November 7-9, 2025 Last weekend, two MMBRA crews packed their bags, their whistles, and (apparently) a questionable car, and headed north for a pair of unforgettable basketball trips. Between snowstorms, mysterious car noises, K-Pop musicals, and community connections, our officials got a full northern experience. Waskaganish Adventure: “We’ll Make It Okay” – A Canadian Tire Promise At midnight on Thursday, November 7, Greg Southward, Shaun Pearce, François Loignon, and Neda

Over the weekend of October 9–12, four MMBRA referees — Al Mcinnis, Sheradyne Prosper, Florence Léonard, and Owen Kolinski — traded the city hardwood for a northern adventure. The crew flew out early Thursday morning at 8 a.m., heading to Inukjuak, an Inuit community located on the shores of Hudson Bay in Nunavik, northern Quebec. Inukjuak, home to roughly 1,800 residents, is one of the larger villages in Nunavik. The community is known for its strong sense of tradition, brea

Basketball officiating is often a local commitment, but sometimes,. the passion for the game takes referees beyond their usual courts. This was the case for a group of referees, which included three MMBRA referees - François Loignon, Bridget Mbaya, and Shaun Pearce - who, along with Montreal referees Louis Barbot and Erica Zidor, embarked on a journey to Oujé-Bougoumou in northern Quebec to officiate the Cree School Board Championships. The crew departed late Thursday night a