Local Roundup: Schinkelshoek to Canada Games; Branton Wins Bronze; Hunt Joins 73's

Local roundup: Schinkelshoek to Canada Games; Branton wins bronze; Hunt joins 73's

Swimmer Gavin Schinkelshoek of Pain Court has been named to Team Ontario for the Canada Summer Games on Aug. 8-25 in St. John’s, N.L.

Canada Games Host Society Secures Over 5,000 Volunteers

The Canada Summer Games has achieved its objective of 5,000 volunteers to help run the sport showcase in St. John’s. The committee launched a drive to attract personnel and it has paid off with about 5,100 volunteers now in the mix. Colin Corcoran, the volunteer services lead with the Games, says they achieved their target on Tuesday. He notes that the rate of volunteerism has been steadily declining nationwide over the past ten years or so, so …