Border Bruins return home after three losses on East Kootenay road trip
The Grand Forks Border Bruins return to home ice Friday after losing all three games of an October 23–25 East Kootenay road trip, conceding 21 goals while scoring seven.
Bruins score four but remain winless after 5-4 loss to Osoyoos
The Grand Forks Border Bruins came within a goal of their first British Columbia Hockey Conference victory Saturday, falling 5-4 to the Osoyoos Coyotes at Jack Goddard Memorial Arena.
Meikle breaks BCFC receptions record as Chapman ties Sun touchdown mark
Two Okanagan Sun players put their names in the record book during a 63–14 win in Prince George last weekend, setting up the club’s regular-season finale Saturday night with home-field advantage in the playoffs on the line.
Osoyoos twins combine for three assists in Penguins preseason debut
Liam and Markus Ruck have spent much of their hockey careers together, from minor hockey in Osoyoos to the Western Hockey League. Tuesday night, the twins added an NHL preseason game to that list.
Big White, Ogopogo ski patrol receive Pacific South division awards
Big White Ski Resort and the Canadian Ski Patrol’s Ogopogo Zone have received separate 2026 awards from the patrol’s Pacific South Division.
Nelson opens nominations for 2027 Sports Ambassador
Nelson seeks nominations for 2027 Sports Ambassador
World champion skater and former cabinet minister Otto Jelinek dies at 86
Former world champion figure skater, federal cabinet minister and diplomat Otto Jelinek has died at the age of 86.
Petition tops 37,000 after Oilers sign Alex Formenton
More than 37,000 people have signed a petition calling on the Edmonton Oilers to reverse their decision to sign Alex Formenton, two days after the club signed the former Ottawa Senators forward to a one-year NHL contract.
Saskatchewan-born NHL coach and broadcaster Barry Melrose dies at 70
Barry Melrose, the Saskatchewan-born former NHL player and coach who later became one of hockey television’s most recognizable analysts, has died at age 70.
Big White spending more than $1 million on beginner-area upgrade
Big White Ski Resort is spending more than $1 million to expand its Happy Valley beginner area ahead of the 2026/27 ski season, including a new covered conveyor lift for skiers and snowboarders learning on the mountain.
Trail-born Landon Ferraro joins Jets on TSN as analyst
Trail-born former NHL player Landon Ferraro has joined TSN as the new analyst for Winnipeg Jets regional broadcasts.
Kelowna Rockets name Curtis Hamilton GM after Bruce Hamilton’s 35-year run
The Kelowna Rockets have made the first change at general manager in franchise history, promoting Curtis Hamilton to the position after Bruce Hamilton held the job for 35 years.
Arena fire forces Border Bruins main-camp ice sessions out of Grand Forks
The Border Bruins were forced to move all of their 2026–27 main-camp ice sessions out of Grand Forks after a fire at Jack Goddard Memorial Arena disrupted the club’s access to its home ice.
UBCO Heat open Canada West soccer season Thursday against Trinity Western
The UBC Okanagan Heat will begin their 2026 Canada West men’s soccer season Thursday in Kelowna, hosting the Trinity Western Spartans at Nonis Sports Field.
Border Bruins add Miller, Walker as roster build continues
The Grand Forks Border Bruins have added a forward and a defenceman as the club continues assembling its roster for the 2026–27 season. The additions come as Grand Forks prepares for the inaugural season of the British Columbia Hockey Conference.
Rossland’s Bodhi Kuhn named to Canada’s downhill team for world championships
Rossland downhill racer Bodhi Kuhn will represent Canada at the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships in Italy next week, returning to a venue where he recorded one of the biggest wins of his junior career.
Allan runs for 221 yards, four TDs as Okanagan Sun rout Kodiaks 67–13
Jaxon Allan ran for 221 yards and four touchdowns as the Okanagan Sun rolled past the Prince George Kodiaks 67–13 Saturday, Aug. 15 at the Apple Bowl.
Grand Forks sends 18 athletes to ultimate nationals; Sjoden wins bronze
Eighteen Grand Forks athletes competed at the Canadian Junior Ultimate Championships in Surrey this month, with Natalie Sjoden returning home with a bronze medal as a member of Canyon Women.
Okanagan, Similkameen riders collect seven wins at Big White BC Cup downhill
Okanagan and Similkameen mountain bikers collected seven category victories at the Big White BC Cup downhill Sunday, led by Keremeos rider Nathan Dyck’s win in the elite men’s race.
Border Bruins tee up first golf tournament, open Bruins Cubs registration
The Grand Forks Border Bruins are preparing for the upcoming hockey season with a pair of community events, including the club’s first annual golf tournament and the return of its Bruins Cubs youth program.