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  • Ontario, Quebec golden on final day of competition at 2026 National Championships

    May 18, 2026
    Ontario took bronze in women’s division, while Quebec finished third in the men’s division (RICHMOND, B.C.) – Quebec captured its fourth consecutive national title with a thrilling 61-58 victory over host British Columbia in the women’s gold medal game on Sunday afternoon at the 2026 National Championships at the Richmond Olympic Oval in Richmond, B.C. […]

  • National Team selection camp set for Richmond Olympic Oval

    May 17, 2026
    Thirty-four athletes to attend the six-day camp (RICHMOND, B.C.) – Wheelchair Basketball Canada (WBC) will host its National Team selection camp at the Richmond Olympic Oval in Richmond, B.C., from May 17–22, 2026. The six-day camp will bring together 34 athletes from across the country as Canada’s National Team program begins preparations for the 2026 […]

  • WBC celebrates award recipients, inducts Borisoff, Krempien, MacKinnon and 3×3 Teams into Hall of Fame

    May 17, 2026
    (RICHMOND, B.C.) – Wheelchair Basketball Canada (WBC) celebrated excellence across the sport on Saturday in Richmond, B.C., announcing award winners and welcoming four new inductees into the WBC Hall of Fame during the 2026 National Championships. Junior Athlete of the Year honours went to Elise Froese, while Élodie Tessier earned Female Athlete of the Year […]

  • Defending champion Ontario advances to men’s gold medal game, B.C. and Quebec set for rematch in title game in women’s division at the 2026 National Championships

    May 17, 2026
    The action gets started at 8:00 a.m. Sunday morning (RICHMOND, B.C.) – Ontario’s undefeated men’s team will look to defend its national title on Sunday when it takes on Alberta in the gold medal game at the Richmond Olympic Oval in Richmond, B.C. Ontario capped off a perfect round robin with a pair of convincing […]

  • BC, Quebec, undefeated in women’s action on Day 1 at the 2026 National Championships

    May 16, 2026
    In the men’s division, Ontario is the lone 2-0 team (RICHMOND, B.C.) – British Columbia and Quebec remained unbeaten in the women’s division after Friday’s action at the 2026 National Championships at the Richmond Olympic Oval in Richmond, B.C. British Columbia opened Day 1 with a 55-22 victory over the Rest of Canada before earning […]

  • WBC announces coaching transition for Senior Women’s National Team

    May 13, 2026
    Michele Sung steps down after guiding Team Canada to a fourth-place finish in Paris; Joey Johnson named head coach (OTTAWA, Ont. – May 13, 2026) – Wheelchair Basketball Canada (WBC) today announced a transition within its Senior Women’s National Team (SWNT) program, as Head Coach Michele Sung will step down from the role after two […]

  • Dean MacKinnon’s lifelong commitment to wheelchair basketball earns Hall of Fame honour

    May 11, 2026
    More than five decades as an official, mentor, and advocate, MacKinnon’s contributions will be recognized at the National Championships For more than five decades, Dean MacKinnon was a steady and respected presence on basketball courts across British Columbia. Now, his contributions will be recognized with his induction into the Wheelchair Basketball Canada Hall of Fame. […]

  • Canada’s 3×3 World Champions set for Hall of Fame induction

    May 06, 2026
    A historic double gold in Sun City, South Africa crowned Team Canada’s men’s and women’s teams as the first-ever world champions in 3×3 wheelchair basketball Canada’s men’s and women’s teams etched their names in the record books in 2025 claiming double gold at the inaugural IWBF 3×3 Open World Championships – a moment that will […]

  • Canada’s top wheelchair basketball athletes set to compete at 2026 National Championships May 15-17 in Richmond

    May 04, 2026
    Part of the inaugural OneAbility Games, the three-day tournament will showcase best-on-best competition (OTTAWA, Ont.) — Canada’s premier wheelchair basketball event returns May 15-17 as the nation’s top athletes gather for the 2026 National Championships, bringing best-on-best competition to the Richmond Olympic Oval. Integrated into the inaugural OneAbility Games, the 2026 National Championships will help anchor […]

  • WBC launches new schedule and results microsite powered by RAMP Interactive

    May 01, 2026
    Wheelchair basketball fans will be able to access scores, standings, and rosters at the 2026 National Championships (OTTAWA, Ont.) — Wheelchair Basketball Canada (WBC) is launching a new schedule and results microsite, powered by RAMP Interactive, in time for tip-off at the 2026 National Championships at the One Ability Games. The new microsite is part […]

