Photo courtesy Andre Ringuette/IIHF. Boylston’s own Kendall Doiron is presented with Player of the Game honours following Canada’s 2-0 loss to USA during the gold medal game of the 2026 IIHF U18 Women’s World Championship at Centre 200 in Sydney on Jan. 18.

SYDNEY: For Kendall Doiron, the road to representing Canada at the U18 Women’s World Championship was long, winding, and deeply personal – often literally. Before she could even spell “hockey,” the Doiron family was making the two-hour drive from their hometown of Boylston to the Sport and Wellness Centre in Membertou so Kendall could play…

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Drake Lowthers

Drake Lowthers is the editor of The Strait Area Reporter, where he leads coverage of the people, stories, and events that shape northeastern Nova Scotia and western Cape Breton Island. Originally from the Annapolis Valley, and calling Antigonish home for the past decade, he has a passion for community journalism, and has told hundreds of stories that highlight local voices - from grassroots initiatives to provincial issues that affect everyday life - in a creative, yet thought-provoking way. His dedication to excellence in journalism has earned multiple recognitions on the national stage, confirming his belief in the vital role of local news in informing, connecting, and strengthening communities. When he isn’t in the newsroom, Drake is deeply engaged in the Antigonish community, where he continues to advocate for collaboration and building a stronger future together.