Published Nov 27, 2025Last updated 2 hours ago1 minute readTeam Christina Black of Nova Scotia celebrate their semifinal win after defeating Team Kerri Einarson 6-3 at the Canadian curling trials in Halifax on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025. Photo by Tim Krochak /The Chronicle HeraldArticle contentChristina Black has taken another step closer to realizing her Olympic dream.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentThe Halifax Curling Club skip upended second-ranked Kerri Einarson of Gimli, Man., 6-3 in the knockout semifinal of the Canadian curling trials Thursday afternoon at Scotiabank Centre.Article contentArticle contentBlack and her team of Jill Brothers, Jenn Baxter, Karlee Everist and Marlee Powers scored three points in the ninth end and ran Einarson out of rocks in the 10th. It was Black’s first victory over Einarson, a four-time Canadian women’s champion.Article contentTeam Black advances to the best-of-three final against world No. 1 Rachel Homan of Ottawa. Game 1 is Friday followed by Game 2 on Saturday. If necessary, a third and deciding game would be played Sunday afternoon.Article contentThe men’s semifinal between Saskatoon’s Mike McEwen’s and Matt Dunstone of Winnipeg begins this evening at 7 p.m. The winner advances to face Calgary’s Brad Jacobs in the best-of-three final.Article contentThe men’s and women’s champion will represent Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina, Italy.Article content Team Christina Black of Nova Scotia celebrate their semifinal win after defeating Team Kerri Einarson 6-3 at the Canadian curling trials in Halifax on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025. Photo by Tim Krochak /The Chronicle HeraldArticle contentArticle content
Nova Scotias Black upsets Einarson, advances to Canadian curling trials final