  • Wheelchair Basketball Canada welcomes playground to podium funding from Government of Canada

    Apr 29, 2026
    (OTTAWA, Ont.) — Wheelchair Basketball Canada (WBC) welcomes the Government of Canada’s announcement confirming a $755 million investment over five years to support the continued growth and success of sport across the country. The announcement ensures that Canadians of all ages and abilities can engage in sport while enabling the country’s top athletes to thrive. […]

  • Jaimie Borisoff honoured with Hall of Fame induction after decorated career with Team Canada

    Apr 28, 2026
    The Vancouver native will be formally inducted during a ceremony at the National Championships Jaimie Borisoff’s legacy in wheelchair basketball is built on excellence, longevity, and an enduring commitment to community—both on and off the court. As the Vancouver, B.C., native enters the Wheelchair Basketball Canada Hall of Fame, he’s reflecting on his career on […]

  • ‘More than the Game’: Jennifer Krempien reflects on a Hall of Fame career

    Apr 20, 2026
    A five-time Paralympian and three-time gold medallist, Krempien is recognized for her contributions to the sport Jennifer Krempien’s journey in wheelchair basketball began with a simple introduction at a young age. She was just nine years old when she first discovered the game—an experience that would evolve into a decorated career with Team Canada. Fresh […]

  • Northern Lights cap perfect weekend with Division 1 gold on home court at CWBL Finals

    Apr 19, 2026
    Fraser Valley took Division 2 gold with unbeaten tournament (EDMONTON, Alta.) – The Alberta Northern Lights capped an unbeaten run at the 2026 CWBL Finals with a 63–52 victory over Variety Village on Sunday afternoon in Edmonton. The win sealed a perfect 4–0 record on home court. “It’s unreal, all 10 of our players worked […]

  • WBC announces award winners, inducts Gary McPherson, Roy Sherman and 1980s Alberta Northern Lights into HOF

    Apr 19, 2026
    (EDMONTON, Alta.) – Wheelchair Basketball Canada (WBC) was thrilled to announce a pair of award winners and a trio of Hall of Fame inductees during the Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League (CWBL) Final in Edmonton, Alta., on Saturday. For her exemplary leadership, Parker Cooke was awarded the Leadership Excellence honour, while Hayes Cooke was named the […]

  • Alberta Northern Lights, Variety Village to play for gold in Division 1 at CWBL Finals

    Apr 19, 2026
    All-B.C. final in Division 2 gold medal game will see Fraser Valley square off against Prince George on Sunday (EDMONTON, Alta. ) – The Alberta Northern Lights and Variety Village are set to clash for Division 1 gold at the 2026 CWBL Finals on Sunday in Edmonton. Alberta secured its place in the championship game […]

  • Alberta Northern Lights, Variety Village undefeated after Day 1 of play at the CWBL Finals

    Apr 18, 2026
    Fraser Valley, Prince George perfect in Division 2 in Edmonton Photo courtesy Rob Hislop. (EDMONTON, Alta.) – The Alberta Northern Lights and Variety Village remain unbeaten in Division 1 after an impressive opening day at the 2026 CWBL Finals in Edmonton. Alberta set the tone Friday afternoon with a hard-fought 58–51 victory over the Twin […]

  • A legacy that still shines: honouring the 1980s Alberta Northern Lights

    Apr 13, 2026
    From national titles to grassroots innovation, the 1980s Alberta Northern Lights helped define an era of excellence while laying the foundation for the future of wheelchair basketball in Canada In the landscape of Canadian wheelchair basketball, few teams have left a mark as enduring—or as influential—as the 1980s Alberta Northern Lights. Now, as they take […]

  • Wheelchair Basketball Canada adopts Canadian Safe Sport Program at all sanctioned events

    Apr 09, 2026
    All participants will need to complete a waiver to compete at National events (OTTAWA, Ont.) – Wheelchair Basketball Canada (WBC) is proud to announce the adoption of the Canadian Safe Sport Program (CSSP) across all national events, beginning with the 2026 Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League (CWBL) Finals. This important step reinforces WBC’s ongoing commitment to […]

  • Roy Sherman’s impact still looms large in Canadian wheelchair basketball

    Apr 08, 2026
    From Team Canada to the Alberta Northern Lights, Sherman’s quiet greatness left a lasting mark on the game Roy Sherman never seemed interested in the spotlight. As he prepares to be inducted into the Wheelchair Basketball Canada Hall of Fame, his instinct is not to celebrate himself, but to deflect attention elsewhere. “It’s just not […]

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