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Salmon Arm’s Lily Brook and Maggie Manning (front centre) are excited to finally be able to share their experiences competing on season five of All-Round Champion. (Contributed)

Salmon Arm para-athletes surprised to find each other competing on All-Round Champion

Maggie Manning and Lily Brook to host public premiere at Salmar Grand

The head coach and general manager of the Summerland Steam has left the junior hockey team. A former coach will assume the role for the rest of the hockey season. (Photo by Hanna Gould)

Summerland Steam hockey coach steps down

Morton Kjolby had been head coach since the beginning of 2023-2024 season

Vancouver Canucks’ Brock Boeser, back right, celebrates his second goal as Tampa Bay Lightning’s Mikhail Sergachev skates past during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Boeser moves into tie for NHL goal-scoring lead as Canucks beat Bolts 4-1

Vancouver forward scores hat trick; Hughes adds 3 assists

The 2023 Everest Canadian Senior Women’s and Men’s Curling Championships wrapped up at the Vernon Curling Club Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. (Brendan Shykora - Morning Star)

Canadian senior curling championship wraps up at Vernon rink

Nova Scotia won the championship on the men’s side while Ontario finished atop the women’s bracket

The 2023 Everest Canadian Senior Women’s and Men’s Curling Championships wrapped up at the Vernon Curling Club Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. (Brendan Shykora - Morning Star)
Carolina Hurricanes goalie Antti Raanta (32) makes the save as Brady Skjei, left, checks Vancouver Canucks’ J.T. Miller during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Vancouver Canucks hang on to beat visiting Carolina Hurricanes 4-3

Tampa Bay Lightning pay visit to B.C. on Tuesday

Carolina Hurricanes goalie Antti Raanta (32) makes the save as Brady Skjei, left, checks Vancouver Canucks’ J.T. Miller during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
New Jersey Devils’ Nathan Bastian (14) and Michael McLeod (20) celebrate McLeod’s goal on Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (35) as Vancouver’s Quinn Hughes (43) watches during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns

Bratt spoils Vancouver comeback as Devils win ‘Hughes Bowl’ 6-5

Jack Hughes counts 3 points for winners, brother Quinn 2 in a losing cause

New Jersey Devils’ Nathan Bastian (14) and Michael McLeod (20) celebrate McLeod’s goal on Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (35) as Vancouver’s Quinn Hughes (43) watches during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns
Canada’s Christine Sinclair gestures to the crowd as she leaves the game in place of substitute Sophie Schmidt, not seen, during the second half of an international friendly soccer match, in Vancouver, on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Sinclair calls time on international career in emotional farewell game

Canada beats Australia 1-0 in legend’s last contest with national side

Canada’s Christine Sinclair gestures to the crowd as she leaves the game in place of substitute Sophie Schmidt, not seen, during the second half of an international friendly soccer match, in Vancouver, on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Vancouver Canucks defenceman Nikita Zadorov, right, swats away a check from Calgary Flames forward A.J. Greer during first period NHL hockey action in Calgary, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Visiting Vancouver Canucks hang on for 4-3 win over Calgary Flames

Zadorov picks up a point against ex-teammates after trade

Vancouver Canucks defenceman Nikita Zadorov, right, swats away a check from Calgary Flames forward A.J. Greer during first period NHL hockey action in Calgary, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Vancouver Canucks’ Andrei Kuzmenko, right, takes the puck from Vegas Golden Knights’ Nicolas Hague during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Thursday, November 30, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Eichel’s three points lift Golden Knights to 4-1 win over Canucks

Vancouver travels to Calgary to meet Flames on Saturday

Vancouver Canucks’ Andrei Kuzmenko, right, takes the puck from Vegas Golden Knights’ Nicolas Hague during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Thursday, November 30, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Emma Scholefield recently placed 17th out of 109 athletes in her heat at the Sun Devil Classic Women’s Collegiate Triathlon Championships in Tempe, Ariz. (Contributed)

Summerland triathlete competes at university level in U.S.

