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Colleen Jones

Colleen Patricia Jones was a Canadian curler and broadcaster from Halifax, Nova Scotia.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Colleen Patricia Jones (16 December 1959 – 25 November 2025) was a Canadian curler and broadcaster from Halifax, Nova Scotia. She was best known as a six-time Canadian women’s champion and two-time women’s world champion, and later became a prominent CBC sports broadcaster.

Early life and family

Jones was born in Halifax and came from a Nova Scotian curling family. She developed into one of Canada’s best-known competitive curlers from an early age.

Curling career

She became a dominant skip in women’s curling, winning six Scotties Tournament of Hearts titles and two world championships. She also competed in senior and mixed curling and remained active in the sport for decades.

Broadcasting career

After establishing herself in curling, Jones became a CBC reporter and sports broadcaster. She was widely known in Canada for her television work alongside her athletic achievements.

Honours and legacy

Jones was inducted into several halls of fame and received the Order of Canada in recognition of her contributions to sport and broadcasting. She is remembered as one of the most influential figures in Canadian curling.

Key facts

  • Won six Canadian women’s curling championships, including four consecutive titles.
  • Won two women’s world curling championships.
  • Was the youngest skip to win a Canadian women’s championship in 1982.
  • Built a long career with CBC as a broadcaster and sports personality.
  • Was appointed to the Order of Canada in 2022.
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Canadian context

Jones was one of Canada’s most successful curlers and a major figure in Canadian sports broadcasting, with a career closely tied to Nova Scotia and CBC.

Frequently asked questions

Who was Colleen Jones?
She was a Canadian curler and broadcaster from Halifax, Nova Scotia, best known for winning six Canadian women’s championships and two world championships.
How many Canadian women’s titles did she win?
She won six Canadian women’s curling championships.
How many world championships did she win?
She won two women’s world curling championships.
What was Colleen Jones known for outside curling?
She was also a CBC broadcaster and television personality with a long career in Canadian sports media.
Was Colleen Jones honoured by Canada?
Yes. She was appointed to the Order of Canada in 2022.
Where was Colleen Jones from?
She was from Halifax, Nova Scotia.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colleen_Jones
    Supports: Birth, death, full name, curling and broadcasting overview, championship totals
  2. Nova Scotia Curling Association — https://nscurl.com/nsca/nsca-hall-of-fame/colleen-jones/
    Supports: Championship totals, hall of fame recognition, Nova Scotia curling background
  3. CBC News — https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/colleen-jones-curling-canada-sports-hall-of-fame-1.3830102
    Supports: Two-time world champion, six-time national champion, youngest skip to win Canadian women’s title
  4. World Curling — https://worldcurling.org/2025/11/colleen-jones-obituary/
    Supports: Death notice, world and Canadian championship record, 2017 World Senior title, CBC work
  5. CBC Sports — https://www.cbc.ca/sports/colleen-jones-order-of-canada-1.6698904
    Supports: Order of Canada appointment and impact on sport and broadcasting
  6. Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame — https://nsshf.com/inductee/colleen-jones/
    Supports: Induction, hometown, athlete profile, major achievements