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The Canadian men’s national cricket team holds a scouting session at Beacon Hill Park in Victoria on April 28. (Austin Westphal/News Staff)

Canadian national cricket team scouts talent in Victoria

ICC One Day International status restored after nearly a decade

The Canadian men’s national cricket team holds a scouting session at Beacon Hill Park in Victoria on April 28. (Austin Westphal/News Staff)
Alberni Valley Bulldogs fans celebrated from the Alberni Valley Multiplex as the Bulldogs opened the scoring in Game 7 on Tuesday, April 25. (SCREENSHOT)

BCHL: Alberni Valley Bulldogs move on to next round after Game 7 win against Surrey

The Bulldogs will face the Chilliwack Chiefs in the Coastal Conference championship

Alberni Valley Bulldogs fans celebrated from the Alberni Valley Multiplex as the Bulldogs opened the scoring in Game 7 on Tuesday, April 25. (SCREENSHOT)
Great rivals, better friends. Bill Brett (left) of Banzai congratulates Rupert Wong on Tsunami’s victory. Photo by Terry Farrell

Tsunami recaptures Comox Valley Snow to Surf title, Banzai second

The 2023 Royal LePage Comox Valley Snow To Surf Adventure Race had…

Great rivals, better friends. Bill Brett (left) of Banzai congratulates Rupert Wong on Tsunami’s victory. Photo by Terry Farrell
Cowichan’s Brad Thorne changes direction in the midfield to avoid an Inter EDC opponent on Saturday afternoon in the semi-final of the Deryl Hughes Men’s Masters A Cup. (Sarah Simpson/Citizen)

Cowichan 49ers fall just short of the ultimate prize

Masters side knocked out in provincial soccer semi-finals

Cowichan’s Brad Thorne changes direction in the midfield to avoid an Inter EDC opponent on Saturday afternoon in the semi-final of the Deryl Hughes Men’s Masters A Cup. (Sarah Simpson/Citizen)
Comox Valley Kickers prop Derek McCubbin flying in for his try during the BC Rugby Men’s Division 3 semifinal against the Chilliwack Crusaders. The Kickers won 29-15 to advance to the championship game April 29. Photo by Lorne Collicutt

Comox Valley Kickers advance to men’s provincial rugby championship

Natalie Nguyen Special to the Record On an overcast Saturday afternoon, the…

  • Apr 24, 2023
Comox Valley Kickers prop Derek McCubbin flying in for his try during the BC Rugby Men’s Division 3 semifinal against the Chilliwack Crusaders. The Kickers won 29-15 to advance to the championship game April 29. Photo by Lorne Collicutt
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Sooke Celtic FC’s storybook season ends in disappointment

Lose 1-0 to Bingers Army in semifinal

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The Port Alberni Black Sheep and Nanaimo Hornets battle it out in the BC Rugby semi-finals on April 22, 2023. (ELENA RARDON / Alberni Valley News)

Port Alberni Black Sheep headed to provincial rugby championship with win against Nanaimo

Black Sheep will be facing the UBC Old Boys Ravens in provincial final

The Port Alberni Black Sheep and Nanaimo Hornets battle it out in the BC Rugby semi-finals on April 22, 2023. (ELENA RARDON / Alberni Valley News)
Alberni Valley Bulldogs Chase Klassen, left, and Brady McIsaac dig for the puck deep in the Surrey Eagles zone late in the third period of Game 6 of the BC Hockey League Coastal Conference semifinal, Sunday, April 23, 2023. The Bulldogs won 7-1 to force Game 7. (SUSAN QUINN/ Alberni Valley News)

BCHL: Alberni Valley Bulldogs force Game 7 in semifinal with 7-1 win over Surrey Eagles

Winner of Game 7 will face Chilliwack Chiefs in Coastal Conference championship

Alberni Valley Bulldogs Chase Klassen, left, and Brady McIsaac dig for the puck deep in the Surrey Eagles zone late in the third period of Game 6 of the BC Hockey League Coastal Conference semifinal, Sunday, April 23, 2023. The Bulldogs won 7-1 to force Game 7. (SUSAN QUINN/ Alberni Valley News)
The Nanaimo Clippers have been eliminated from the B.C. Hockey League playoffs. (News Bulletin file photo)

Nanaimo Clippers eliminated from playoffs after being shut out by Chilliwack Chiefs

Chiefs advance after 5-0 win in Game 6 in the Fraser Valley

The Nanaimo Clippers have been eliminated from the B.C. Hockey League playoffs. (News Bulletin file photo)
Cal State Fullerton baseball player and Victoria product Fynn Chester’s eight strong innings against UC Riverside on April 15 helped the senior earn Big West pitcher of the week honours. (Courtesy of Katie Abertson)

Victoria baseball player named NCAA’s Big West pitcher of the week

Fynn Chester had eight strong innings, tied his career high in strikeouts on April 15

