Shamar Bennett thought he was alighting from the team bus for a standard pre-game interview as the NWT’s soccer team prepared to face Ontario. The 18-year-old, who grew up in Jamaica, now lives in Norman Wells. He is the only player in the territory’s male soccer team at this month’s Canada Games who lives outside Yellowknife. When Canadian Tire heard his story, which was first reported by the CBC, the Canada Games sponsor chose to secretly fly Shamar’s mother and stepfather from the Sahtu to the Niagara region. Editor’s note: The reporter is also attending the Canada Games on behalf of Team NT as a volunteer member of mission staff.

Source: CBC News August 08, 2022 00:23 UTC