National Indigenous History Month June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada, an opportunity to learn about the unique cultures, traditions and experiences of First Nations, Inuit and Métis. It’s a time to honour the stories, achievements and resilience of Indigenous Peoples, who have lived on this land since time immemorial and whose presence continues to … Read more
2028 Host Cities Announced as BC Games Return to Roots for 50th Anniversary The BC Games Society will celebrate 50 years of competition in 2028 by returning to the roots of the Games, as original host communities Kamloops and Penticton have been announced as the hosts of the 2028 BC Winter and BC Summer Games. … Read more
Maple Ridge, B.C., May 23, 2024 – One of the legacies from the cancelled 2020 BC Summer Games that were to be held in Maple Ridge was the implementation of the ‘Karina LeBlanc Game Changer Award’ to be given to an athlete who is a game changer both on and off the field. The first recipient of … Read more
Torchlighting Ceremony Begins Official Countdown to Maple Ridge 2024 BC Summer Games Maple Ridge, BC (April 17, 2024) – On Saturday, April 27 the Maple Ridge 2024 BC Summer Games torch will be lit, and the countdown will begin! The athletes, coaches and officials will arrive in Maple Ridge on July 17 and the competition … Read more
Maple Ridge 2024 BC Summer Games Society Celebrates Volunteer Week National Volunteer Week, happening April 14-20, is a time to celebrate the integral contributions that volunteers make to the well-being of our communities. The 2024 theme ‘Every Moment Matters’ highlights exactly that sentiment, from the moment a volunteer commits their time, to all they do … Read more
Sport BC honours BC Games and Team BC alumni at 56th Annual Athlete of the Year Awards Sport BC celebrated the 56th Annual Athlete of the Year Awards on Thursday, March 7, 2024, and eight BC Games or Team BC alumni walked away with honours. Brian Balkwill and Brenda Beatty were awarded the BC Games … Read more
Volunteer Drive Kick Off for Maple Ridge 2024 BC Summer Games On Sunday, March 17, the Directors and Chairs from the Maple Ridge 2024 BC Summer Games Society will be out in the community to kick off the drive to recruit over 2500 volunteers to help deliver an exceptional sport and cultural event from July … Read more
Sixteen Participants Receive BC Games Leadership Bursary at 2024 BC Winter Games Athletes, youth coaches, and officials taking part in the Lhtako Quesnel 2024 BC Winter Games were invited to apply for the BC Games Leadership Bursary. Supported by Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities, this bursary aims to recognize participants under 19 years of age who … Read more
Prince George’s Cillian Hollybow wins W.R. Bennett Award QUESNEL, B.C. – Prince George’s Cillian Hollybow was presented the W.R. Bennett Award for Athletic Excellence as the Lhtako Quesnel 2024 BC Winter Games on Sunday. A karate athlete in Zone 8 North West, Hollybow was recognized for his outstanding achievements before and at the Games. The … Read more
Lhtako Quesnel 2024 BC Winter Games kick off The Lhtako Quesnel 2024 BC Winter Games are underway from February 22-25, 2024 and with over 800 athletes, 210 coaches, and 132 officials attending. PARTICIPANT LIST AND RESULTS | SPORT SCHEDULES | PHOTOS On Thursday night, athletes paraded into the West Fraser Centre in Quesnel for the … Read more
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