February 2026

Is the Nanaimo Tyde the new Burnaby Chiefs for the All Native Basketball Tournament? Like the Chiefs in 2022, Nanaimo made its first appearance at the venerable tournament in the Intermediate Division this year. Also, like Burnaby in 2022, the Tyde breezed through the competition undefeated in their first year en route to the title. […]

Sports pundits may debate the definition of a dynasty, but if there was ever any doubt about the Similkameen Starbirds, it was put to rest during the 2026 All Native Basketball Tournament women’s final on Feb. 21. Going into the tournament this year, the Starbirds were three-time champions, and it showed as they cruised through

Dear Editor, Advice for Canadians, landed immigrants, and visitors wanting to visit the United States regarding encountering ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement). Canadians, landed immigrants, visitors and, in particular, people of colour should know what to do if confronted by ICE officers. First of all, make sure you carry the proper documentation with you, which

When the Kaien Island Sirens entered the 2026 All Native Basketball Tournament, they were the only team to have ever won the Women’s Masters Division, inaugurated last season. They still hold that distinction following a barn burner of a finale against the Gitxsan Mystics in the Russ Gamble Gymnasium at the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre

Giants netminder Kelton Pyne made 27 saves and Colton Gerrior scored the game-winning goal late in the third period as Vancouver downed Portland Winterhawks 2-1 before 3,506 at Langley Events Centre Saturday. Lance McCloskey scored his second goal of the season to open the scoring for the Giants, while Gerrior’s goal was his seventh of