Tyler Turner alongside partner Kayleen, with Mayor and Council | Photo courtesy of the City of Campbell River
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City council welcomes Paralympian Tyler Turner home

Sage Daniels
By Sage Daniels

Campbell River City Council welcomed and celebrated Paralympian Tyler Turner at its meeting on March 24.

Turner represented Canada and earned a bronze medal in men’s snowboard cross at the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games in Milano Cortina, Italy.

City council said it was honoured recognize Turner’s accomplishments and presented him with a certificate in celebration of his milestone.

“You continue to inspire our community, and we’re incredibly proud to call you a Campbell River athlete,” said the city in a post on Facebook.

Turner previously competed in the 2022 Paralympic Winter Games in Beijing, China, where he earned gold in snowboard cross and bronze in bank slalom.

Sage Daniels
Sage Daniels
Sage is a news reporter stationed in Campbell River, B.C. He went to college for Radio Broadcasting in Toronto, where he worked in his college newsroom. When Sage isn't in his office, he's likely in the bush, fishing or playing his bass guitar.

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