Pursuit

These stories related to the world of local sports and the people involved in them are made possible through the continued support of North Bay Mazda as part of our Community Leaders Program.

As cricket grows locally, North Bay Panthers look for a home

'This has become a big community. We started with 20 people and now we have more than 150 in our club. This team has really become a family'

Apr 26, 2024 1:00 PM Read more >

A sensational sophomore season for volleyball ace Paige Owen

'After I had a good rookie year last year, I knew my second year had to be that much better'

Apr 15, 2024 5:00 PM Read more >

Local baseball registration numbers trending upwards

'It’s modernized itself, it's become the cool sport again for kids and they have more access to the players they look up to through social media, so we’re seeing that uptick in local numbers;

Mar 29, 2024 2:00 PM Read more >

Four years later, Gavin reflects on the season with no ending

'It seemed like everything was falling into place. We knew that if we could keep the core of the team together then we were going to have a special group coming back'

Mar 15, 2024 1:00 PM Read more >

Shaelyn Francis epitomizes Lakers Pride over six-year career

'We’ve been able to hone in on what that pride really means and make sure that every other girl who comes into the team has felt welcome'

Mar 1, 2024 1:00 PM Read more >

Local Special Olympics Athlete and Coach heading to Calgary

'I was at the national games in 2020 in Thunder Bay and my favourite part was meeting new people'

Feb 19, 2024 7:00 PM Read more >

This offseason could present Jaimee Bull's biggest challenge yet

'I went out and skied and then I had to watch all of those girls go after me. I knew I ran a really big score since it was the open world championship record, so I knew I did my job'

Feb 2, 2024 1:00 PM Read more >

Taijon Graham's 'Shoot for Change' idea enters third year

'Shoot for Change’ which has been really successful over the past two years as we have raised $27,000 and in September, we launched the Warren Lindsay bursary'

Jan 19, 2024 1:00 PM Read more >

Lakers Locking eyeing big year as Nordic Ski season gets started

'It's an amazing sport, with an amazing group of people. The positivity in Nordic Skiing is unmatched'

Dec 19, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

From pitch to patient care, Duguay wraps her Lakers soccer run

'We were thrilled with the results after that. I think it was one of my favorite games this season and one of my most memorable moments'

Dec 5, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

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