2019 Canadian Open (curling)

The 2019 Meridian Canadian Open was held from January 8 to 13 at the Civic Centre in North Battleford, Saskatchewan. This will be the fifth Grand Slam event and third "major" of the 2018–19 curling season.

2019 Meridian Canadian Open
Host cityNorth Battleford, Saskatchewan
ArenaCivic Centre
DatesJanuary 8–13
Men's winner Brendan Bottcher
Curling clubSaville Community SC,
Edmonton, AB
SkipBrendan Bottcher
ThirdDarren Moulding
SecondBrad Thiessen
LeadKarrick Martin
Finalist John Epping
Women's winner Rachel Homan
Curling clubOttawa CC,
Ottawa, Ontario
SkipRachel Homan
ThirdEmma Miskew
SecondJoanne Courtney
LeadLisa Weagle
CoachMarcel Rocque
Finalist Silvana Tirinzoni
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On the men’s side, Brendan Bottcher of Edmonton defeated John Epping of Toronto 6-3 in seven ends to win his first Grand Slam. On the women’s side, Rachel Homan of Ottawa edged Silvana Tirinzoni of Aarau 4-3 to win her tenth slam. With the win, Homan passed Jennifer Jones for most career Grand Slam wins, excluding defunct slams. It was also Homan's third straight slam win of the season.

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