam

Brian White scores record goal as Vancouver Whitecaps dismantle Houston Dynamo 6-2

The goal was the fastest goal from the start of a half in Vancouver’s MLS history

Vancouver Whitecaps FC’s Pedro Vite, right, battles with Houston Dynamo FC’s Micael battle for the ball during first half MLS soccer action in Vancouver, B.C., Wednesday, May 31, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Rich Lam
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Ryan O’Reilly (90) protects the puck from Tampa Bay Lightning defenceman Victor Hedman (77) during second period NHL Stanley Cup playoff hockey action in Toronto on Thursday, April 27, 2023. O’Reilly is one of the names poised to hit the free agency market. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

NHL free-agent frenzy: Some of the players poised to hit the open market July 1

League’s signing period returns to July 1 after three years of pandemic impacts

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Ryan O’Reilly (90) protects the puck from Tampa Bay Lightning defenceman Victor Hedman (77) during second period NHL Stanley Cup playoff hockey action in Toronto on Thursday, April 27, 2023. O’Reilly is one of the names poised to hit the free agency market. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
The BCHL will operate under a number of new rules and regulations, as of June 1. (Photo- Garrett James Photography)

B.C. Hockey League rosters to open for international, out-of-province players

League will be independent as of June 1, marking its departure from Hockey Canada

The BCHL will operate under a number of new rules and regulations, as of June 1. (Photo- Garrett James Photography)
The Van Isle 360 yacht race begins Saturday, June 3 in Nanaimo and concludes Saturday, June 17. (News Bulletin file photo)

Van Isle 360 sailors ready to race around Vancouver Island, starting in Nanaimo

After a COVID-19 cancellation in 2021, race resumes regular course starting June 3

The Van Isle 360 yacht race begins Saturday, June 3 in Nanaimo and concludes Saturday, June 17. (News Bulletin file photo)
Raphaelle Tousignant, the first woman to play for Canada’s national para hockey team, in action against South Korea at the world championships in Moose Jaw, Sask., Monday, May 29, 2023. (Hockey Canada Images-Erica Perreaux)

‘A big step forward’: Canada’s Tousignant brings exposure to women’s para hockey

Raphaelle Tousignant dreams of being a Paralympic hockey player

Raphaelle Tousignant, the first woman to play for Canada’s national para hockey team, in action against South Korea at the world championships in Moose Jaw, Sask., Monday, May 29, 2023. (Hockey Canada Images-Erica Perreaux)
The 40th Annual Comox Valley Summer Basketball Camp form July 4 to July 7. (Photo by Kathryn Wheeler)

The 40th Annual Comox Valley Summer Basketball Camp is back

Basketball enthusiasts, boys and girls, from ages 9 to 18, are invited to improve their skill set

The 40th Annual Comox Valley Summer Basketball Camp form July 4 to July 7. (Photo by Kathryn Wheeler)
Vancouver Whitecaps’ Sergio Cordova reacts after being pushed off the ball by Seattle Sounders’ Yeimar Gomez during the second half of an MLS soccer match in Vancouver, on Saturday, May 20, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Whitecaps look to home comforts after latest road loss, referee frustration

The Whitecaps have not won an away game in MLS regular-season play this year

Vancouver Whitecaps’ Sergio Cordova reacts after being pushed off the ball by Seattle Sounders’ Yeimar Gomez during the second half of an MLS soccer match in Vancouver, on Saturday, May 20, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Many current and former NHLers will get together at Kelowna’s Elks Stadium for Homebase 2023 to raise money for local mental health initiatives. (Jake Courtepatte/Capital News)

NHLers ready to hit it out of the park at Kelowna’s Homebase

The celebrity game takes place on Friday, June 23

Many current and former NHLers will get together at Kelowna’s Elks Stadium for Homebase 2023 to raise money for local mental health initiatives. (Jake Courtepatte/Capital News)
Canada Cup representatives are hoping the public will help them bring Team Ukraine to Softball City in Surrey this July. (Contributed photo)

