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Aldergrove’s Sharlene Brunjes, seen here at the Canadian national powerlifting championships in 2020, shattered two Canadian record to win her class at the 2023 World Masters Classic Powerlifting Championships on Oct. 8. (Langley Advance Times files)

VIDEO: B.C. grandma breaks 2 records, takes gold in Mongolian powerlifting meet

‘You’re never too old,” champion declares

Aldergrove’s Sharlene Brunjes, seen here at the Canadian national powerlifting championships in 2020, shattered two Canadian record to win her class at the 2023 World Masters Classic Powerlifting Championships on Oct. 8. (Langley Advance Times files)
Mill Bay product Matt Percillier takes a selfie with his new hardware following Team Canada’s bronze medal rugby sevens win at the Pan Am Games in Santiago, Chile on Nov. 3. (Submitted by Liz McDougall)

Rugby 7s medals returning to Vancouver Island with Pan Am athletes

Canada’s field hockey team place 4th, while the rugby 7s women won silver and the men bronze

Mill Bay product Matt Percillier takes a selfie with his new hardware following Team Canada’s bronze medal rugby sevens win at the Pan Am Games in Santiago, Chile on Nov. 3. (Submitted by Liz McDougall)
Richard Brodeur posed for a picture with a fan at Langley’s Pastime Sports and Games on Sunday, Nov. 5. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: Canuck goalies draw 100s lining up for up-close-and personal chance

It was the grand opening and 30th anniversary of Langley’s Pastime Sports and Games

Richard Brodeur posed for a picture with a fan at Langley’s Pastime Sports and Games on Sunday, Nov. 5. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)
Langley heptathlon star Georgia Ellenwood will require surgery after apparently re-injuring her Achilles tendon at the Pan Am games in Chile. (Langley Advance Times files)

Heptathlon star Georgia Ellenwood confirms she will require surgery after re-injuring tendon

It happened during high jump attempt at the Pan Am games in Chile

Langley heptathlon star Georgia Ellenwood will require surgery after apparently re-injuring her Achilles tendon at the Pan Am games in Chile. (Langley Advance Times files)
Vancouver Whitecaps FC head coach Vanni Sartini, left, looks on as CEO & Sporting Director Axel Schuster speaks during an end-of-season news conference in Vancouver, on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns

Sartini apologizes as Whitecaps look to regroup after season ends

Coach sorry for comments about refereeing, team looks to learn from mistakes

Vancouver Whitecaps FC head coach Vanni Sartini, left, looks on as CEO & Sporting Director Axel Schuster speaks during an end-of-season news conference in Vancouver, on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin scores an empty-net goal against the New Jersey Devils during the third period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Toothless Sharks, Oil leaks and the deathless Bruins mark early NHL trends

Hot starts by Vegas and Boston, Berard outshines Ovi in early season hockey

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin scores an empty-net goal against the New Jersey Devils during the third period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko celebrates the Canucks 6-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Arena Monday night with teammate J.T. Miller. Photo courtesy Vancouver Canucks

THE MOJ: It’s a scary fun time for the B.C. sports fan right now

All three premier Vancouver teams doing their part to make being a fan interesting

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko celebrates the Canucks 6-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Arena Monday night with teammate J.T. Miller. Photo courtesy Vancouver Canucks
Vancouver Canucks’ Andrei Kuzmenko, centre, and Edmonton Oilers’ Cody Ceci, left, watch the puck after it deflected off the mask of Edmonton goalie Stuart Skinner during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Boeser nets 2, Hughes has 4 points as surging Canucks whip Oilers 6-2

Vancouver visits the Ottawa Senators on Thursday

Vancouver Canucks’ Andrei Kuzmenko, centre, and Edmonton Oilers’ Cody Ceci, left, watch the puck after it deflected off the mask of Edmonton goalie Stuart Skinner during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
The union representing soccer referees in Major League Soccer are criticizing comments made by Vancouver Whitecaps head coach Vanni Sartini in the wake of his sides playoff elimination on the weekend. Sartini leaves the field after the first half of an MLS soccer match against Los Angeles FC, in Vancouver, B.C., Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Refs fire back at ‘disgusting’ comments from Vancouver Whitecaps’ coach

Officials union says Vanni Sartini’s remarks hit a ‘dangerous new level’

The union representing soccer referees in Major League Soccer are criticizing comments made by Vancouver Whitecaps head coach Vanni Sartini in the wake of his sides playoff elimination on the weekend. Sartini leaves the field after the first half of an MLS soccer match against Los Angeles FC, in Vancouver, B.C., Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Annabelle Price from Port Alberni Gymnastics Academy has been named B.C. Female Gymnast of the Year by Gymnastics B.C. (SUSAN QUINN/ Alberni Valley News)

Port Alberni trampoline athlete named B.C.’s female gymnast of the year

Annabelle Price from Port Alberni Gymnastics Academy earns top points

Annabelle Price from Port Alberni Gymnastics Academy has been named B.C. Female Gymnast of the Year by Gymnastics B.C. (SUSAN QUINN/ Alberni Valley News)
Canada’s athletes wait for the closing ceremony of the Pan American Games at Bicentenario stadium in Santiago, Chile, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023. (AP Photo/Esteban Felix)

Canadians punch Olympic tickets to Paris as variety of Pan Am goals met

Canada 3rd overall in the medal count with 164 medals, including 46 gold, up from 4 years ago

