The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has published the 2018 Prohibited List. The List will come into effect on 1 January 2018. The Prohibited List details substances and methods banned in sports in-and out-of-competition. The 2018 Prohibited List, the 2018 Summary of Modifications, and the 2018 Monitoring Programme are available for download on the WCF website here: http://www.worldcurling.

Scotland were crowned the 2017 World Mixed Curling Champions this afternoon (Saturday 14 October) after defeating Canada 8-5 in an extra-end at the Palladium de ChampEry in ChampEry, Switzerland. Canada opened the scoring in the first end when they attempted a hit and roll for the blank, but a nose hit kept their stone in play for a score of one point.

This morning (Saturday 14 October) saw Canada and Scotland progress to the gold medal final later this afternoon, while Norway and Czech Republic will compete for the bronze medals. Canada defeated Norway 5-3 in a tense game to progress to the gold medal final this afternoon. With that win Canada are now guaranteed their first ever medal at a World Mixed Curling Championship.