Cal State Fullerton baseball player and Victoria product Fynn Chester’s eight strong innings against UC Riverside on April 15 helped the senior earn Big West pitcher of the week honours. (Courtesy of Katie Abertson)
The Nanaimo Clippers play the Chilliwack Chiefs in Game 5 of the second-round of the BCHL playoffs on Friday, April 21, at 7 p.m. at Frank Crane Arena. (News Bulletin file photo)

Nanaimo Clippers win in overtime to stay alive in BCHL playoffs

Clippers and Chiefs will play Game 5 on Friday, April 21, at Frank Crane Arena

The Nanaimo Clippers play the Chilliwack Chiefs in Game 5 of the second-round of the BCHL playoffs on Friday, April 21, at 7 p.m. at Frank Crane Arena. (News Bulletin file photo)
The Alberni Valley Bulldogs celebrate their overtime win against the Surrey Eagles during Game 4 of the Coastal Conference semi-finals on Wednesday, April 19. (PHOTO COURTESY LYNDON CASSELL PHOTOGRAPHY)

BCHL: Alberni Valley Bulldogs tie up playoff series with Surrey Eagles in overtime

Both teams are now tied 2-2 in BCHL’s Coastal Conference semifinals

The Alberni Valley Bulldogs celebrate their overtime win against the Surrey Eagles during Game 4 of the Coastal Conference semi-finals on Wednesday, April 19. (PHOTO COURTESY LYNDON CASSELL PHOTOGRAPHY)
Yuta Yamato drives the ball into the attacking zone during the Cowichan 49ers 3-1 victory over PCOV Sunday afternoon. (Sarah Simpson/Citizen)

Composure, crowd, and kicks propel Cowichan 49ers to provincial semis

Tyler Hughes the hero in 3-1 Cowichan victory

Yuta Yamato drives the ball into the attacking zone during the Cowichan 49ers 3-1 victory over PCOV Sunday afternoon. (Sarah Simpson/Citizen)
Cody McClary of the Port Alberni Black Sheep tries to break through a wall of Meraloma players during a BC Rugby quarterfinal game on Saturday, April 15. (ELENA RARDON / Alberni Valley News)

Port Alberni Black Sheep headed to BC Rugby semifinals after win against Meraloma

The Black Sheep will face the Nanaimo Hornets in the next round

Cody McClary of the Port Alberni Black Sheep tries to break through a wall of Meraloma players during a BC Rugby quarterfinal game on Saturday, April 15. (ELENA RARDON / Alberni Valley News)
Nanaimo Clippers forward Jérémie Payant carries the puck during a game against the Chilliwack Chiefs on Saturday, April 15, at Frank Crane Arena. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)

Clippers trail Chiefs in second-round BCHL playoff series

Chilliwack wins Game 1 and Game 2 in Nanaimo

Nanaimo Clippers forward Jérémie Payant carries the puck during a game against the Chilliwack Chiefs on Saturday, April 15, at Frank Crane Arena. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)
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Oceanside Generals secure bronze medal in the Cyclone Taylor Cup

The Generals took down the Delta Ice Hawks on Sunday (April 16)

(Matthew Timmons Photography)
Penny Shantz, right, and teammates third Cindy Curtain, second Shirley Wong, lead Janet Suter and fifth Leslie Shearer celebrate after winning the 2023 Canadian Masters Curling Championships. (Submitted photo)

Parksville skip Shantz leads team to second Canadian Masters Curling title in a row

Two-time champion curler to relocate to Vernon-Okanagan in May

Penny Shantz, right, and teammates third Cindy Curtain, second Shirley Wong, lead Janet Suter and fifth Leslie Shearer celebrate after winning the 2023 Canadian Masters Curling Championships. (Submitted photo)
Vancouver Island Wave Program member Sami Marvasti makes the tackle during Pacific FC’s pre-season training, held at the PISE (Pacific Institute for Sport Education) in Saanich on Feb. 24. (Bailey Moreton/News Staff)

Pacific FC signs two Island boys to roster

Sami Marvasti, 16, and Jack Garner, 17, are signed on CPL developmental contracts

Vancouver Island Wave Program member Sami Marvasti makes the tackle during Pacific FC’s pre-season training, held at the PISE (Pacific Institute for Sport Education) in Saanich on Feb. 24. (Bailey Moreton/News Staff)
VIU Athlete of the Year award winners for 2022-23 are basketball players Tori Odom and Harriette Mackenzie. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)

VIU honours its athletes of the year after seasons in which every team excelled

Basketball standouts earn top honours at Mariners’ awards banquet

VIU Athlete of the Year award winners for 2022-23 are basketball players Tori Odom and Harriette Mackenzie. (Greg Sakaki/News Bulletin)
Penelakut Island Thunder whoop it up after winning the Totem Tournament in Victoria. (Photo by Mable Mitchell)

Thunder rumbles to another soccer championship

First Victoria Totem Tournament title in 23 years for Penelakut Island team

Penelakut Island Thunder whoop it up after winning the Totem Tournament in Victoria. (Photo by Mable Mitchell)