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Chiefs Outplay Bills
The Kansas City Chiefs played host to the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship game at Arrowhead Stadium with the winner...
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Tampa Wins - Home Field Advantage
Sunday’s first game of the day featured Tampa Bay travelling to Green Bay playing on a sunny 20 degree weather to...
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Price Wins 350th Career Win
Three games in four days tends to lead to something between various players and this game was no different than what...
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KC Advances
The Kansas City Chiefs played host to the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship game at Arrowhead Stadium with...
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Battle of Hall Of Fame QB’s
Sunday’s first game of the day featured Tampa Bay travelling to Green Bay playing on a sunny 20 degree...
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Canucks Struggles Continue
Three games in four days tends to lead to something between various players and this game was no different...
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NFL Preview Weekend
This weekend see’s two championship games scheduled for the NFL that see’s the Kansas City Chiefs play host to...
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ISU European Sprint Speed Skating Championships
This is part two for the ISU World Cup Speed Skating Series, which if you have never had the...
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Loss Of A Legend
Legends in sports come and go and some of us are extremely fortunate to have watched them play the...
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Tips For Better Running
Running is more than lacing up your shoes and putting one foot in front of the other. It requires...
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ISU World Cup
While many are pondering if and when they can return to play any type of sport, locally we are...
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Bucs Defeat Saints 30-20
Tom Brady extended his playoff career in what was a heated battle against longtime friend and Saints QB Drew...
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Allen/Jackson Showdown
The Buffalo Bills continued their magical season defeating the Baltimore Ravens by a 17-3 margin advancing to the first...
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Lambeau Field Of Dreams
Saturday’s NFL games opened with the LA Rams (10-6) making a visit to Lambeau Field in hopes of upsetting...
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Follow Your Dreams
While we focus on sport it’s important that we must remember that the success at the pro level of...
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Covid Recovery Tips
Vancouver’s Dr. Jack Taunton is known unofficially as the “Father of Running” in British Columbia. Besides being a renowned...
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Carroll In Shock
Given the recent loss to the Seahawks, it’s no real surprise that changes would be in the fold but...
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Missing Heat Hockey?
With hockey being put in the ‘sin-bin” for who knows how long the NHL have all the necessary steps...
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Clarke’s Journey – Part 2
The first part focused on Lori’s love for the game that advanced her to a higher level of the...
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Ravens Win
Quarterback Lamar Jackson led the Baltimore Ravens to a win managing to have a career day with running as...
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Browns Shock Steelers
Given a dose of reality all sports takes various twists and turns in both pro and amateur alike, but...
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Final Stats – Saints Win!!
If we reflect back we realize that both teams have met 30 times, 15 of each have been decided...
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Half-Time Report
The hype continues and with the first game wrapped up with Buffalo defeating the Colts pulling off a 27-24...
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Seahawks Come Up Short
The Los Angeles Rams put an end to the successful run the Seattle Seahawks were on with many wondering...
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COVID-19 UPDATE
As concern continues to grow and many finding the COVID-19 so many are getting house-bound and going stir-crazy, but...
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West Coast Privilage
Living on British Columbia’s West Coast allows us the daily sports that other areas of Canada don’t make it...
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U-Vic Hall Of Famer – Part 1
Lori Clarke had already grown taller than most girls in her class by the time she was in Grade...
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Listen To Your Eyes
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected our lifestyle in many ways, such as working from home instead of the office,...
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US Blanks Canada 2-0
Canada enters the game as one of the best Canadian teams ever assembled and to do it, they must...
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Finland Defeats Russia
The semi-final match-up has Russia play Finland in a game that neither team expect or wanted to be playing...
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US Defeat Finland In A Thriller
The second game of the day featured the US play host to Finland to see who would advance in...
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Canada Thumps Russia 5-0
With the 2021 World Junior’s underway the first semi-final has St. Johns NF Alex Newhook returned to the line-up...
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NHL Cleared To Play
The long wait is over, as far as the return of the NHL, but it wasn’t the easiest of...
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Canada/US Dominate Quarter Final’s
Another strong effort by the defending Canadian World Junior champions as they put in a full 60 minute performance...
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Quarter Final Action
Russia dispatched the pesky German squad in the quarter finals at the Junior Hockey Championship dropping a narrow one...
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Games Continue
Team Canada once again enters the 2021 World Juniors as the defending champions continued their impressive role by handing...
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Flaws But Not Deal Breakers
This is part four of our four part series on Tennis, so feel free to take advantage of all...
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Kooner Signs With S. C. Braga
We are hearing that Surrey’s Juvraj (“Juvy”) Kooner (2002) who raised on the soccer pitch in Surrey recently signed...
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Return To Sport Maybe/Maybe Not
Given the news that we hear each and every day regarding COVID-19 it seems that everyone is going “stir-crazy”...
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2021 World Junior’s
The 2021 World Junior’s continued that saw the United States played the first of three games with an impressive...
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No Stopping Christine!!
Burnaby’s Christine Sinclair continues to add to her impressive resume and despite COVID-19 it grows by the week. This...
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Frame Softness
This is part three of the four part series on tennis, which might be one sport you can play...
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2021 World Junior Championship
The IIHF 2021 World Junior Hockey Championships opened Christmas Day in Edmonton with three games on the slate that...
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Return Of The NHL
While many avid hockey fans are glued to TV watching the IIHF World Juniors, many are looking forward to...
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Comfort Is Relative
Welcome to part two of a four part series on tennis sent to us from and what is needed...
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Choosing A Fair & Reliable Canadian Online Casino
Novice Canadian gamers who have not yet fully immersed themselves in the magical and exciting atmosphere of online casinos...
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Best Tennis Racquet
If you’re still pondering what gift to buy for that sporting enthusiast in your world, er: BUBBLE during this...
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Update To Provincial Restrictions
Given the concern of COVID-19 we reached out to get some first-hand information of it’s status given the fact...
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Leaders Named For World Juniors
With nothing on the calendar for the next while, we can all be happy that we will at least...
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Noel Paine Runner Launches Children’s Book
Noel Paine is an avid runner, running dad and author, and he shares here in a Q&A the launch...
