Signing off from the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The 149 Canadians competing powered the country to a third place finish in overall medals. But it was more than sport. More than the medals. A showcase of humanity. Some final thoughts from the Friendly City.

It’s all coming to an end. The Commonwealth Games concluding in Glasgow. Still processing last night and all the drama surrounding the men’s relay. Wild stuff. Heading to Edinburgh shortly for a flight out tomorrow. Leave for California in a week for Pan Pacs swimming coverage.

CLOSING CEREMONY 🇨🇦 FLAG BEARER Quebec City's Julien Frascadore has been named Team Canada’s closing ceremony at the Commonwealth Games. He won the gold medal in the men's -66 kg judo final. Now he’ll lead the team into the closing ceremony in Glasgow.

The Canadian men’s relay team is here at the stadium awaiting a final decision. They won Commonwealth Gamed silver. Then they were disqualified. Appealed. Won the appeal. And now there’s been another protest launched. I’ve never seen anything like this in my career.

Extraordinary details from coach Glenroy Gilbert He reveals to me it was their own video gathered from staff in stadium that showed Aaron Brown did not step on the line. Other videos inconclusive. Had it not been for their own video, Canada would not have won the appeal

The men’s 4x100m relay medal ceremony was supposed to happen about an hour ago. They zoomed past it here at the stadium as Canada was launching its appeal of the disqualification. And so now we await the medal ceremony. Live sports folks. Nothing like it.

There have been three previous Canadian disqualifications at the Commonwealth Games. They’ve taken away three medals — two from Fernando Lu and one from Nandini Sharma. But this one goes in Canada’s favour. Finally. It’s a silver lining finish in Glasgow.

A roller coaster finish to the final Athletics session at the Commonwealth Games leads to the Canadian men being reinstated for silver. They will receive their medals shortly here in Glasgow. Another global medal for this quartet.

BREAKING CANADA HAS WON THE APPEAL THE CANADIAN MEN’S RELAY TEAM WINS COMMONWEALTH GAMES SILVER

RELAY FINAL It’s time folks. Aaron Brown leads the Canadian men’s in the 4x100m relay final. Here we go.

Grace and poise in a very difficult spot. Canada’s Nandini Sharma finishes 4th in the 400m after being disqualified earlier in the Games. She just told me it was the wrong call — and that so many people have reached out to her to show support.

A shot at redemption awaits for Canada’s Nandini Sharma. She was disqualified in a controversial ruling relating to an inside move on the track. Lost silver because of it. Now she’s ready for the 400m final. Here we go.

It’s hard to believe the Commonwealth Games are nearly over. Just one full day of competition left tomorrow. Athletics conclusion tonight in Glasgow. The Friendly City has done a great job hosting these Friendly Games. And now we prepare for the finish.

Split times for the Canadian men in the relay heat: Aaron Brown - 10.45 Jerome Blake - 9.54 Duan Asemota - 9.55 Andre De Grasse - 8.99 They’re time of 38.53 fourth fastest of the heats. Cautious opener.

UPDATED DECATHLON STANDINGS After eight events in the Commonwealth Games decathlon Canada’s Damian Warner is in second spot. He’s 35 points back. With two events left. Let’s see what the Olympic champion has left here in Glasgow.

The Commonwealth Games Decathlon is now as close as it gets. 🇨🇦 Damian Warner still leads. But his discus event was off. And now with just three events remaining Warner leads by three points. Nervy finish coming up today in Glasgow.

What a wonderful moment for Saskatoon’s Etta Love. The 18-year-old just won Commonwealth Games bronze in weightlifting in her first senior international competition. I’ve gotten to know Etta back in our hometown. She’s a great athlete and person. This is special.

QUALIFIED FOR FINAL Canada’s Lauren Gale secures a spot in the 400m final. In windy, chilly conditions she’s able to post a fast enough time to advance. The final is Friday afternoon in Glasgow.

That’s a wrap from the swimming pool at the Commonwealth Games. A great fight by both the Canadian women’s and men’s medley relay teams, both finishing fourth. 9 medals here for Canada. I’m now shifting gears to Athletics coverage for the rest of the Games here in Glasgow.

GOLD FOR CANADA 🇨🇦 SARAH MITTON DOES IT AGAIN The pride of Brooklyn, Nova Scotia wins back-to-back Commonwealth Games shot put gold. A dominant competition today. Canada now has 14 gold medals in Glasgow.

Canada’s Josh Liendo finishes just off the podium in the 50m fly. He’s just off her personal best time and stops the clock in Glasgow in 20.30. Liendo will now get ready for the medley relay. So much racing for him throughout this meet.

Nicely underway on the final night of swimming finals at the Commonwealth Games. It’s absolutely packed in here for the last races. Canada’s Josh Liendo is minutes away from swimming in the 50m fly final. Here we go folks.

BRONZE FOR CANADA 🇨🇦 The Canadian men’s wheelchair 3x3 basketball team wins Commonwealth Games bronze after defeating Scotland. It’s an inspired 19-9 victory after a tough semifinal loss.

Not to be for the Canadian women’s 3x3 wheelchair basketball. It’s a semifinal loss to England. Kady Dandeneau obviously disappointed in the defeat. But tells me just now they’ll fight as hard as they can to bring a medal home to Canada.

Rise and shine sports fans. The Canadian women just qualified for the 4x100m medley relay. They’ll go for the podium tonight in the final night of swimming at the Commonwealth Games.

Kylie Masse won her 11th Commonwealth Games medal today. Oliver Dawson won his first. In a Canadian record time. A special night at the pool for Canada. Five medals overall.

CANADA 🇨🇦 SECOND OVERALL After a 14-day medal haul Team Canada 🇨🇦 is now second overall in the Commonwealth Games medal standings. As you can see it’s based on golds. And Canadians won a lot of gold on Tuesday.

GOLD FOR CANADA 🇨🇦 KYLIE MASSE JUST WIN MEDALS AND SHE’S DONE IT AGAIN Kylie Masse wins 50m backstroke gold. It’s her 11th Commonwealth Games medal.

BRONZE FOR CANADA 🇨🇦 LORNE WIGGINTON WINS HIS FIRST SENIOR INTERNATIONAL MEDAL A gutsy 400m individual medley by the Canadian puts him on the podium at the Commonwealth Games.

Canada’s Nicolas Guy Turbide shows off his bronze medal. He’s soaking up this experience. Was absolutely beaming as he did the celebration walk around the pool. A great competitor and beloved by many at the pool.