Gemma Karstens−Smith, TorontoStar

Gemma Karstens−Smith

TorontoStar

Vancouver, WA, United States

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  • TorontoStar
  • The Vancouver Sun
  • Winnipeg Free Press
  • NEWS 1130
  • National Observer

Past articles by Gemma:

Bouanga brilliant as LAFC rout Whitecaps 3-0 in CCL quarterfinals

VANCOUVER - A highlight-reel goal and disastrous defensive play proved to be the difference for the Vancouver Whitecaps on Wednesday night. → Read More

Eberle puts up two points, Kraken complete 5-2 comeback win over Canucks

VANCOUVER - Bad habits seem to be creeping back into the Vancouver Canucks’ game as the season ticks away. → Read More

LAFC to provide Whitecaps tough test in CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinals

VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps know what they’re up against. → Read More

Youngsters shine in Vancouver Whitecaps 5-0 drubbing of CF Montreal

VANCOUVER - A youth movement powered the Vancouver Whitecaps to their first win of the Major League Soccer season on Saturday. → Read More

Toffoli scores twice, Flames complete comeback in 5-4 OT win against Canucks

VANCOUVER - It was a comeback the Calgary Flames needed. → Read More

Vancouver Canucks winger Andrei Kuzmenko skips warm-up over Pride jersey

Vancouver Canucks forward Andrei Kuzmenko is the latest NHL player to get embroiled in the league’s Pride jersey controversy. → Read More

Bruce, there he goes: Struggling Canucks fire head coach Bruce Boudreau, hire Rick Tocchet

After weeks of speculation, the struggling Vancouver Canucks have fired head coach Bruce Boudreau. → Read More

Rantanen puts up two points, Avalanche down Canucks 4-1 to extend win streak

VANCOUVER - A difficult season is wearing on the Vancouver Canucks. → Read More

Canucks coach Boudreau emotional amid rumours of coaching change

VANCOUVER - Rumours of an imminent change behind the Vancouver Canucks bench haven’t escaped current head coach Bruce Boudreau. → Read More

Three young players jump from Whitecaps’ development squad to MLS team

VANCOUVER - Ali Ahmed knows his new Major League Soccer contract doesn’t mean the hard work has come to an end. → Read More

Stamkos hits major milestone as Tampa Bay Lightning defeat Vancouver Canucks 5-2

VANCOUVER - Another messy defensive performance proved costly for the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday. → Read More

Lightning’s Steven Stamkos scores 500th NHL goal against Canucks

VANCOUVER - Steven Stamkos scored his 500th regular-season NHL goal on Wednesday — and then just kept scoring. → Read More

Canadian QB Rourke looking to carve out NFL career with Jacksonville Jaguars

SURREY, B.C. - Playing in the NFL has long been Nathan Rourke’s dream. → Read More

Canadian defender Karifa Yao among fresh faces looking to crack Whitecaps' roster

Yao is currently with the 'Caps as they prepare for the season in Marbella, Spain, and said he feels like he's fitting in well. → Read More

Horvat scores, Canucks edge Coyotes 3-2 in OT

VANCOUVER - Bo Horvat scored with 50.1 seconds left in overtime and the struggling Vancouver Canucks edged the Arizona Coyotes 3-2 on Saturday. → Read More

Bennett scores twice, Panthers end skid with 5-1 win over struggling Canucks

Vancouver Canucks coach Bruce Boudreau is heading back to the drawing board after another head-scratching loss. → Read More

Vancouver Canucks honour newly minted Hall of Famers Luongo, Sedins

VANCOUVER - Cheers of “Luuuuu!” once again rang out at Vancouver’s Rogers Arena on Thursday as the Canucks honoured a trio of former players. → Read More

Rourke: Underdog Lions have ‘nothing to lose’ against Bombers in West final

SURREY, B.C. - The B.C. Lions know the odds of making a Grey Cup appearance this season are not in their favour. → Read More

Captain Bo Horvat scores twice as Vancouver Canucks down Pittsburgh Penguins 5-1

VANCOUVER - There was a different air in the Vancouver Canucks’ locker room Friday night. → Read More

First Nations chief says 2030 Olympic bid over after B.C. declines support

VANCOUVER - A First Nations chief says an Indigenous-led bid to host the 2030 Olympics in British Columbia is over after the province declined its sup... → Read More