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What To Expect From The New Affiliation
Following a very uncomfortable period of uncertainty, the Vancouver Canadians can finally breathe easy as the Toronto Blue Jays...
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Tony Waiters Coaching Excellence Award
We received the following from Canada Soccer and wanted to pass on our congratulations to both Bob Sayer and...
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Games That Are Easy To Win At Casinonic
What are the best online games to play? This, of course, depends on many factors that we decided to...
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Bob Sayer Enters Hall of Fame Member
We received the following from Canada Soccer and wanted to pass on our congratulations to both Bob Sayer and...
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Save A Life – Donate
During the past nine months Canada and the World have faced tough times dealing with the COVID-19 Pandemic with...
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Crew Outplay Sounders
The Columbus Crew shocked the defending MLS Champion Seattle Sounders pulling off an impressive 3-nil win on a cool...
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Cancelled – 90 Minutes To Kick-Off
Given the state of sport in today’s world this simply doesn’t surprise me, but one might have thought it...
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Crew Hosts Sounders
In what is known as a COVID 19 season for the Major League Soccer League after following a season...
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Giant’s D-Man Making Strides
With virtually all sports on hold with the exception at the pro level or the high performance for various...
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Christine’s Fitness Gift Guide
Each Friday Sportswave is proud to be able to offer up the best in Fitness Friday written and submitted...
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COVID UPDATE
Given the recent press release and closure from the Provincial Government as mentioned by Dr. Bonnie Henry, we received...
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Easy Money
Games that are easy to win at Casinonic What are the best online games to play? This, of course,...
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Athlete’s Lose World Class Facility
After years of operation training high performance athletes getting them to top fitness the Fortius Training high performance Centre...
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Mask Or No Mask??
The article below first appeared in the Delta Optimist this past week was written by Ingrid Abbott but was...
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Eating Tips – Part Two
In last week’s column, Dr. Theresa Nicassio, registered psychologist in Vancouver and the author of the award-winning cookbook, YUM,...
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Seaquam Secondary Hosts Concert
Sportswave took a major step into the future adding to their already professional broadcast career and added a Music...
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Dr. Nicassio Eating Tips
Dr. Theresa Nicassio is a registered psychologist in Vancouver and the author of the award-winning cookbook, YUM. This week...
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Single Event Sports Betting
The proposed amendment to the Canadian Criminal Code that would legalize single-game sports betting in Canada has seen its...
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Tips For Overcoming Fatigue
Running at your optimum level is dependent on many factors, such as following a proper training program, choosing the...
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Canadian’s Talent On Display
Winnipeg’s Nick Taylor pulled off an impressive finish this year at the somewhat unique Masters Golf Tournament finishing tied...
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In Memory Of Melissa
Given the way COVID-19 has attacked the world and the recent problems that this pandemic has put everyone through,...
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“Golly gee willikers”
If you’re old enough to remember saying like “Jiminy Cricket,” “Golly gee willikers” and “Stop it right there!”, you’re...
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Fitness Tips For Enduring Pandemic
Allison Tai is an elite athlete well known in the obstacle race world, having won numerous races from Sprints...
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Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr: Appear Ready
During “Iron” Mike Tyson’s 20 year professional boxing, he was the source of controversy, fear, and fascination. In 1986,...
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Whitecaps Lose Family Member
The Vancouver Whitecaps are mourning today at the loss of a former coach and a great teacher of players...
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Healthy Living
Canadian actor, director and writer Tina-Marie Springham always had the acting gene but first spent 10 years pursuing a...
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BC’s Scenic Beauty
This is part two of last week’s Fitness Friday Features as we travel to the Island for some scenic...
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Down To The Wire Win
The Los Angeles Dodgers captured the Seventh World Series Baseball title on Tuesday night in franchise history knocking off...
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Seattle Downs Whitecaps 2-Nil
Vancouver Whitecaps two game winning streak came to an end as the first place Seattle Sounders got second half...
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Choose The Perfect On-Line Game
Playing a game online is not only a great way to have fun and unwind, but it can also...
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Scenic Beauty
“We could be halfway around the world and be so appreciative of this, of what we’re seeing. Yet it’s...
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Series Tied – Anyone’s Game!!
The Tampa Bay Rays evened their 2020 world series at a game apiece with a 6-4 win over the...
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Brooks Robinson Vancouver Mounties
Brooks Robinson made the third base corner a career when took up the position and called it home for...
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Loss Of A Star
Sports in today’s world takes many twists and turns, some for the better, others no so with the loss...
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World Series Info
This year’s world series matches the two best teams in baseball for only the second time in Major League...
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UCI Road Rankings
I received this from Cycling Canada and wanted to share it with not only the cycling crowd, but also...
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Whitecaps Improved Play
The Vancouver Whitecaps gave up a late goal on Sunday night to the LA Galaxy in the first minute...
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Proper Fueling Tips
Meet Karen Graham, a registered dietitian, and a certified diabetes educator. Karen shares her tips in how to properly...
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Horsing Around
We received this from the SouthLands Riding Club and wanted to pass it along, given that there isn’t enough...
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Benefits of Running
Noel Paine is an avid runner, running dad and author, and he shares here in a Q&A the benefits...
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New Naming Rights Partner
I received the following from the Fraser Valley Bandits and thanks to Andrew Savoy for the press release. Basketball...
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Canucks 2020 Draft Signings
With the NHL Draft over we have received the following press release from the Vancouver Canucks and want to...
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Drive To 2020 World Series
The Divisional playoffs continued Wednesday night on four fronts two in the American League and in the National League...
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Players Selected In NHL Draft
It’s great when teams/leagues share stories or a press release on what is happening with their league and we...
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Changing Professions
Mitch Spooner has played various levels of minor hockey starting at the younger levels, managing to advance to the...
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AL Playoffs Kick-Off
The American League Divisional playoffs opened today’s games in Oakland as they hosted the Houston Astros and in Tampa...
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PG Cougars To Chicago
As hockey fans eagerly await the NHL Draft we are hearing that one of the former PG cougars has...
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Miami Stay Alive
The Miami Heat came up with a much needed a much needed better effort in game of this years...
