SFU retires its varsity athletics team name
Simon Fraser University is retiring its varsity athletics team name, the Clan, effective Wednesday the university said on its website. The university initiated a stakeholder engagement process of the team name in January after a poll of student athletes last year indicated strong support for a name change. Based on the results...
Regional Sports Council hosts meeting to address challenges of COVID-19
The Nelson Regional Sports Council is not taking this forced hiatus for amateur sport in the Heritage City due to the Coronavirus COVID-19 sitting down. The Sports Council is hosting a social distanced meeting Tuesday, August 16th at 6:30 p.m. outside the Lakeside Soccer Fieldhouse on the Nelson waterfront to discuss how the...
Dr. Jim Noiles joins thousands of Canadians participating in Virtual MS Bike Ride July 25-26
Over the course of his decades-long medical career, MS Bike ambassador Dr. Jim Noiles has been inspired by many individuals living with multiple sclerosis (MS). Hearing their stories firsthand motivated him to become a Volunteer Committee member for the MS Society of Canada – BC & Yukon Division in the West Kootenays and...
Leafs swing multi-player deal with Summerland Steam
The start of the next Kootenay International Junior Hockey League season looks to be hold due to the coronavirus COVID-19. However, that has not stopped the Nelson Leafs from being ready to hit the ground running when the the green light is given by BC Hockey to start the KIJHL regular season in the fall. The Leafs worked a...
Kootenay Lake Fishing Report
We have started our season out on the west coast and it’s off to a great start. There has been lots of Coho around to keep everyone busy while hunting for the big Chinooks. Some days have been a grind, but Chinook are showing up at the usual spots lately. So far, the biggest Chinook we’ve seen on the dock is 33 pounds....
BCHL planning on December 1st start to regular season
In a media release appearing on the league's website, the BC Hockey League announced Friday that it is planning to start the 2020-21 regular season on Dec. 1, pending approval from the Provincial Health Office (PHO). “We’ve been having discussions with the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture since March around a safe return...
Players 'loving being back on the field' as NSA opens doors
It’s definitely not business as usual for minor sports groups and organizations in Nelson due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, with the province opening up from spring lockdown in phases, some, including Nelson Soccer Association, are now offering programs for players. Monday through Thursday at the Lakeside Soccer Field,...
BC Hockey Hall of Fame wants help showcasing province’s rich history
The BC Hockey Hall of Fame is asking the public to rummage through garages, basements and attics to help showcase the province's rich and diverse hockey history. Due to COVID-19, the Hall was forced to cancel the annual summer induction event. However, the downtime has given Hall staff the opportunity to shift their focus...
Nelson Baseball's Queen Elizabeth Park getting facelift
Successful offseason fundraising efforts by Nelson Baseball Association has paid huge dividends allowing the local organization money to complete the second year of its three-year project to renovate and rejuvenate the baseball field at Queen Elizabeth Park in lower Fairview. In a media release, NBA said construction has...
No NHL 'Hub City' for Vancouver
Lisa Beare, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, responsible for Sport, has issued the following statement regarding Vancouver's bid to host the National Hockey League (NHL) playoffs: "The opportunity to host the NHL playoffs is an exciting event for any community. "While I am disappointed that Vancouver was not chosen as...
