The Finns head Group B after beating Australia in today's evening session 9-6, while Norway top Group D thanks to wins over both the hosts and Japan at the Kelowna Curling Club.

The match against Canada was very close and ended with the Norwegians just one point ahead at 5-4.

"I think we had good weight and line and good team efforts," said Norway's captain Ingvild Skaga.

"I think we knew that we could have beaten Canada if we played our best game, so we didn't think too much about it.

"It gives us a lot of confidence, it's great beating Canada."

In contrast the Japan match was a much more one-sided affair, with the final score reading 14-3 in Norway's favour.

It means Norway top the group with three wins from three matches, having also beaten Slovenia on the first day, 6-2.

Behind them are Slovakia who are also unbeaten but have only played twice, and then Canada, who have played three times and lost once. 

In Group B it is Russia that sit behind Finland.

Just like Slovakia in Group D, they have played twice and won twice.

They are followed by Australia who how have played three games and lost just once. 

Elsewhere in today's action, Switzerland beat Brazil in Group B 9-4 to sit joint third, with their captain saying afterwards they are "getting better and better". 

"Sitting at two and one is quite good," said Mario Freiberger.

"We're still struggling with draw weight a bit, but if we start to put the broom in the right spot and hit the broom we will see."

Meanwhile in Group D, Slovakia beat Hungary 6-5 to claim their second win of the Championship.