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Fast Forward – Same Result
The Seattle Sounders had Vancouver’s number again on the night as they met the Whitecaps with a second half...
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Singing Duo Offer East Coast Sound
For Newfoundland folk duo Jordan Coaker and Kirsten Rodden-Clarke, the start of their music career began when they had...
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Positive Messages Inspire
Ransford Brempong made his name on the hardwood, but he leans on spoken word poetry as an intellectual and...
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A Long Road To Success
The NHL officially announced their list of finalists for the annual awards shown October 5th which included the top...
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Last Show Before millennium 2000
Sportswave revisited the final show as we entered the millennium and covered various topics from the Quebec Pee Wee...
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Tampa Wins In Six
After failing to win in game five Sunday night to knock the stubborn Dallas Stars the Bolts did not...
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John Turner Former UBC Track Star
One of Canada’s Prime Minister’s John Turner was a former past Grad of The University of British Columbia and...
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Jays Advance
Major League baseball like all the Major Sports leagues joining the NBA,NHL in playing under the bubble after a...
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Vancouver Re-Opens – In Part
The return started September 8th for Vancouver Recreation Centres that began to open their doors while following the guidelines...
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Can A Smoothie Replace A Meal?
Meet Kara Marshall, a registered dietitian and nutrition consultant whose work focuses on plant-based diets, blood glucose management, heart...
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Look Back to 2003
If we reflect back to 2003 there were various events that were taking place throughout the Corporation of Delta...
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NFL To NHL Excitement
With the NFL returning to the field, we are privy to some quality NFL games for the second consecutive...
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Whitecaps Outplay Real Salt Lake
The Vancouver Whitecaps have managed to win three of the last four games with the most recent Saturday afternoon...
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Terry’s Legacy Lives On
It’s hard to believe that the Terry Fox run this year marks 40 growing and impressive years for the...
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1997 Pee Wee Tournament
With COVID-19 putting a halt to everything in the world and especially the various sports that we are fortunate...
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Delta Flyers Hockey
Hockey is currently on hold and most are currently holding training camps, which in conversation with some GM’s and...
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Not For Faint Of Heart
We continue to hear that during this COVID-19 PANDEMIC that everyone is looking for that “extra special” thing to...
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Impact Eliminated From Canadian Championship.
A mid-week game saw the Vancouver Whitecaps play an impressive match over their rival Canadian counterparts the Montreal Impact...
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Early Season Success
As the 2020 National Football League officially kicked off the new season Sunday saw a full slate of games...
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Confused & Stressed
Dealing with the loss of a loved one recently lingers on and this was impacted by the loss of...
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Tough Loss – Caps Drop To Impace
The second of three home games for the Vancouver Whitecaps featured Vancouver playing host to the Montreal Impact in...
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Not Out Of Woods Yet!
As the world awaits the return to normal, which might only be a “pipe dream” for the time being,...
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Running In Autumn
There is something about the onset of autumn which stirs the senses; the closing days of summer are still...
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Wheat Kings Sold
While we are eagerly waiting each evening for yet another NHL “Bubble” Stanley Cup Final with other teams still...
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Maintain Social Distance
I have been watching this grow over the last while and it’s not like we have never hear of...
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Tour de Delta/Airshow Gone South
Each year, well not this one due to COVID-19 the City of Delta plays host to what is commonly...
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Victoria To Brooklyn
Steve Nash a household name in British Columbia and was born February 7/74 and it was in Victoria where...
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Thursday Night Hockey In Ladner
When you have nothing else to do with your life other than reflect on a daily basis, I thought...
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1993 Look Down Memory Lane
Looking back to “Yesteryear” is something that everyone should do every now and then that allows you to catch...
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Waiting On The World Stage
Each year we attend the annual Rugby 7’s event at BC Place, one that is filled with pretty much...
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Empty Is Almost Erry!!
I can honestly say that I never ever thought I would be at a sporting event with the stands...
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Know Before You Go
The short summer hiking season in the Canadian Rockies is drawing to a close, as the temperatures start to...
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Tip for Downswing Path
With the nice weather continuing to play out in the lower mainland, I thought it would be good to...
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Cross-Training On Paddleboard
Back in 2018, I interviewed ultra runner, Shanda Hill for The Record, on overcoming extreme obstacles after recovering from...
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Delta’s Lead Ambassadors For B-Ball
While having some “down time” only due to COVID-19, it’d seemed time to reflect on past events that have...
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Soccer Canada Talent On Display
Canadian soccer players are making a name for themselves on the world stage and the two most notable are...
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Return To Sport
Everyone involved in sports over the past couple of months has been questioning the return date for sport –...
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Personal Eye Care
I don’t know who was the first person to exclaim, “No pain – no gain” but must have been...
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Racism Sparks Shutdown
The world is at a crossroads given all the unrest and racism in today’s society that has everyone blaming...
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Blackjack is on the Rise
Land-based casinos have a regrettable habit of banning serial winners. You could adhere to all rules and observe social...
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Reflecting Back To YESTERYEAR!
Years back covering amateur sports seemed to be the “thing to do” for some, but not all TV stations...
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2020 Coach Of The Year
With many sports on hold and amateur sports “chomping at the bit” to return, which might be some time...
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Family Holiday With Fido
Can we have your attention, please, all dogs that know when Master and family are preparing to leave for...
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Loss Of Yards
The question one has to ask is simple – “should the Government give funds or any size to a...
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Roller Derby Season Ended
While sports are still on the back-burner, one sport that seldom gets coverage is one that was extremely popular...
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Top Japanese Players to Appear in MLS for Canadian Teams
Each year, Major League Soccer seems to grow and develop, looking to find a place and a standing within...
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Summer Series A Success
With virtually every sport on hold, with the exception of a few, we received the following press release from...
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Registered Dietician Offers Advice
Following a healthy lifestyle encompasses multiple variables, such as getting enough regular exercise and proper sleep. Abstention of recreational...
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Gambling In College Sports
A sport is one of the common activities college students participate in and where there is a sport there...
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Golf Success
One sport that seemed to venture the storm during the Pandemic we are currently facing is that of golf....
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Think Of Man’s Best Friend
Running in summertime presents advantages to busy people trying to stay fit…while stifling heat can be a turnoff because...
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Board of Directors Elections
Given the changes that we are seeing throughout the world, it’s no real surprise that Hockey Canada are making...
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Hadwin Giving Back
With virtually all amateur sports on hold, with the exception of the pro sports the world has to take...
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Travel Tuesday
While the summer is slowly winding down given that we have entered into August with the weather finally getting...
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Look Back To 1994
While we sit back and reflect on yesteryear and events that we covered in a time where the world...
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Field Hockey New Zealand
We seldom hear about sports that many don’t consider a sport, except to those who dedicate their time to...
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Sleep Hygiene Tips
The following signs would indicate you’ve been depriving yourself of sleep: You hit the snooze button more than twice...
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Summer Series – Bandits Style
Locally basketball continues, but with a change of venue away from the court in Abbotsford but rather with a...
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Independent Review Panel
Over the years, sport has taken various twists and turns, some of which were not necessarily for the better,...
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Fighting Summer Temperatures
Running in hot temperatures can be challenging for maintaining stamina and difficult even with water, for our overall health. ...
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Clarke Foundation Charity Golf
Golf is the sport of choice and while many play it for a day out, others play the game...
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Players Added To Roster
While hockey is some months away we are hearing that both the Moose Jaw Warriors and the Everett Silvertips...
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Stingers Sign Kappos
Locally we have the luxury of taking in semi-pro basketball in Abbotsford as the Fraser Valley Bandits entertain fans...
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Start-Up Rolled Back
While everyone is patiently waiting for the return of sport, the pro’s are moving fast forward with clubs currently...
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Christine’s Advice!
Yvonne Hogenes, owner of FIRMA energy wear shares her role in creating her mask and the benefits of wearing...
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Entering 2nd Phase
The last major event to be played in Vancouver prior to COVID-19 was Rugby 7’s at BC Place in...
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High-Intensity Interval Training
Before the world got small with the advent of personal computers in the early 1980’s, knowledge was harder to...
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Hardwork/Discipline = Success
This is part three of the three part series with Jake Newton and his struggles he has faced over...
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Dr. MacMillan – Part 2
Last week in this space, Dr. Lucas MacMillan, Naturopathic physician and clinic director at Delbrook Integrative Medicine Clinic in...
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Adult Return To Play
We are hearing that hockey is looking at an early return to start the season for one reason, that...
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Unlike Any Other Celebration
Canada Day for 2020 will go down as one of the strangest celebrations ever recorded in history as a...
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Part Two – Newton’s Journey
This is the second the three part series with Jake Newton as reprinted from the Hockey News that he...
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Pro Sports Restart
While Canada and the World is currently going through the COVID-19 epidemic, it appears that money is what drives...
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Uphill Battle To Success
Over the past while I have been in touch with retired NHL-er Jake Newton talking about his career, which...
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The Journey’s Over
Graduation for the 2020 Class can clearly be listed under “strange and bewilderment” for any Grads that attend the...
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Increased Energy Levels
I enjoyed my recent email interview with Dr. Lucas MacMillan, a Naturopathic physician and clinic director at Delbrook Integrative...
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Guide To Best Fishing Rod/Line
With everyone getting the “jitters” to get on the move and get outside for enjoyment, fun and keeping active,...
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Insurance Issue – Not Now!!
While all the sports enthusiasts are eagerly waiting for the “green light” for sports to take off, we are...
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Healthy Brain Fitness Exercise
A couple of months ago Dr. Theresa Nicassio, a registered psychologist based in Vancouver, B.C. shared her expertise here...
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Is A Return Possible?
With all sports “on hold” for the present time, sports fans last year saw many travel to Abbotsford to...
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Snowboard Cross
One area of BC that continues top caliber athletes is Prince George and four of those athletes are four...
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Keep It Fun
Noel Paine is an avid lifelong runner, running dad, blogger, communications professional and author of the book, Talking Running:...
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Racism In Sport
As the world is showing racism is a problem – a continuing problem, but let’s not just see it...
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Good Food Makes Things Possible
“The way to the heart is through the stomach” is a very old saying. The basic ingredient of life...
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2020 Championships Cancelled
To the surprise of no one, sports for the time being placed on hold, at least for all amateur...
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National Team Member To Velodrome
Over the years I have had the privilege to work with many great individuals, all of whom were extremely...
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Return To Running
Vancouver’s Dr. Jack Taunton is known unofficially as the “Father of Running” in British Columbia. Besides being a renowned...
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A Trip In History
While I have personally never ridden the rail, I was often told by one of my friends that I...
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Amateur Sports Suffer
Sports will eventually survive though this Coronavirus Pandemic, which at present has everything on hold dating back to March...
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Well Balanced Life-Style
A well-balanced life means that you take care of your body and mind, and still find time to have...
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Maintain Your Workout
Staying in shape both body and mind is challenging during the novel coronavirus, especially if the gym was where...
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Butterfly’s Child – Tribute to Friend
I caught up recently with talented contemporary musician, Tara Shannon, the Canadian award-winning singer/songwriter from Russell, Ontario. In 2017,...
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CHL – Settlement Reached
Over the past while there has been much discussion regarding pending class action lawsuits over minimum wage payment between...
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Snowbird Crashes In Kamloops
With Canada sitting in the middle of the Covid-19 Pandemic and reeling from the two recent tragedies in Nova...
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PJHL Expands
Each year hockey leagues undergo various changes, but none as significant as this year for the Pacific Junior Hockey...
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Self-Care Tips
As we navigate through uncertain times for the ages, many are lonely in isolation and fearful of contracting COVID-19. ...
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Outlaw Leagues – Part 2
The other league operated out of Langley between 2006-2008 with the league office at Hwy 10 and 192nd. This...
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Top Dollar Entertainment
We attend various sports and if not entertained by the play, quite often the fans are entertained by the...
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Long Time Supporter
As one might expect the theme in today’s world should be compassion, giving and saving lives for everyone, not...
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5K Run – “My Home Course”
In a positive aftermath of the senseless mass shooting in Nova Scotia on April 18th which left twenty-two people...
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Missing Hockey?
Hockey is played around the world, all of which is governed by various bodies in each country, province, state,...
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Portugal To Abbotsford
The Fraser Valley Bandits announced Tuesday that they have signed forward John Fields (6’9”) from Fayetteville, North Carolina for...
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Snowbirds Take Flight
Canada’s Aerobatic SnowBirds are taking flight to help us remember and unite Canada during this tragic time that Canada...
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“It Takes A Village”
Given the overall state of the world we are hearing about various professional sports teams that are stepping up...
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Dunham’s Success Story
From humble beginnings, Jon Dunham has won critical acclaim for his last three documentary films while building his reputation...
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Reflecting On Others
A while we reached out to various organizations that work with the underprivileged individuals that are affected by COVID-19...
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Mackenzie Tour – PGA Canada
We have had the opportunity to cover various sporting events with one being Golf that saw major players hit...
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Women’s Hockey Making Strides
Professional women’s hockey is set to return to Canada, with the National Women’s Hockey League made it official announcing...
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Petrachenko Ponders Future
Given the state of the world, it’s not a real shock that some organizations and/or teams are making changes...
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Game – Set – Match
Last September we were hearing about how the 2020 Odlum Brown VanOpen would run from August 16th to August...
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Think Of The Homeless!
This is an unprecedented and historical time for the homeless individuals in British Columbia as well as the rest...
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“The Great One vs. The Great Eight Showcase”
With the world at a standstill and everything upside down, sports as we have known it is about to...
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Questionable Conduct
It’s reported by Le Soir d’Algérie newspaper that the public prosecutor at the Bir Mourad Rais court mentioned that...
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WHL – D-Man Of Year
While there’s no games currently being played accolades were passed out by the WHL earlier that saw Hurricanes Calen...
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Passion For Nordic Walking
“You need more exercise,” could be one of the most common quotes from North America’s doctors. While almost everyone...
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Express Hire New Bench Boss
While hockey is on the “back burner” it doesn’t mean that teams are required to put everything on hold,...
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CEBL Season Delayed
With all sports having been put on the “back burner” for who knows how long, Sportswave normally gets set...
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Year Round Scenic Beauty
While we are all confined in our homes or so we should be, we’ll take a look at the...
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Terry Fox Marathon Of Hope
While many in the world were celebrating Easter Sunday, others reflected back to the marathon that was undertaken by ...
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Women & Sport Awards
The International Olympic Committee officially announced the winners of its six (6) Women and Sport Awards, one being a...
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Balancing Life During Trying Times
In last week’s column, registered psychologist, Dr. Theresa Nicassio offered her expert advice on how to deal with our...
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Green Shirt Day
We posted an article earlier in the week surrounding the horrific and tragic Humboldt Broncos accident April 6th that...
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Over 80,000 Hectares To Enjoy
While we all sit at home in a state of isolation there are various places we can set our...
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Remembering Two Years After
While many were getting ready to have supper in Saskatchewan’s small town of Humboldt the team was on route...
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COVID-19 Hit’s Everyone
You have a warm bed, food on the table and a clean change of clothes, yet we complain if...
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BC Games Society
While it’s not taking off as of now, it will happen next year that will see Jennifer Scott named...
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Mental Health Concerns
Our mental health during COVID-19 is a concern during uncertain times as panic and powerlessness combined with loneliness can...
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UNBC Athletics Shines
Sports in the Province doesn’t necessarily have all athletes come from the lower mainland, albeit that is where there...
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Howe’s Legacy Lives On
The world has changed and lord knows it changes on a daily basis and our thoughts and prayers go...
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An Empty Feeling
In conversation with various individuals who are involved in sport, I reached out to many of my friends to...
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Safety Over Sport
With nothing to do other than house work and getting bored, I have been watching lots of TV over...
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Important Notice!!
With what was to be the end of spring break, we are hearing that the two week break will...
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Bored – Try To Declutter
If you’re like me during this quarantine period, quite possibly you are trying to clean your house and the...
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Another Cancellation
No real shock to have this come across the desk regarding the cancellation of yet another event all due...
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Canada Leads – World Follows
Canada took the lead by saying “No – We’ll not attend” and now we are hearing that the IOC...
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2020 WHL Bantam Draft
We received the following press release from Taylor Rocca, Director of Communications for the WHL and Dan O’Connor Vancouver...
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BC’s Beauty
Travel anywhere in today’s world simply isn’t happening all due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) PANDEMIC, which is understandable. When...
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Canada Officially Withdraws!
Given the state of the world are we really shocked to hear that the upcoming 2020 Olympic Games are...
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Boost Your Immune System
We are braving through dangerous times across Canada with no end in sight to the deadly CORONAVIRUS. With directives...
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Hall Of Fame Inducts Walkom
It’s seldom that officiating gets any recognition, but when it’s due from the desk of Sportswave it’s nice to...
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Holiday Of A Lifetime!
Welcome to Sportswave’s new feature article for Travel Tuesday where we will offer you travel tips, locations to visit...
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Thanks To Emergency Services/Health personnel
In light of the ongoing Covid-19 that is affecting 162 Countries and Territories around the world in addition to...
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Mark Taylor Joins Delta Academy
Delta Hockey Academy Director Ian Gallagher announced today that Mark Taylor will be joining the Delta Hockey Academy coaching...
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Tips For Seniors
Meet Samantha Brookes, CEO and Founder of Mortgages of Canada and author of “Cash is Queen. To have a...
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Cancellation World Wide!!!
Given the state of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) virus and the manner in which it is spreading, we can’t be...
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COVID-19
With all the concerns regarding COVID -19 Virus going around, I want to share the recent press release sent...
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Harry Jerome Track Classic
We received the following from the Harry Jerome Track Classic and want to share it with everyone that is...
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Rugby Excitement Continues
As the Rugby 7’s come to a close at BC Place it’s been announced that four of the World’s...
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Whitecaps Spoil Hernandez Debut
The Vancouver Whitecaps took their travelling road show on the road to face the LA Galaxy in a match...
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Women’s Championship Cancelled!
It’s not the first event that has ever been cancelled over the past years, but given the new strain...
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Halloween In March
Vancouver welcomes the world to BC Place for yet another Canada Rugby 7’s in what is called the “best...
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Tuned In To Healthy Living
Liona Boyd is a world-renowned Canadian classical guitar player with several major accolades, including the 2018 Lifetime Achievement award...
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T-Birds Focus On Final 8
With Basketball being on the forefront of sports given March Madness, it was only important that we reached out...
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NHL New Technology
We all understand that technology is the way of the future, not just for every house, but more so...
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Bandits Announce Partnership
While some sports are wrapping up their season, others are in the process of getting set to “tip-off” the...
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Denied In Late Minute
The Vancouver Whitecaps enter the 2020 season in hopes of new and much higher expectations moving forward. Given the...
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4A Girls Championship Final
With Basketball in the forefront this time of the year various school teams have taken their game to a...
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Indigenous Education & Reconciliation.
Given all the concern and frustration in the world today, it’s great when community organizations get involved with each...
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Passion For Running
Meet Therés Amee, a renaissance woman who is a role model, healthy body image advocate, model, actor and founder...
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“Lift Each Other Up”
Pink Shirt day continues to grow all thanks to the idea of former BC Premier Christy Chark who was...
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Adversity Means NOTHING!!!
Many in the lower mainland are still “buzzing” about the ten year anniversary of the 2010 Olympics and to...
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Northern Environmental Action Committee
This weekend marks yet another BC Winter Games over three days that will see youth ages nine to 17...
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Para Sledge Hockey At Richmond Oval
As British Columbia celebrates the 10th anniversary of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic games played in both Vancouver and...
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Dickens Born To Swim
It’s not a stretch to suggest that Canadian two-time Olympic swimmer Scott Dickens was born to swim. At the...
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Women’s Sledge Hockey
In a manner to continue to promote Amateur Sport, I want to share the following press release I received...
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2020 BC Secondary School Wrestling Championship
This past weekend the Langley Events Centre played host to the 2020 BC Secondary School Wrestling Championship with wrestlers...
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2020 World Cup Qualifier
Soccer Canada Soccer returns to Vancouver Island for what is called the 2020 Men’s International Friendly. The match will...
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Women’s Hockey Growing
While we eat and sleep hockey it’s great to reflect back to when we started playing officiating and/or coaching....
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2020 Special Olympics
Special Olympics mean various things to different things to everyone, but for those involved the only manner in which...
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Preventing Sports Injuries
Enjoy our Fitness Friday feature as submitted by Christine Blanchette each and every Friday. When it comes to recognizing,...
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Sedin’s Numbers Retired
For the past 18 years Canuck fans have been entertained by both Henrik and Daniel who have grown from...
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WHL Milestone Award
Being able to participate in a sport either as a player, official, coach or volunteer helps today’s youth in...
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Retro Theme Night
The Buffalo Bandits halted a Vancouver Warriors two game win streak Friday night at Rogers Arena stealing a 15-8...
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Wheel Chair Champions
One can actually say that curling is for those who are nimble and able to adjust to the various...
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Running Improves Mental Health
Is there a link between exercise and mental health? Most medical experts will unequivocally endorse the benefits derived from...
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Canada Drops Final of Rivalry Series
With many fighting the elements to attend the game Rivalry Series game that featured Canada play host to the...
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Microsoft Commercial To NFL
Growing up in small town in Canada or the US doesn’t necessarily mean that you can’t follow your dream...
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A Winning Legacy
Kobe Bryant will be honored in August as one of the 2020 Inductees in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall...
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Allison Tai Shares Training Tips
Allison Tai, a certified coach, and established distance runner found her niche when she decided a few years ago...
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185 Goals – Soccer History
To the delight of many Canadian soccer fans the long wait is finally over, but the wait was well...
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Take All Injuries Serious
Being involved in sports I often question the well being of athletes that compete in a variety of sports...
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Violence In The Stands
While we all want to have sport played in a safe environment, some fans/parents take the games far too...
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Pickleball Growth Shocks Many!
A sport that seldom gets any coverage is that of Pickleball and the manner in which it is growing...
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PJHL Win’s In O/T
The Delta Ice Hawks played host to what is expected to be the first of many All-Star game that...
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Softball Canada Names Olympic Athletes
It might have been the best kept secret, but you knew it would eventually be released and we can...
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Loss Of A Legend
Tradijy struck the sporting world Sunday with the news that Koby Bryant (41) his Daughter (Gianna) and early reports...
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Giants Hire First Female Coach
From playing to taking on a much bigger challenge given the way Professional sports and adding Women to their...
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Childhood Obesity!!
According to a 2017 Public Health Agency of Canada report, 30 percent of children aged 5-17 are overweight or...
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WNBA Signs 8-Year Deal
Contract terms are never easy to reach, especially in the sporting world as it’s owners vs players with all...
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Lacrosse Style Goal Review
It started a somewhat of a fad, but now it seems to have taken the hockey world by storm...
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Russia’s New Sports Minister
We all understand that changes in sports happen, but this recent change by the International University Sports Federation (FISU)...
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Jake Talks About Mental Health
After the first post was up, I received numerous emails from individuals who were encouraged by what Jake had...
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Bonner Added To Wall Of Honor
Despite the snow in the lower mainland it’s fair to say that Scott Bonner is used to this given...
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Running And Country Music
In sticking with our weekly Fitness Friday this week Christine had the chance with Kitsilano resident Blake Havard who...
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Newton’s Darkness Sheds Light
Having been an official, mostly for ice hockey, I continue to wonder what life’s like after the game for...
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Canada Qualifies For Sochi
Canada officially punched their ticket to Tokyo to represent Canada in Men’s Volleyball in the 2020 Sochi Olympics going...
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Boomerangs Visit Edmonton
Hockey down under this time of the year, isn’t what’s on the mind of may in Australia at this...
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Voice Of The Canucks – Part 2
Following several requests wondering when the second interview with Canucks Announcer Al Murdoch, would be up – wait no...
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Four Teams – One Qualifies
Vancouver played host to the Volleyball Olympic Qualifier for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games and was held at the...
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Spartan’s First Loss To Mt. Royal
It’s great to receive guest posts and the most recent that we wanted to share is fromTrinity Western who...
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Congrats To TC
It’s great when you hear of someone that you have connected with over the years to know that their...
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Setting Fitness & Health Goals
It’s hard to believe another New Year, along with a new decade is upon us whether we’re ready or...
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Coaching Changes In BCHL
Change for any organization can be either productive for both parties or it could turn out to be a...
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25th MLS Season
With the Vancouver Whitecaps set to kick-off the season with the first home game played on home turf at...
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Runner In Red Race Series
For those who may have forgotten we have posted two other articles on the Runner in Red, but wanted...
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“Queen Of Giraffes”
We recently mentioned Diane Clements being appointed to the Order Of Canada and now we are hearing of another...
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Vissel Kobe Wins Emperor’s Cup
We are hearing that the 68,000 venue played host its first sporting event since opening that saw Vissel Kobe...
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Voice Of The Canucks!!
We have the luxury of meeting and chatting to several great broadcasters over the years with each being unique;...
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O/T Thriller
The San Diego Seals came to Vancouver on a winless streak starting the season off with one thing on...
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Tort’s Rant – Pete’s Missed T/O
Wow – controversy surrounds sports like there’s no tomorrow, first it’s the World Junior’s and the suspension levied by...
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Russia Hammers Canada
The World Junior’s started with Team Canada pulling off a 6-4 win over the US in a hard fought...
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Order Of Canada
We get the luxury of talking to Diane at various events we cover regarding track and field in the...
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Johnston Makes The Call
Anyone that knows me personally, you know that given the chance to promote a sports official, I’m going to...
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Hadwin Qualifies For 2020 Masters
Regardless of where you live, sport is about having a passion, dedication and desire to achieve success at any...
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How To Balance A Healthy Lifestyle?
To take understatement to epic levels, Kathleen Tonnesen is a multi-talented individual, a professional artist and is the author...
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Canucks Christmas Win
As the Canucks entered the last two home games prior to the Christmas break, it was clear that they...
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Bolt Opens Tokyo’s National Stadium
Sport and especially the Olympics cost money and it’s not cheap for any city to host the Winter or...
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Making Decisions!
Part Four of Four in the issue on Stroke & Health! There is an area near the front of...
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It’s More Than Playing Pro
Living in the area in which we do, it’s great to be able to play some sports year round,...
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2020 IIHF World Junior Officials
Officiating is something that not everyone can do and only the strong survive and achieve success in the higher...
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Changes For Overall Health
Learning how to negotiate with others can be a challenge that can negatively affect your overall health. A book...
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Aussie Cricketer of the Year
While the sport of Cricket has been around for a while, it’s a sport that we ever hear about...
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Whitecaps Independent Review Study
This past season wasn’t the easiest for the Whitecaps, given the turmoil surrounding the club that probably starts when...
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Knowing The Signs
The following is Part Two of Four of the earlier article!! Health Risk Factors and Prevention 80% of all...
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Sports Tarnished By Aggressive Parents
Once again we are hearing how Parents can be overly aggressive, if not abusive toward Coaches in this wild...
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Multi-Year Partnership
The Canadian Lacrosse League and the Major Junior Lacrosse League enter into what is called a new multiyear partnership...
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2020 CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game
The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) in association with National Hockey League Central Scouting announced 40 players that were invited...
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Facing Health Issues!!
While we continue to promote various sports, we often worry about some of the individuals playing, meaning the older...
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First Responders Night
The New York Riptide opened the season on Canada’s East Coast at the Scotiabank Centre in front of 6,847...
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Healthy Living Tips
Lucila Diaz believes her secret ingredient to success in all aspects of life, including her career as an interior...
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Byram Makes World Junior Roster
The Western Hockey League continues to produce players that are not only talented, but also world class players that...
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Lawrence Named Player Of Year
Despite the fact that it’s winter, Soccer is still being played at various parks in the lower mainland, given...
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Snoop Dog & Football – Really?
While many might mention that you have to live in a “big city” to achieve success at pro sports, ...
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Can You Take A Punch?
The world revolves around safety and of course being politically correct and one can only assume that the two...
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Bandits New Bench Boss
Friday we mentioned that the Fraser Valley Bandits secured a new bench boss for the upcoming season and in...
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Queensland To Bid for 2032 Olympics and Paralympic Games
It’s a green light by the Queensland Cabinet for them to have “given the green light to go to...
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Teddy Bear’s Soar
The wait is finally over for the annual Vancouver Giants Teddy Bear Toss, but this year features a new...
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Wild Changes In Wenatchee
Teams in various organizations go through changes, so mid-season others at the season end and of course this depends...
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Lions/Cartmell Part Way’s
Call it commitment, dedication or simply wanting to be the best you can at what you do can and...
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Living An Eco-Conscious Lifestyle
Meet Charisse Marei, an eco-conscious lifestyle expert whose passion for empowering people to embrace a healthy home, healthy lifestyle...
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Knowing The Signs
In the first part we focused on what some might mention is common sense, but while we venture out...
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Boxing Suspension – Pending Review
I am hearing that Haryana Neeraj (24) who is an India Open Women’s Champion in the 57kg division has...
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Bandits Name Kyle Julius Coach/GM
The Fraser Valley Bandits of the Canadian Elite Basketball League made it official and announced that Kyle Julius as...
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Ice Hawks Hammer Kodiaks 9-0
Tuesday’s match-up against the Aldergrove Kodiaks and the 9-0 win has the squad in hopes of climbing up the...
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International Day of Persons With Disabilities
December 3rd marks International Day of Persons with Disabilities which is a global effort to promote overall understanding giving...
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Wranglers Host 2020 Cyclone Taylor Cup
It continues to be a concern each year for Junior B Hockey in the Province for them to play...
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How Well Do You Know Your Coach?
Flames GM was on the hot-seat last week, until he made the decision to relieve Bill Peters of his...
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Subway Bowl Finals
The annual Subway Bowl Football finals in all divisions once again are played at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver...
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Zero Energy Ice Rink
Skating on his ice has a new term used when you want to attend your local “GLICE RINK” –...
