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Hamilton Spectator
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
Squamish and Musqueam Nation youth athletes win provincial sport awards
A group of young athletes will soon have their name and photo shine in the B.C. Sports Hall of Fame. Three athletes from the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) and one from xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nation are among the 10 recipients of the 2024 Premier's Award for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport announced Tuesday. The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council (I-SPARC) announced the awards, which has been running since 2015. Athletes 25 and under are recognized for their outstanding achievements in sport but also demonstrating a commitment to education, culture and promoting a healthy lifestyle. Box lacrosse player Logan Mellish from Squamish Nation, softball and volleyball athlete Sophie Campo and hockey star Wyatt Blace from Squamish Nation and synchronized figure skater Summer Cannell from Musqueam Nation are on this year's list. 'Thank you so much for selecting me as one of the top 10 recipients for the primary provincial awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sports,' Mellish said in a video recognizing this year's winners . 'I want to thank my coaches for their belief in me and sharing their dedication and knowledge to help me become a better athlete.' Mellish led the Coquitlam Junior Adanacs to a first-place finish last season, taking home the Minto Cup in 2024 . He is also a role model in his community, the video said, volunteering with a non-profit helping children with disabilities learn lacrosse while also taking Indigenous youth out fishing and teaching harvesting traditions. Campo's team achieved gold at the BC Softball Championship and placed fifth at the Western Canadian Softball Championship. On top of her pitching and batting talents, she also led her school's volleyball team to gold at the South Vancouver Island Championship. 'This award is such an honour, and I would like to thank my loved ones, coaches, teammates and everyone who has supported me and helping me reach my goals,' Campo said. The award is also a high tribute for Blace, who has achieved a lot in his hockey career already. Blace plays on the Alberni Valley Bulldogs, has made BCHL's top prospects game and will soon shoot pucks for ivy league Dartmouth College in the U.S. Figure skater Cannell also holds an impressive record on the ice. The Musqueam Nation member is the captain of the BC Junior Synchronized Skating Team, leading the squad to a win at the West Coast Challenge and top prize at the Mountain Regionals. She also landed seventh place in the Canadian National Skating Championships where she competed against some of the best skaters across the country. 'As a proud Musqueam figure skater, it's an honour to share my journey and celebrate this special moment with all of you,' Cannell said, adding thanks to her family, coaches, teammates and her community for their encouragement and guidance. 'I'm excited for what the future brings, not only for myself, but for the growing presence of Indigenous athletes in all world competition,' she said. 'Thank you I-SPARC for this honour, it's a milestone in my athletic career.' In March, I-SPARC announced the 32 regional finalists for the awards . The awards have created a legacy for outstanding athletes, a press release from I-SPARC said, with many past recipients earning university scholarships, playing on professional sports leagues, and competing with Canadian national teams and at the Olympics. All 10 provincial recipients will receive a $500 bursary and a framed limited-edition print of the award from First Nations artist Carey Newman, plus their photo and biography will be on display inside the B.C. Sports Hall of Fame in downtown Vancouver. 'Congratulations to the 10 exceptional athletes and leaders who are taking home a Premier's Award for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport,' said B.C. Premier David Eby in a press release. 'Your commitment to your sport, your studies and your culture is truly inspiring. I wish each of you every success as you continue to pursue your goals on and off the field of play while proudly representing your community.' To see the full list and video ceremony honouring the recipients, check out I-SPARC's website . Abby Luciano is the Indigenous and civic affairs reporter for the North Shore News. This reporting beat is made possible by the Local Journalism Initiative .
Yahoo
18-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
'Worrying' pothole which punctured grandmother's car left for weeks
A grandmother from Shotley says a "worrying" pothole which punctured her tyre in the early hours of the morning still requires repairs after it was first reported nearly a month ago. Pip Mellish, 61, was on her way to babysit her three grandchildren at around 6.50am on February 11 when she was travelling down the B1457 in Shotley towards the junction with Church Walk, near Ipswich. As she was driving down the dark road she felt her car hit a pothole and soon after she heard hissing coming from her passenger-side tyre. READ MORE: Drop in events to provide more information about Storm Babet grants Mrs Mellish was driving down the B1456 in the dark when the incident happened. (Image: Pip Mellish) The compliance auditor from Shotley said: "When I found somewhere safe to stop, I went to pump it up. "I then found the tyre was damaged on the rim and you could hear the air just hissing out. "The tyre was wrecked." READ MORE: 'Why were we not consulted? ' - Anger ahead of closures The 61-year-old's tyre was punctured and the rim of the wheel was also damaged. (Image: Pip Mellish) After some investigation, Mrs Mellish found that the pothole had also been reported by another driver on the same day as the incident. The portal also shows the pothole was also reported to the authorities on February 2, more than three weeks ago. READ MORE: Driver clocked at 83mph in 30mph zone prompts speeding concern Yellow lines have now been drawn round the pothole but it has not yet been repaired. (Image: Pip Mellish) A spokesman for Suffolk Highways says repairs for the pothole have now been ordered under a 10-working day order, so repairs are expected within the next week. The authority also recently repaired another pothole along the road but the one that damaged Mrs Mellish's car is still waiting for repairs. Pip Mellish is from Shotley and enjoys looking are her grandchildren and spending time with animals. (Image: Pip Mellish) The 61-year-old grandmother added: "It's bizarre that they would fix that one and not the pothole that damaged my car as well. READ MORE: Action needs to be taken' - Campaign to reduce speed limit on key route The road was recently closed to fixthis pothole, but the one that caused damage to Mrs Mellish's car remains unrepaired. (Image: Pip Mellish) "It is really worrying as you don't see it until you are on it and then it is too late. "Although the one they mended was worse, you would think they would fix both. "I am very lucky really as this could have been much worse. Pip Mellish says she hopes the pothole is repaired soon to prevent a more dangerous incident from occurring. (Image: Pip Mellish) "It was not just an inconvenience for me but also for my daughter, who was waiting for me to look after the grandkids. "Hopefully it can be fixed soon now they have put the circle around it and ordered the repairs."