Fundraising drive launched to bring Team Ukraine to Canada Cup

‘We are going to make it happen’: event chair Greg Timm

Canada Cup representatives are hoping the public will help them bring Team Ukraine to Softball City in Surrey this July. (Contributed photo)
Members of the Brick House Betties are training at the Cumberland Recreation Centre in preparation for their first home game in 4 years. (Olivier Laurin / Comox Valley Record)

The Brick House Betties are ready to hit big and take the Comox Valley by storm

The region’s only roller derby team invites everyone to their first home game in 4 years

Members of the Brick House Betties are training at the Cumberland Recreation Centre in preparation for their first home game in 4 years. (Olivier Laurin / Comox Valley Record)
Ninety-six year old Rejeanne Fairhead, left, shown in this handout image, says until two years ago the most athletic things she had ever done involved bowling and horse shoes. Now she is a world-record holding racer. Fairhead completed the 5K race at the Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend Saturday in just over 51 minutes. (Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend photo)

The fastest 96-year-old woman in the world: Ottawa woman breaks 5K race record

Former record holder finished Atlanta Peachtree Marathon Weekend in 55 minutes and 48 seconds

Ninety-six year old Rejeanne Fairhead, left, shown in this handout image, says until two years ago the most athletic things she had ever done involved bowling and horse shoes. Now she is a world-record holding racer. Fairhead completed the 5K race at the Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend Saturday in just over 51 minutes. (Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend photo)
Canada’s Adam Fantilli, centre, and Tyson Hinds, right, collide with Czechia’s Jaroslav Chmelar during first period IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship hockey action in Halifax, Monday, Dec. 26, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese

18-year-old Adam Fantilli scores as Canada advances to final of ice hockey worlds

The United States plays Germany in the other semifinal

Canada’s Adam Fantilli, centre, and Tyson Hinds, right, collide with Czechia’s Jaroslav Chmelar during first period IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship hockey action in Halifax, Monday, Dec. 26, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese
The Point Holmes Recreation Association (PHRA) AGM will take place Thursday, June 8 at 7 p.m. under the new pavilion located by the boat ramp on Lazo Road, Comox.

Point Holmes Recreation Area annual general meeting upcoming

The directors of the Point Holmes Recreation Association will soon be holding…

The Point Holmes Recreation Association (PHRA) AGM will take place Thursday, June 8 at 7 p.m. under the new pavilion located by the boat ramp on Lazo Road, Comox.
Frontrunners Fit Chiropractic Dodge City X returns to Cumberland this September with new categories designed to strengthen inclusivity and fairness.

Cumberland’s 2023 Dodge City X takes bold stance on diversity

Comox Valley’s only off-road triathlon adds a ‘gender non-binary’ category to the event

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Frontrunners Fit Chiropractic Dodge City X returns to Cumberland this September with new categories designed to strengthen inclusivity and fairness.
Swimming Canada says chief executive officer Ahmed El-Awadi will be taking a personal leave of absence starting Monday. El-Awadi holds a news conference in Ottawa on September 27, 2011. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Fred Chartrand

Swimming Canada CEO Ahmed El-Awadi to take personal leave of absence

‘The board has complete confidence in the management team that Ahmed has built’

Swimming Canada says chief executive officer Ahmed El-Awadi will be taking a personal leave of absence starting Monday. El-Awadi holds a news conference in Ottawa on September 27, 2011. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Fred Chartrand
Pickleball players were out enjoying the country’s – and North America’s – fastest-growing sport at the South Surrey Athletic Park courts during recent warm weather. According to Pickleball Canada, the sport is now growing fastest among players 18-34 years old. (Surrey Pickleball Club/Facebook photo)

Pickleball picking up for players as weather gets warmer

‘It is so much fun! It’s awesome. It will change your life’

Pickleball players were out enjoying the country’s – and North America’s – fastest-growing sport at the South Surrey Athletic Park courts during recent warm weather. According to Pickleball Canada, the sport is now growing fastest among players 18-34 years old. (Surrey Pickleball Club/Facebook photo)