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Team Einarson announces departure of lead Briane Harris, who joins Team Cameron

Team Canada skip Kerri Einarson, from left to right, third Val Sweeting, second Shannon Birchard and lead Briane Harris pose with their gold medals and the trophy after defeating Manitoba in the final at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Kamloops, B.C., on Sunday, February 26, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Team Kerri Einarson and lead Briane Harris are parting ways.

The four-time national champions made the announcement on social media without providing a reason for the departure.

Also today, Team Kate Cameron posted that Harris has joined the Winnipeg-based rink at third.

Harris was provisionally suspended for almost a year due to an anti-doping rule violation in early 2024.

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The ban was lifted by the Court of Arbitration for Sport last January. Harris claimed she was unknowingly exposed to a banned substance through bodily contact.

Alternate Krysten Karwacki filled in at lead during her absence. Team Einarson, based in Gimli, Man., is ranked fourth in the world.

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