Category Archives: Local Sports
Nanaimo Sport Achieve Awards seek nominations for 20th annual event
NANAIMO - The Nanaimo Sport Achievement Awards will celebrate a milestone 20th year.Nominations opened in early December and will wrap up on Jan. 12.The 2025 ceremony itself happens on Feb. 21 at the ...
Jan 12, 2025
Mariners basketball team boycotting weekend games, citing 'hateful treatment' by opposition
NANAIMO - The PACWEST-leading VIU Mariner women's basketball team has opted not to suit up this weekend, in support of their teammate.A letter signed by all 13 players on the team said the squad does ...
Jan 08, 2025
VIU Mariners hosting BCIHL All-Star games in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Some of the best hockey players in Western Canada will be in Nanaimo this weekend to showcase their talent in a pair of high-anticipated games. The Vancouver Island University Mariner's hock...
Jan 03, 2025
Nanaimo's Ethan Katzberg named CP Male Athlete of the Year
VANCOUVER - A history-making medal helped sway voters choosing who would win The Canadian Press male athlete of the award in 2024. Hammer thrower Ethan Katzberg earned the honour for his golden perfor...
Dec 27, 2024
Top Stories of 2024: Gold medals, national titles and plenty of success for local athletes
NANAIMO - Headlined by multiple Olympic and Paralympic gold medals, but backed up by provincial and national championships, key rebuilds and lots of success - the year in sport on the mid-Island was a...
Dec 26, 2024
VIU Mariners basketball squads among Canada's best at mid-season break
NANAIMO - A perfect start to the season for the VIU Mariners men's basketball team as the group in some rare air. The squad has been a perfect 12-0 through PACWEST play in the first half of the season...
Dec 08, 2024
Nanaimo's Matthew Wood included in Canada's world junior selection camp roster
NANAIMO - A former local minor hockey product hopes to return to the same tournament but this time with a different result. On Monday, Dec. 2 Hockey Canada announced the 32-player selection camp roste...
Dec 02, 2024
Nanaimo skateboarder earns podium finish at unique California event
NANAIMO - Evie Pritchard's resume on four wheels continues to grow.The 12-year-old skateboarder, who hones her skills regularly at the skate park in Cedar, finished third in the street open category a...
Nov 23, 2024
Barsby Bulldogs hit the road for AA varsity quarterfinal game
NANAIMO - The John Barsby Bulldogs are playing in a BC high school football quarterfinal game in Abbotsford.The AA varsity team will be an underdog against the number three team in the province when t...
Nov 15, 2024
Former Clipper Matt Irwin retires after 13 year NHL career
NANAIMO - Clippers alumni Matt Irwin has announced his retirement from the NHL after a career spanning 13 years and 461 games. Irwin played junior hockey in Nanaimo from 2004-2008, appearing in 163 ga...
Nov 14, 2024