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11 minutes ago
- CBC
Swimming medals and a soccer stunner: Here's Team N.L.'s experience at the Canada Games so far
Newfoundland and Labrador athletes excelled on the home field during the first week of the Canada Summer Games in St. John's. From medal-winning performances to drama on the pitch, these were some of the best moments from the first week. N.L. athletes make a splash As of Thursday evening, the province's athletes had won three medals — and all of them were won in the pool. It started with 18-year-old Gavin Baggs of Paradise. He won silver in the men's 400-metre freestyle Para race on Sunday. "This means so much," he said after the race. "It's just an honour to be able to represent my province, and absolutely an honour to win a medal for them." Another Paradise resident, 24-year-old Thomas Pelley, won two medals. Pelley won a silver medal in the men's 100-metre freestyle Special Olympics on Monday. He followed it up with a bronze medal on Thursday in the men's 50-metre freestyle Special Olympics. "We couldn't be more proud of Thomas as he earned the title of a multi-medalist in the 2025 Canada Games right here in his home province," said Jamie Randell, chef de mission for Team Newfoundland and Labrador in a news release on Thursday. "Thomas' perseverance and love for his sport is inspiring to us all. We know the entire province is beaming with pride." What a save! Another shining moment came on the soccer field, when Team Newfoundland and Labrador's fate was on the line. On Wednesday, the team took to the field against Manitoba — not to play a full match, just a penalty shootout. See the N.L. men's soccer team in penalty kicks to break a tie in the standings 2 days ago The crowd was on their side as Team Newfoundland and Labrador took to the field for penalty shots only — and not regular match play. The CBC's Jeremy Eaton and Danny Arsenault were there to capture it all. That's because goal differentials aren't used as tiebreakers in the Canada Games. As a result, penalty kicks were needed. Goalkeeper Tawana Chitsike made a clutch save in the third round of kicks, and Team N.L. midfielder Thomas Foran found the back of the net to seal a stunning win for the host province. "I'm extremely happy and surprised at how many people came out on such short notice," Foran told CBC News. "It's just really cool to see all the support." Wildfires affect some sports It was a stressful week for many in Newfoundland and Labrador with wildfires burning across parts of the province. The fires also forced some sports to shift. Soccer was moved away from Conception Bay South due to air quality and smoke concerns, while both sailing and beach volleyball were postponed for multiple days due to their proximity to wildfires. Beach volleyball and sailing were able to resume on Thursday with modifications. A grass court was set up for volleyball, and spectators weren't present, but Newfoundland and Labrador finished the preliminary round undefeated with a win over Nunavut. The first week's athletes will wrap up competition on Saturday before they head home, then the next group of athletes will begin arriving on Sunday. More sports will kick off in the second week, including volleyball, golf, artistic swimming, athletics, men's lacrosse, mountain biking, diving, wrestling, men's softball and women's soccer.
The Province
3 hours ago
- The Province
Those rainy days once the PNE starts? Just an 'urban myth' — and here are the stats to prove it
During fair days between 2014 and 2024, fairgoers were more likely to ride the coaster and eat mini-doughnuts while dry, rather than wet During fair days between 2014 and 2024, fairgoers were more likely to ride the coaster and eat mini-doughnuts while dry, rather than wet. Photo by Jenelle Schneider / Vancouver Sun This year's Fair at the PNE kicks off on Saturday, and you know what that means? That's right, there's a 30 per cent chance of showers. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors The rainy day forecast on the fair's opening day has kicked up many well-worn jokes about how if there's rain on a summer day in Vancouver, the PNE must be on. But a closer look at Environment Canada data shows the fair's reputation for soggy weather is undeserved. Environment Canada meteorologist Brian Proctor crunched the data at Vancouver Harbour station in downtown Vancouver during fair days between 2014 and 2024 and found fairgoers were more likely to ride the coaster and eat mini-doughnuts while dry, rather than wet. The maximum number of rainy days is six, and that's happened four times over the last decade: In 2015, 2016, 2019, and 2024. The driest fair during this period was in 2017, when there was zero rainfall recorded. Essential reading for hockey fans who eat, sleep, Canucks, repeat. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The next driest was in 2020, although few participants were able to enjoy the weather in its glory. That year, the first after COVID-19 hit, the fair was a drive-thru experience where people remained in their cars to maintain social distancing. The wettest fair happened in 2015, when 47.4 millilitres of rain fell over six days. The PNE's 2024 Thundervolt ride was being hyped as 'Canada's fastest launch coaster,' shooting riders out of the 'loading station' at 1.3 Gs. Photo by Craig Hodge/ / PNE Last year was another six-day event, when about 25.5 mm of rain fell, a lot of it on Saturday, Aug. 24, while a rainfall warning was in effect. Longtime PNE spokesman Laura Ballance said she's not surprised that data shows rainy days are not the norm. 'It's more of an urban myth than fact,' she said. 'I always joke and tell people it's not true, there's no basis for that. But this year it looks like we might get some rain. We'll see.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The fair operates rain or shine. The only time the Hastings Park fairgrounds were closed was in August 2015, when heavy rain and strong winds pummelled the region, causing widespread power outages and forcing the closure of Stanley Park. Ballance said there's still plenty of things to do in the fair, even if there are showers. 'Our benefit is we have a lot of our features indoors — in the Coliseum, the Astrodome, the Forum building, the livestock barns. We have quite a bit of covered space that provides us both sun cover and rain cover.' For some, rainy days at the fair is one of the city's best kept secrets as the rain keeps the crowds away. Sand sculptor Bruce Waugh from Sandemonz sand sculpture company puts the finishing touches on a sand sculpture at the PNE Aug. 14. Photo by Jason Payne / PNG But it's undeniable that many of the fair's activities and participants' best memories and traditions are best in dry conditions, so organizers are keeping their fingers crossed for sunny days this season. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'We are a 15-day event in a 17-day window,' said Ballance, as the fair is closed on the first two Mondays. 'We do budget for rainy days within that. We cross our fingers and hope they are not on key days because rain does affect attendance.' Environment Canada said the rain is expected to start Friday night in Metro Vancouver, but ease up a bit on Saturday. 'I don't think it'll be a continuously rainy kind of day,' said Proctor, adding there's even a possibility of a bit of sun amid the on-and-off-again showers. Rainfall during The Fair at the PNE, 2014-2024 2014: 2 days of rain, 6.2 mm 2015: 6 days of rain, 47.4 mm 2016: 6 days of rain, 20.7 mm 2017: 0 days of rain 2018: 3 days of rain, 3 mm 2019: 6 days of rain, 16.7 mm 2020: 1 day of rain, 0.9 mm 2021: 5 days of rain, 23.9 mm 2022: 2 days of rain, 6.1 mm 2023: 4 days of rain, 28.6 mm 2024: 6 days of rain, 25.5 mm chchan@
CBC
3 hours ago
- CBC
Canada Games - Men's Soccer - Bronze - (L17 vs L18)
Watch the men's soccer bronze medal game at the 2025 Canada Games in Newfoundland and Labrador.