Emma Scholefiled was also involved in local sports events while in high school

Emma Scholefield recently placed 17th out of 109 athletes in her heat at the Sun Devil Classic Women’s Collegiate Triathlon Championships in Tempe, Ariz. (Contributed)
Anaheim Ducks’ Mason McTavish (23) and Vancouver Canucks’ Teddy Blueger (53) vie for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Pettersson scores winner, Boeser scores 2 as Canucks beat Ducks 3-1

Vancouver hosts Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday

Anaheim Ducks’ Mason McTavish (23) and Vancouver Canucks’ Teddy Blueger (53) vie for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
San Jose Sharks defenceman Kyle Burroughs (4) passes the puck next to Vancouver Canucks right wing Brock Boeser (6) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Granlund breaks tie early in 3rd period, Sharks beat Canucks 4-3

Vancouver plays host Anaheim on Tuesday night

San Jose Sharks defenceman Kyle Burroughs (4) passes the puck next to Vancouver Canucks right wing Brock Boeser (6) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
The Vernon Curling Club foursome of Tyler Orme (from left), Trevor Perepolkin, Jamie Austin, and Rob Nobert represented B.C. at the Everest Canadian Men’s and Women’s Curling Club Championships in Winnipeg starting Sunday, Nov. 20, 2023. (curling.ca photo)

Vernon rink ousted from curling championships in Winnipeg

Team B.C. fell short against Quebec, missed the medal rounds

The Vernon Curling Club foursome of Tyler Orme (from left), Trevor Perepolkin, Jamie Austin, and Rob Nobert represented B.C. at the Everest Canadian Men’s and Women’s Curling Club Championships in Winnipeg starting Sunday, Nov. 20, 2023. (curling.ca photo)
Vancouver Canucks forward Dakota Joshua (81) skates away after scoring against Seattle Kraken goaltender Joey Daccord as Alex Wennberg (21) watches during the second period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Blueger nets 1st goal of season as Canucks thump Seattle Kraken 5-1

Vancouver visits San Jose Sharks on Saturday

Vancouver Canucks forward Dakota Joshua (81) skates away after scoring against Seattle Kraken goaltender Joey Daccord as Alex Wennberg (21) watches during the second period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Vancouver Canucks defenceman Ian Cole, front, works for the puck against Colorado Avalanche centre Fredrik Olofsson during the third period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Tufte scores go-ahead goal in 3rd to help Avalanche beat Canucks 5-2

Big winger called up from minors earlier in the day

Vancouver Canucks defenceman Ian Cole, front, works for the puck against Colorado Avalanche centre Fredrik Olofsson during the third period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Vancouver Canucks’ Quinn Hughes, front right, and Tyler Myers celebrate Hughes’ goal against the San Jose Sharks during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Monday, November 20, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Hughes matches career-high goal mark as Canucks dump Sharks 3-1

Vancouver captain’s 30 points leave him atop NHL scoring list

Vancouver Canucks’ Quinn Hughes, front right, and Tyler Myers celebrate Hughes’ goal against the San Jose Sharks during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Monday, November 20, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Montreal Alouettes wide receiver Tyson Philpot (6) celebrates with teammates wide receiver Cole Spieker (17) and wide receiver Austin Mack (81) after scoring a touchdown against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers during the second half of football action at the 110th CFL Grey Cup in Hamilton, Ont., on Sunday, November 19, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

Fajardo throws 3 TDs as Alouettes upset Bombers 28-24 to win Grey Cup

Montreal earns first CFL title since 2010

Montreal Alouettes wide receiver Tyson Philpot (6) celebrates with teammates wide receiver Cole Spieker (17) and wide receiver Austin Mack (81) after scoring a touchdown against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers during the second half of football action at the 110th CFL Grey Cup in Hamilton, Ont., on Sunday, November 19, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
Seattle Kraken’s Matty Beniers (10) and Vancouver Canucks’ J.T. Miller (9) vie for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, B.C., Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns

Vancouver Canucks fall 4-3 to Seattle Kraken for second straight loss

Canucks will host the San Jose Sharks on Monday

Seattle Kraken’s Matty Beniers (10) and Vancouver Canucks’ J.T. Miller (9) vie for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, B.C., Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns
B.C. Lions defensive lineman Mathieu Betts sits on the bench during the second half of a CFL football game against the Calgary Stampeders, in Vancouver, B.C., Friday, Oct. 20, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

B.C. Lion Betts named CFL’s top defensive player after record-breaking year

Chad Kelly of the Argos wins most outstanding player

B.C. Lions defensive lineman Mathieu Betts sits on the bench during the second half of a CFL football game against the Calgary Stampeders, in Vancouver, B.C., Friday, Oct. 20, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Vancouver Canucks defenceman Quinn Hughes, left, is checked by Calgary Flames forward A.J. Greer during third period NHL hockey action in Calgary, Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Lindholm has 3-point night, leads Flames to 5-2 win over Canucks

Vancouver opens a two-game homestand Saturday against Seattle

Vancouver Canucks defenceman Quinn Hughes, left, is checked by Calgary Flames forward A.J. Greer during third period NHL hockey action in Calgary, Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh