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Richmond Olympian rails at idea of athletes jumping vaccine queue

Richmond Olympian rails at idea of athletes jumping vaccine queue

Richmond Olympic racewalker Evan Dunfee had some choice words for IOC member Dick Pound over suggestions of athletes getting the COVID vaccine out of turn
$27M more for amateur sports in B.C.

$27M more for amateur sports in B.C.

Community Gaming Grants provide about $140 million each year to support nearly 5,000 not-for-profit organizations
Richmond soccer parents set up $250,000 scholarship for daughter's team

Richmond soccer parents set up $250,000 scholarship for daughter's team

Heidi and Bryan Wevers revealed the new fund to the players and parents via a Zoom meeting
Richmond volleyball talent en route to the Rockies

Richmond volleyball talent en route to the Rockies

A volleyball talent from Hugh McRoberts secondary has signed for the College of the Rockies men’s Avalanche in Cranbrook for the 2021/22 season.
Steveston-London hoops grad lighting up NCAA

Steveston-London hoops grad lighting up NCAA

A Steveston-London grad is making waves over the border in the U.S. college basketball scene.
Braden Holtby apologizes for goalie mask accused of cultural appropriation, intends to work with Indigenous artist

Braden Holtby apologizes for goalie mask accused of cultural appropriation, intends to work with Indigenous artist

"I definitely learned a valuable lesson through this all and will make sure I’m better moving forward."
Former Whitecaps Womens coach charged with sex offences ran Richmond soccer academy

Former Whitecaps Womens coach charged with sex offences ran Richmond soccer academy

Bob Birarda was a shareholder and director at TSS around the same time as the allegations
Richmond United halts soccer program to protect community

Richmond United halts soccer program to protect community

Richmond United could still offer physically-distanced, non-contact session, but decided against it
Richmond Jets stick to practice only to contain COVID spread

Richmond Jets stick to practice only to contain COVID spread

In an effort to contain the spread of COVID, Richmond’s minor hockey association has decided to remain in “phase 3” of sports play.
Adam Gaudette kicked his wife in the head at their wedding and now it’s international news

Adam Gaudette kicked his wife in the head at their wedding and now it’s international news

Gaudette's wife shared the embarrassing mishap on TikTok.