Author: Andrew Rogers

Canada’s Marco Arop ran a season-best time in the men’s 800 metres at the Diamond League meet in London on Saturday, finishing second just behind Kenya’s Emmanuel Wanyonyi. Arop crossed the line in 1 minute 42.22 seconds, improving on his previous best of 1:42.73 set last week at the Monaco Diamond League event. In Monaco, Arop finished fifth but expressed confidence in his progress. The competitive race in London pushed him to deliver a strong performance. Wanyonyi, the Olympic champion, won the race in a meeting record time of 1:42.00. This was his second consecutive Diamond League victory, signaling his…

Aphrodite Deng has become the first Canadian to win the U.S. Girls’ Junior Golf Championship since the tournament began 76 years ago. The 15-year-old defeated Singapore’s Chen Xingtong in the final match held Saturday at the Atlanta Athletic Club. Deng won the 36-hole final with a score of 2 and 1. It marks her third major junior golf title of the year. Earlier in 2025, she won the Junior Invitational at Sage Valley in April and the Mizuho Americas Open in May. With this victory, Deng secures a place in two top-tier events: the 2026 U.S. Women’s Open at Riviera…

Canadian para triathlete Stefan Daniel returned to top form on Saturday, winning the World Triathlon Para Series race in Montreal. The 28-year-old from Calgary finished first in the sprint-distance event at Parc Jean-Drapeau. He completed the course in 56 minutes and 25 seconds. Daniel’s win in Montreal marks his first victory of the season. He led in the swim, stayed strong on the bike, and powered through the run to finish ahead of a competitive field. The race was part of a five-event international series, which includes previous stops in Australia, Japan, and Italy. Daniel competes in the PTS5 category.…

Kapil Sharma’s newly launched business in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada, has reopened its doors to the public just days after a violent incident. The popular comedian owns the floral-themed Kap’s Cafe with his wife, Ginni Chatrath. The establishment had gained early popularity for its charming pink-and-white decor, artisanal coffee, and sweet treats. However, the cafe became the target of a violent shooting attack on July 9, only days after its soft launch. Police believe the incident was a planned assault. Investigators suspect the Laddi gang, which is believed to have ties to the banned Khalistani group Babbar Khalsa International (BKI),…

A tragic drowning in Kamloops, British Columbia has taken the life of a 27-year-old international student, leaving friends and university staff in mourning. Jatin Garg, who had arrived in Canada last summer to study business at Thompson Rivers University (TRU), lost his life while trying to retrieve a volleyball from the fast-moving Thompson River. Garg’s close friend, Anant Kaul, described him as more than just a friend. “He was like my brother,” Kaul said. The two had known each other for 12 years. Kaul said the news of Garg’s death was almost impossible to believe. “All I could think of…

Nearly three years after the remains of two people were found near a park in British Columbia’s Okanagan region, three individuals have been arrested and charged in connection with their deaths. Police confirmed this week that charges have been approved against the three suspects. The victims, Douglas Barker and Alannah Brown, were both 30 years old and had been last seen alive on September 14, 2022, in Penticton. Their bodies were discovered the following day near Kickininee Provincial Park by local firefighters. Following a lengthy investigation, the BC Prosecution Service has laid serious charges. One of the accused, Jilane King,…

Matt Cooke, a former NHL forward known for his aggressive style and championship background, has been hired as the head coach and general manager of the Vernon Vipers. The team plays in the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL), which is Canada’s second-highest level of junior hockey. This marks a new step in Cooke’s coaching journey. Now 46 years old, he has remained active in hockey since ending his 14-year NHL career in 2015. Cooke brings valuable experience both as a player and a coach to the Vipers. He spent five seasons with the Pittsburgh Penguins and was part of their…

A proposed $60 million settlement may soon bring justice to former prisoners held in solitary confinement in British Columbia correctional centres. The class-action lawsuit claims the province caused serious harm by isolating inmates for long periods or while they were mentally ill. According to the Quebec-based law firm handling the case, the settlement must still be approved by the B.C. Supreme Court. If approved, people who qualify could receive as much as $91,000 in compensation. The class includes anyone held in B.C. correctional facilities after April 18, 2005, who was placed in solitary confinement or segregation for 15 or more…

Sparkling wine in Canada is proving to be more than just a trend. While the market in both the U.S. and Canada slowed slightly in 2023 and 2024, Canadian sales still remained strong—over 25% higher than pre-pandemic levels. That’s a clear sign that this bubbly favorite is here to stay. Across the country, wineries continue to expand their sparkling wine production. The 2025 WineAlign National Wine Awards, recently held in Penticton, highlighted just how far the industry has come. These awards, which include a two-week rollout of winners in various categories, began by spotlighting the top sparkling wines from across…

Nine golfers from Williams Lake are set to compete at the 3rd Annual British Columbia Indigenous Golf Championship. The event takes place from July 21 to 23, 2025, at the St. Eugene Golf Resort and Casino in Cranbrook, B.C. The local players include Crystal Wells, Anthony Robbins, Doyle Flaherty, Darcy Flaherty, Drent Louie, Michelle Palmer, Kolby Paul, and Jared Pukacz. Crystal Wells, a three-time participant, said, “Our Williams Lake area is always well-represented.” Organized by British Columbia Golf, this championship began in 2023. It aims to celebrate Indigenous golfers of all ages. Players compete in both gross and net divisions.…