Cross country hits podium five times, badminton advances to medal rounds
Tuesday was another big day for Team BC’s cross country skiers as they posted five podium performances, that in addition to the three medals the team earned on Monday.
Colin Ferrie of Kimberley won his first medal of the Games, skiing to gold in the 1.5km classic sprint.
Team BC takes to the slopes on the first day of snowboard competition
Team BC athletes take on the parallel giant slalom, not typically a team strength, but snowboarder Katie Anderson finishes in the top eight.
Patience, hard work and dedication are the keys to Shaikh’s success
When Abdul Shaikh landed in Toronto he had 80 dollars in his pocket, two suitcases, two children, and his number one supporter by his side, his wife.
The year was 1967 and Shaikh was one of India’s premiere badminton players. Nearly 50 years later, he has become one of B.C.’s most celebrated coaches in the sport. The Canada Games Council inducted him into its 2015 Hall of Honour class on Feb. 12, recognizing his dedication to sport, as well as his excellence and leadership.
Team Yukon no match for Team BC curlers
Team BC continue their win streak in curling against Team Yukon. They take on Team PEI and Team Ontario tomorrow.
Medal guaranteed for Team BC in squash
Three Team BC athletes make squash semi-finals while both men’s and women’s teams defeat their first round of opponents.
Team BC faces off against Team Manitoba in Game 2
Following a late 5-3 victory over New Brunswick Team BC was ready to take on Manitoba in their second game of the 2015 Canada Winter Games.
Team BC makes badminton quarterfinals
The badminton individual competition kicked off today at the 2015 Canada Winter Games. The first few rounds of bracket play decided the quarterfinalists of each of the five disciplines, and Team BC has great representation in the the upcoming rounds.
Dramatic first day for Team BC in table tennis
Team BC table tennis starts off with crushing defeats and five-hour matches.
Week two action gets underway for Team BC
Week two of action at the Canada Winter Games got underway with medals from para cross country and preliminary action in hockey, curling, figure skating, badminton, squash and table tennis.
Gold for Table Tennis at the 2019 Canada Winter Games!
/in 2019 NewsTable Tennis female team event strikes gold!
Gold medal day for Team BC
/in 2019 NewsTeam BC wins three medals on day two of competition.
Biathlete Andrei Secu wins bronze medal
/in 2019 NewsBiathlete shoots clean in order to stand on the podium
Competition begins for Team BC at the 2019 Canada Winter Games
/in 2019 NewsSpeed skating, table tennis and hockey start in earnest.
Governor General opens the 2019 Canada Winter Games
/in 2019 NewsUpbeat Opening Ceremony creates lasting memories for Team BC at 2019 Canada Winter Games
Team BC athletes arrive in Red Deer
/in 2018 NewsOver 120 athletes traveled to Red Deer, Alberta today, set to take on the rest of Canada in this 27th edition of the Canada Games.
Canada Games TV and Broadcast schedule announced
/in 2019 NewsWatch the Games on TSN, RDS and CanadaGames.live
Team BC Uniforms and Pins Unveiled
/in 2019 NewsTeam BC unveiled the official ceremonial uniforms for the 2019 Canada Winter Games that start in Red Deer on February 15.
Team BC ready for the 2019 Canada Winter Games
/in 2019 NewsTeam BC is ready for the 2019 Canada Winter Games with a contingent of 349 athletes, coaches, managers, and mission staff representing British Columbia at the Games in Red Deer from February 15 to March 3, 2019.
Mission Staff Monday – Jarret Poitras
/in 2018 NewsThe final installment of our Mission Staff Monday series was saved for the guy in charge – please meet: Jarret Poitras!
Mission Staff Monday – Jennifer Falloon
/in 2018 NewsThis week marks the final installments of our Mission Staff Monday series. We hope you enjoyed them! Today we feature: Jennifer Falloon
Mission Staff Monday – Judy Joseph-Black
/in 2018 NewsThis week marks the final installments of our Mission Staff Monday series. We hope you enjoyed them! Today we feature: Judy Joseph-Black
Boxing BC names athletes for Canada Winter Games
/in 2018 NewsSix athletes will represent BC at the 2019 Canada Winter Games
Biathlon athletes named to Team BC
/in 2018 NewsThe Biathlon athletes selected to represent Team BC at the 2019 Canada Winter Games have been named.
Mission Staff Monday – Kristi Patton
/in 2018 NewsLast but certainly not least this Monday, please meet our latest Mission Staff Monday featured guest: Kristi Patton
Mission Staff Monday – Robyn Hughes
/in 2018 NewsAnother edition of Mission Staff Monday – this week: Robyn Hughes