Canada says it will continue to oppose Russian and Belarusian athletes representing their countries under national flags, symbols, colours or anthems at international sporting events hosted in Canada. In a statement issued November 3, Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Minister Lena Metlege Diab and Secretary of State for Sport Adam van Koeverden reaffirmed the federal government's position following Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukr

Dawson Mercer has been traded to the Winnipeg Jets. On Friday, Mercer, along with Nick Bjugstad and Nico Daws, along with the rights to Alexander Command, who remains unsigned, were traded to Winnipeg for Connor Hellebuyck, who will go to the New Jersey Devils. Mercer, the Newfoundland and Labrador native, plays centre and right wing positions. He was drafted 18th overall by New Jersey in 2020 and has played six NHL seasons with the Devils. He has scored 103 goals and 110 ass

The Newfoundland Regiment wins its second straight overtime game against the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies, taking a 3-2 decision Sunday afternoon at Mary Brown’s Centre. Charles Laforest opens the scoring for Rouyn-Noranda 11:07 into the first period. The Regiment responds seven minutes later when Maddex Marmulak ties the game, but Jayden Pominville restores the Huskies' lead on the following shift to make it 2-1 after 20 minutes. Matthew Frost ties the game for Newfoundland nine mi

The Newfoundland Regiment overcame an early deficit to defeat the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies 3-2 in overtime Saturday night at Mary Brown’s Centre in St. John’s. Rouyn-Noranda strikes first just over six minutes into the game when Charles Laforest puts the Huskies ahead 1-0. Newfoundland responds midway through the second period, with Dmitry Kubantsev scoring to tie the game. The Huskies regain the lead before the end of the period as William Vezina makes it 2-1 heading into the s

The Newfoundland Regiment welcomes the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies to St. John’s this weekend for a pair of home games at Mary Brown’s Centre. The teams meet Saturday, October 3, at 7 p.m., before returning to the ice Sunday afternoon for a 3 p.m. start. Both games are scheduled to take place at Mary Brown’s Centre, with tickets available for fans. The weekend gives Newfoundland fans two opportunities to watch the Regiment in action as they take on the Huskies.

The Newfoundland Regiment hosted the Halifax Mooseheads at the Mary Brown's Centre on Saturday night. The home team dominated the competition, taking the game with a score of 6 to 0. The Newfoundland Regiment started out strong, scoring four times in the first period; the Regiment also scored once in the second period and once in the third period. The Regiment's next game is on October 3 and 4 at the Mary Brown's Centre when they host Rouyn-Noranda.

Last night the Halifax Mooseheads went head-to-head with the Newfoundland Regiment at the Mary Brown's Centre. In overtime, the Mooseheads took the game by a score of 4 to 3. Both teams scored twice in the first period; the Mooseheads scored once in the second and the Regiment scored once in the third to tie up the game. In overtime, the Mooseheads scored, taking the game. The teams will have a rematch tonight at the Mary Brown's Centre.

The Newfoundland Regiment defeated the Saint John Sea Dogs 4-2 in their latest game. The Regiment opened the scoring in the first period, taking a 1-0 lead into the intermission. The Saint John Sea Dogs answered in the second period, tying the game 1-1 heading into the final frame. Newfoundland took control in the third period, scoring three times to pull away for the 4-2 victory. Saint John added one goal in the final period. The Regiment finished the game with 23 shots on g

The Newfoundland Regiment held their first game of the season on Friday night when they hosted the Saint John Sea Dogs. Saint John took control early, scoring twice in the opening period to take a 2–0 lead into the intermission. The Sea Dogs added two more goals in the second period, extending their advantage to 4–0 heading into the final frame. The Newfoundland Regiment responded in the third period with two goals, cutting the deficit in half and making a late push. However,

The Newfoundland Regiment begins its second season tonight when the Saint John Sea Dogs visit Mary Brown’s Centre. The season opener is set for 7 p.m. NDT on September 18, with the two teams meeting again Saturday night at the same time and venue. The Regiment enters the 2026-27 campaign with a 23-player opening-night roster. Among the returning players are forwards Louis-François Bélanger, Tyson Goguen, Liam Arsenault, Luke Sinclair, Damian Norris and Alexis Michaud, while t

Coaches, sport administrators and others involved in athletics can take part in a free webinar focused on concussion awareness, diagnosis and management. The session is being offered as part of Concussion Awareness Week, which runs September 16 to 20, and brings together colleagues from across Atlantic Canada. The webinar takes place September 23 and features presentations on concussion diagnosis and management, as well as the legal considerations surrounding concussion manag

Youth from communities across the Killick Coast region took part in five days of sports, recreation and community activities during the 2026 Killick Coast Games. The annual event ran Aug. 16 to 20 in Bauline, Flatrock and Pouch Cove, bringing together young athletes, coaches, volunteers and supporters from throughout the region. The provincial government provided $10,000 in funding to support this year's games. Throughout the five-day event, participants competed in a variety

The provincial government is providing more than $1.2 million to Sport NL to support sport and recreation programs across Newfoundland and Labrador. Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation Minister Andrea Barbour announced the funding Tuesday through the Provincial Physical Activity, Recreation and Sport Annual Funding Program. The funding will support Sport NL's day-to-day operations and staffing, as well as athlete, coach and official development and sport governance. It will

Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation Minister Andrea Barbour will announce funding for Sport NL today. The announcement is scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Corner Brook Tennis Club on Mt. Bernard Avenue in Corner Brook. Barbour will be joined by Darren Colbourne, a Sport NL board member.

The oldest continuing organized sporting event in North America is a go today with the 208th running of the Royal St. John’s Regatta.

Excitement is building in Corner Brook as the west coast city gets ready for the Newfoundland and Labrador Summer Games. The Games will start on Saturday, August 8 and conclude on Saturday, August 15. The Newfoundland and Labrador Games bring together youth from all corners of the province to compete in multiple sports. It works to celebrate athletic development, community spirit, and regional pride.

The countdown to the 2026 Newfoundland and Labrador Summer Games continues as the official Torch Relay prepares to make stops in Stephenville and Corner Brook ahead of the provincial sporting event. The Games will be held in Corner Brook from Aug. 8 to 15. The relay will first visit Stephenville on July 29 from 11 a.m. to noon. The route will begin at the YMCA and conclude at the Mayfield Soccer Pitch. The torch will then travel to Corner Brook on Aug. 2, also from 11 a.m. to

The Newfoundland and Labrador government has expanded its long-running ActiveNL Fund, introducing a broader program aimed at supporting recreation, wellness and community development initiatives across the province. The newly renamed Active Living and Wellness Fund will provide enhanced support for community-based recreation, physical activity and wellness programs while introducing new funding opportunities for municipalities, Indigenous governments and organizations, local

The FIFA World Cup is over for Canada. Team Canada lost to Morocco by a score of 3 to 0 on Saturday at Houston Stadium in Houston, Texas. Team Canada released a statement that said in part, "Right now, the hurt is real. We came here believing we could keep writing history, and when you believe that deeply, the final whistle is not easy to accept." Canada is not a soccer country, but over the past few weeks, Canadians have become more interested in the World Cup as Canada had

At the FIFA World Cup on Sunday, Canada beat South Africa by a score of 1-0 in the opening match of the tournament's knockout stage. The win makes Canada the first team to secure a spot in the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup. Canada will end up facing either the Netherlands or Morocco. The tournament will conclude with the FIFA World Cup final on July 19.