The BC Games are news in every community
Along with our media partners, Global BC and Black Press, we are sharing the inspirational stories of the BC Games across British Columbia.
Athletes from communities small and large earn their place to represent their home zone at the Games. Alumni such as Olympic medalists Brent Hayden (Swimming) and Maelle Ricker (Snowboarding) as well as international superstars Ryder Hesjedal (Cycling) and Justin Morneau (Baseball) began their journey to international success at the Games.
Henri Cryer-Garneau Receives Karina LeBlanc Game Changer Award
/in 2026 BC Winter GamesThe Karina LeBlanc Game Changer Award recognizes an individual who embodies leadership, courage, and positive change in sport. This year’s recipient, Henri Cryer-Garneau, demonstrated those qualities through action. During a gap year volunteer placement at a soccer camp in Tanzania, Henri saw that many youth lacked basic equipment needed to participate. Rather than accept this […]
Trail-Rossland Welcome the Province as 2026 BC Winter Games Open
/in 2026 BC Winter GamesFor hundreds of young athletes, the moment finally arrived Thursday night as the region welcomed more than 1,450 volunteers, 1,600 young athletes, and families from 131 communities across British Columbia who gathered to officially open the 2026 BC Winter Games. Before a single medal is awarded, before the first whistle blows or skis carve through […]
Traditional practices shape today’s competition at Trail-Rossland 2026 BC Winter Games
/in 2026 BC Winter GamesBy Kate Garlinge PR Chair Trail-Rossland 2026 BC Winter Games Athletes took aim and arrows took flight today in the Willie Kraus Field House at JL Crowe Secondary. Thompson-Okanagan Head Coach Bernard “Buzz” Manuel of the Upper Nicola Band honoured athletes, coaches and caregivers at the start of the 2026 BC Winter Games Archery competition […]
Students, Staff and Community Volunteers Ready to Host Games’ Athletes
/in 2026 BC Winter Games By Diana Daghofer Schools across the Kootenay-Columbia School District (KCSD) are stepping up to house the 1,200 athletes descending on the Rossland-Trail area for the BC Winter Games this week. A small army of volunteers is involved in everything from finding places for the athletes to sleep, to planning and preparing meals, arranging for […]
Trail-Rossland set to welcome province’s top young athletes for BC Winter Games
/in 2026 BC Winter Games, 2026 News, FeaturedOver 1,500 of the British Columbia’s top young athletes, coaches, and officials are set to arrive in the West Kootenay region for the Trail-Rossland 2026 BC Winter Games and the chance to celebrate sport and community from February 25-March 1. RESULTS & PARTICIPANT LIST | PHOTOS | SPECTATOR INFORMATION “I extend my congratulations to all […]