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Grinch-Themed Jerseys
For those who have never attended the annual Vancouver Giants Teddy Bear Toss in recent years, first where have...
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Snowshoeing With Pets
When we focus on keeping active we quite often forget that’s also important for us to keep our “furry...
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Leaf’s Fire Babcock
We all know it as the centre of the universe, especially if you live on Canada’s West Coach and...
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Follow Your Dreams
Dreams do come true if you have a passion to follow your dreams, your coaches and have what I...
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Cherry Steps Aside
In today’s society we are well aware of the “tender” concern is that many of the younger generation have...
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Bandit’s Schedule Begins May 8th
Attending the Fraser Valley Bandits of the Canadian Elite Basketball League games in Abbotsford is to say the least...
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Surrey Hosts 2021 Special Olympics
Special Olympics athletes from across BC and the Yukon will compete over the weekend of July 8th-10th in 2021...
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Shapovalov/Pospisil Prevail
If you’re a fan of tennis and in the past been fortunate to attend the Odlum Brown VanCity Open...
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Philpot Twins Carry On Dad’s Legacy
Any time you set your mind to it, you can achieve success and such is the case if you...
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Busse Get’s Overdue Deserved Recognition
Recognition is something that is seldom given by those in charge of any sport organization, but when it comes...
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Oman Eliminates Team India
The Indian football team was officially eliminated from the 2022 World Cup qualifying following a 0-1 match loss to...
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Garrett’s Suspension Upheld
We all know that football can be an aggressive sport, but leagues have various rules in place to prevent...
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The Secret Marathon
Freedom is something we take for granted until someone tries to take it away. Freedom allows us to fly...
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AFL Donates $300,000 To Lifeline Australia
While many might know, Delta has an Aussie Rules Footy program that is played in North Delta called the...
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Clippers Success Starts With Ownership
The start was simply, first find a rink and in this case it was the Burnaby Winter Club, then...
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2019 Tournament of the Year
Living in the lower mainland of British Columbia has its privileges, one of which is the ability to golf...
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CEBL Expands To Ottawa
This past fall Sportswave had the opportunity to cover the Fraser Valley Bandits in the Canadian Elite Basketball League...
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Canadian Paralympic Hall of Fame
Congratulations go out to the seven (7) newest members that were inducted into the Canadian Paralympic Hall of Fame...
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Doping Never Pays
Sticking with Hockey, it is nice to see that former Canuck enforcer Donald Brashear is back on the ice. ...
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Midget Term Offensive
So Hockey Canada enters into the discussion of being politically correct and removes the term “Midget” from the list...
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Devil’s Crease Play
If you’re old enough to remember, the Vancouver Canucks had two (2), not one but two star goaltenders who...
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A Striking Career
As we know and understand, especially if you live in the lower mainland of BC, the talent pool of...
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Schelling Named Coach of Swiss U-18 Women’s Team
We’ve mentioned for a long time that sports are for all genders and given the talent of those coming...
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Whitecaps Hire Sporting Director
This past season for the Vancouver Whitecaps was to say the least as many have mentioned simply disastrous as...
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Proper Nutrition = Healthy Lifestyle
Winter marks the flu and cold season, and with the holidays fast approaching, it can be very disruptive for...
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Adapting To A Changing Society
This is written with no bais toward any individual, community and/or culture and is not directed toward anyone!! This...
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Fighting Cancer
For those who know myself, Laird Allan and Bruce Nolte you know that our main focus is to promote...
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Greco-Roman Championships Cancelled
The Ayodhya verdict seemed almost unanimous for the Uttar Pradesh wrestlers as they are hearing that the 65th Senior...
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COC’s Randy Starkman Award
Boxing isn’t a sport that often gets covered enough by most media not just in BC, but also Canada...
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MLSPA CBA
Given the recent hype of the MLS Championship match we are hearing that there is or could possibly be...
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Cloverdale’s Smythe Living A Dream
With many in the lower mainland talking about the high gas prices in the area the Giants only concern...
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Beach Volleyball In Delta
Given the recent concerns in the area about the sport of Pickle Ball and their courts, it comes as...
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2019 President’s Cup
Living on Canada’s west coast allows us to take part in sports that others may not be able to...
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Sounders Frei Third Chance
For many players they are contented to play in one final championship game in their career, but for others...
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Is One Year Enough?
Watching sports can get everyone at times emotional and given the suspensions handed down by the governing bodies, it’s...
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Giants Tame Tigers
Former Canuck Coach Willie Desjardins brought his Medicine Hat Tigers (10-5-1-0) to the LEC in hopes of leaving town...
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Bandit’s Search For Coach
The Fraser Valley Bandits of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced they have reached a mutual agreement with...
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Sounders Sell-Out MLS Championship
Ticket sales went as fast as Mom’s apple pie on a Sunday night and given the success of the...
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2019 Premier’s Awards
The 2019 Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport were presented to six outstanding Indigenous youth athletes from...
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First Female Canadian Team Compete In NZ
Rugby seems to be taking the world by storm, especially in the lower mainland and the resurgence of Rugby...
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Meagher’s Healthy Living Habits
Canadian actor and musician, Kyle Meagher, at 17 has already combined his talents to launch a career while making...
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NHL’s Loss Of Legend
Sports takes various twists and turns and when you reflect on the start of your career, regardless of sport,...
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WolfPack Setting Own Pace
Last season, saw the North Vancouver Wolf Pack of the PJHL finished the season winning the regular season league...
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Canada West Hall Of Fame
For Peter Butler running is his way of life and in doing so he started at the early age...
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Balance Of Music And Fitness
Canadian country artist Danielle Todd call’s Guelph Ontario home when not on the road and her passion for music...
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Canoe Kayak Canada News
Here’s a sport that never gets any attention and if they do, it’s seems to be only by accident. ...
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Huskies Hockey Recognized
Being successful doesn’t necessarily mean winning a championship, but becoming the number one for any sport means more than...
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Let Your Voice Be Heard
As the Federal Election winds down and in only a few hours we will know what Party will hold...
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Know Your Candidate
Regardless of the location having the candidates meet up for an interview is always appreciated and this time it...
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