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Canada Games Arrive in St. John’s, NL: LCSC Swimmer Colton Gonzales to Make Waves for TeamBC

St. John’s, Newfoundland & Labrador – August 8–25, 2025
The City of St. John’s is thrilled to host the 2025 Canada Summer Games, Canada’s largest multi-sport competition, bringing together over 4,800 young athletes from all 13 provinces and territories to compete in 240 events across 17 sports.

Among them, Colton Gonzales, a standout swimmer from Ladysmith Chemainus Swim Club, will proudly compete for Team BC, diving into the pool and showcasing his talent on the national stage.

This edition of the Games promises fierce competition across a wide range of sports, from swimming and athletics to the debut of women’s baseball, all hosted in venues across St. John’s and surrounding communities—including the Fortis Canada Games Complex and Memorial University’s Aquarena and athletic facilities 

Where to Find More Information & Follow the Action

• Official website of the Games: 2025CanadaGames.ca for updates, schedules, athlete rosters and news.

• Social media: Follow @2025canadagames on X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, Instagram and TikTok for real‑time content, highlights, and announcements 

• Live results and streaming links: Available through the official Games site as the event progresses.

• Volunteer portal: Anyone interested in supporting the event can join via the volunteer sign‑up section at the Games site 

About the 2025 Canada Games

The 2025 Canada Games mark the 16th Summer edition and the second hosted in St. John’s (the first in 1977), with 240 events across 19 disciplines spanning all provinces and territories. Events will take place at over 22 venues including Mary Brown’s Centre (ceremonies), Fortis Canada Games Complex, Quidi Vidi Lake (canoe/kayak), and Memorial University campus facilities.

Media Contact:
Elizabeth Priest
Manager, Marketing & Communications, 2025 Canada Games Host Society
Email: epriest@2025canadagames.ca
Phone: 587‑723‑6398 

Stay tuned for more on Colton’s races and BC’s medal hopes. Let the Games begin!