Canada’s athletes wait for the closing ceremony of the Pan American Games at Bicentenario stadium in Santiago, Chile, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023. (AP Photo/Esteban Felix)
Vancouver Canucks’ Quinn Hughes (43) and Dallas Stars’ Wyatt Johnston (53) vie for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. Hughes has been named the NHL’s first star of the week after putting up eight points over his last three games. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns

Hughes named NHL’s first star as Canucks continue early-season run

Vancouver captain put up 8 points last week, including 5 in rout of San Jose

Vancouver Canucks’ Quinn Hughes (43) and Dallas Stars’ Wyatt Johnston (53) vie for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. Hughes has been named the NHL’s first star of the week after putting up eight points over his last three games. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns
B.C. Lions quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. (3) celebrates a touchdown against the Calgary Stampeders, during the second half of the CFL western semi-final football game, in Vancouver, on Saturday, November 4, 2023. Adams Jr. and the Lions will get one last shot at the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

B.C. Lions win sets them up for another shot at Winnipeg

Alouettes face Toronto as the Grey Cup playoff matches down to their final 4

B.C. Lions quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. (3) celebrates a touchdown against the Calgary Stampeders, during the second half of the CFL western semi-final football game, in Vancouver, on Saturday, November 4, 2023. Adams Jr. and the Lions will get one last shot at the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Los Angeles FC’s Denis Bouanga (99) scores against Vancouver Whitecaps goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka, back left, on a penalty kick during the first half in game 2 of a first round MLS playoff soccer match, in Vancouver, on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Sartini rips ref as Whitecaps exit MLS playoffs with 1-0 loss to LAFC

L.A. sweeps Vancouver in best-of-three opening-round series

Los Angeles FC’s Denis Bouanga (99) scores against Vancouver Whitecaps goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka, back left, on a penalty kick during the first half in game 2 of a first round MLS playoff soccer match, in Vancouver, on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
William Byron (24) leads Kyle Larson, Christopher Bell and Ryan Blaney as they take Turn 4 to start a NASCAR Cup Series Championship auto race at Phoenix Raceway, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, in Avondale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)

Ryan Blaney earns 1st career NASCAR championship

He is the first Ohio-born driver to win the Cup title

William Byron (24) leads Kyle Larson, Christopher Bell and Ryan Blaney as they take Turn 4 to start a NASCAR Cup Series Championship auto race at Phoenix Raceway, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, in Avondale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
Gina Kingsbury is seen at the 2021 Canadian National Women’s Team Camp in Calgary, Alta., in a Jan. 27, 2021, handout photo. Kingsbury has returned to Hockey Canada to oversee the national women’s hockey team through the 2026 Olympic Games while also managing Toronto’s club in the new Professional Women’s Hockey League.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Hockey Canada, Matthew Murnaghan

Kingsbury returns to Canadian women’s hockey team, continues with PWHL Toronto

Kingsbury will oversee women’s team for 2026 Olympic Games

Gina Kingsbury is seen at the 2021 Canadian National Women’s Team Camp in Calgary, Alta., in a Jan. 27, 2021, handout photo. Kingsbury has returned to Hockey Canada to oversee the national women’s hockey team through the 2026 Olympic Games while also managing Toronto’s club in the new Professional Women’s Hockey League.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Hockey Canada, Matthew Murnaghan
Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (35) stops Dallas Stars’ Evgenii Dadonov (63) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns

Goalie Demko shines with 27 saves as Canucks power past Stars 2-0

Vancouver boosts record to 8-2-1 early in NHL season

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (35) stops Dallas Stars’ Evgenii Dadonov (63) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns
B.C. Lions quarterback Vernon Adams Jr., right, and David Mackie celebrate after Adams Jr. scored a touchdown during the first half of the CFL western semi-final football game against the Calgary Stampeders, in Vancouver, on Saturday, November 4, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Adams rushes for 3 TDs as Lions beat Calgary 41-30 for West final berth

B.C. will meet Winnipeg on Remembrance Day

B.C. Lions quarterback Vernon Adams Jr., right, and David Mackie celebrate after Adams Jr. scored a touchdown during the first half of the CFL western semi-final football game against the Calgary Stampeders, in Vancouver, on Saturday, November 4, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Team Canada won gold at the Pan Continental Curling Championships in Kelowna on Saturday, Nov. 4, beating Team Korea 8-3. (Jordy Cunningham/Capital News)

Canada wins gold at Pan Continental Curling Championships in Kelowna

Team Canada beat Team Korea 8-3 in the finals

Team Canada won gold at the Pan Continental Curling Championships in Kelowna on Saturday, Nov. 4, beating Team Korea 8-3. (Jordy Cunningham/Capital News)
Canada’s Philip Kim (B-Boy Phil Wizard) competes against Jeff Louis (B-Boy Jeffro) of the United States in the B-boys gold medal finals for breaking at the Pan Am Games in Santiago, Chile on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

Vancouver’s Philip Kim wins 1st Pan American Games men’s breaking gold medal

Breaking made its Pan Am Games debut in Santiago, Chile

Canada’s Philip Kim (B-Boy Phil Wizard) competes against Jeff Louis (B-Boy Jeffro) of the United States in the B-boys gold medal finals for breaking at the Pan Am Games in Santiago, Chile on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn