News
Busy week for Vernon Paralympians on Parliament Hill
10+ hour, 31+ min ago (281+ words) Published 12: 00 pm Sunday, May 31, 2026 Ina Forrest was also in Ottawa last week. The Paralympic multi-medalist joined more than 140 athletes celebrated on Parliament Hill for their achievements at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. The athletes were invited to…...
Revelstoke's Special Olympics skier-coach duo shortlisted for B. C. awards
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (946+ words) Published 3: 15 pm Thursday, May 28, 2026 A Revelstoke coach and athlete duo have made the shortlist for two provincial awards recognizing their high levels of training and competing in the Special Olympics. The annual Special Olympics BC (SOBC) Awards recognize three coaches,…...
From pasta to poutine: Vernon volleyball player looks to serve up Olympic spot
4+ week, 1+ day ago (758+ words) Published 5: 30 am Saturday, May 2, 2026 Vernon's Landon Currie (second from left), shown digging up a ball for his club team, Cisterna Volley, played pro volleyball in Italy's top division, the Superlega, in 2025-26. He's back in North America to try and help…...
Speed skating Salmon Arm siblings achieve dream of reaching Olympic oval
3+ mon, 5+ day ago (1167+ words) Published 5: 00 am Thursday, February 26, 2026 Competing in the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games was an achievement-unlocked moment for Salmon Arm's Laura and Daniel Hall. Back in Calgary after making their Olympic debut at the Feb. 6 to 22 Games in Italy, the long-track…...
B. C. s newest non-profit looks to bring Olympic sport to Penticton
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (645+ words) Published 2: 30 pm Tuesday, January 13, 2026 Penticton resident Mattison Sinnett competes at a Regina, Sask. canoe race in 2024. The local RCMP officer is moving toward starting a new club in Penticton that would cater to recreational paddlers. (Submitted) When Saskatoon-born Mattison Sinnett…...
Kelowna locals named to national ski and snowboard teams
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (238+ words) Three athletes who represent Kelowna have been named to the national ski and snowboard team for the upcoming season. Tess Critchlow will be representing the red and white once again for 2025-26. The 30-year-old snowboarder has been to two Olympic Games…...
PHOTOS: Special Olympics Vernon Tigers lay softball licking on RCMP
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (215+ words) There was no mercy shown to the Vernon North Okanagan'RCMP by the Special Olympics Vernon Tigers' softball team. In the field or at the plate. In response to RCMP Insp. Blake Mac Leod shouting " from the chain-link, fenced-off sanctity of…...