An all-female curling team from Canso, Nova Scotia, needs public votes to win a trip to the 2027 Brier. The Socialites, led by Yvonne MacDonald, are the only Nova Scotia entry in the top 20 of Curling Day in Canada's story contest. Their tale highlights a historic win at a family bonspiel.
The Socialites curling team, an all-female squad from the Canso Curling Club, has advanced to the top 20 finalists in Curling Day in Canada's national story contest. As the sole entry from Nova Scotia, they are vying for votes to secure a trip for four to the 2027 Brier in Saskatoon. Voting remains open until January 31.
Yvonne MacDonald, competing on her family team, shared their story of triumph at the MacDonald Bonspiel. Held at the Canso Curling Club, the event marked its 50th anniversary this year. Started in 1975 to honor MacDonald's grandfather, the bonspiel saw The Socialites become the first all-female team to claim victory.
"It’s honestly an honour. There’s a lot of amazing stories out there, so to have ours recognized nationally, definitely means a lot to our family and it’s so great to get the word out about our bonspiel," MacDonald said. She emphasized the event's role in community and tradition: "I just like to say thank you to everyone who supported our story, everyone at the Canso Curling Club who keeps this event going year after year. This Bonspiel is about family, community and keeping huge tradition alive."
Supporters can read the full story and cast votes on the Curling Day in Canada website. The contest celebrates curling narratives across the country, with the grand prize offering a memorable experience at the prestigious Brier tournament.
