Local Sports

It's become an annual summer rite of passage. Every year since 2015, people have flocked to Otway Nordic Centre to conquer the challenge of Mudd Sweat & Tears. The endurance event, which starts Saturday at 9 a.m.

Eleven men's teams and four junior squads will be swinging the sticks this weekend in the 49th annual Canada Day Fastpitch Tournament at Spruce City Stadium.

Czech mate. The Prince George Cougars made their move Thursday in the Canadian Hockey League import draft and captured the services of 17-year-old forward Matej Toman.

New Cougars GM set to make fifth pick in import draft

The Prince George Pisces ruled the pool in Quesnel on the weekend. Members of the Pisces combined to give the local summer swim club the overall aggregate title at the annual Sea Lions meet, held Saturday and Sunday.

The Prince George Cougars will open their 25th Western Hockey League season on Sept. 21 in Victoria. The league released its 2018-19 schedule on Tuesday. Each of the 22 teams will play 68 games, down from 72.

Pittsburgh takes Almeida in NHL draft

Ryan Howse has another hockey assignment. The latest gig for the former Western Hockey League star and NHL draft pick is a spot on the bench with the new Cariboo Cougars minor midget team.

T-wolves open season in Calgary The quest for a third consecutive playoff berth begins on Oct. 26. That's the night the UNBC Timberwolves women's basketball team will open the 2018-19 Canada West season.

Post player Ledoux commits to UNBC men’s basketball team