Category Archives: Local Sports
VIU Mariners women's soccer in contention for bronze medal at CCAA nationals
SQUAMISH - After a narrow defeat in their first game at the CCAA women's soccer nationals the VIU Mariners kept in medal contention with a massive win. The Mariners scored four goals in the opening 22...
Nov 08, 2024
Nanaimo Steelmen bring high level senior hockey to the mid island
NANAIMO - Senior hockey has made a return to the Harbour City.The Nanaimo Steelmen are in their second season playing AA men's hockey with home games in both Nanaimo and Port Alberni.Goaltender and te...
Nov 02, 2024
'It's a lot of fun to watch:' inaugural all-female field lacrosse tournament hits Harewood fields
NANAIMO - A first-of-its-kind all-female field lacrosse tournament is taking over a south Nanaimo sports field this weekend. The 2024 Van Island Girls Cup Tournament starts at Harewood Centennial Park...
Nov 01, 2024
Nanaimo-based Brazilian jiu jitsu academy win team competition at Canada Open
VANCOUVER - Nanaimo based Island Top Team had a massive medal haul, winning the ADCC Canada Open grappling event.The Canada Open was held at the Richmond Oval with over 80 teams from around North Amer...
Nov 01, 2024
VIU Mariners win PACWEST women's provincial soccer championship
LANGLEY - For the second time in three years the VIU Mariners are PACWEST women's soccer champions.The Mariners won a tight 1-0 contest in the final on Sunday, Oct. 27 against Capilano. Jade Dillaboug...
Oct 28, 2024
VIU Mariners volleyball open season with road matches
NANAIMO - The VIU Mariners volleyball season is underway with road matches the first two weekends of the year.The men lost both of their opening matches to College of the Rockies while the women earne...
Oct 27, 2024
VIU Mariners expect to be national contenders in men's and women's CCAA basketball
NANAIMO - The VIU Mariners begin their basketball season at home on Oct. 18.Both the women and men play Okanagan to begin their journey through the PACWEST and they hope it all culminates with a CCAA ...
Oct 20, 2024
Nanaimo NightOwls head coach steps down
NANAIMO - A fresh voice will lead the West Coast League's Nanaimo NightOwls next season. On Tuesday, Oct. 15 the team announced head coach Greg Frady elected to step down from the role he held for all...
Oct 15, 2024
VI Raiders end BCFC season on a winning note
NANAIMO - The VI Raiders were a much improved football team in 2024.After an 0-10 campaign a year ago the Raiders ended their most recent campaign at 4-6 while putting together a three game winning st...
Oct 12, 2024
Culture of accountability triggers Nanaimo Buccaneers’ dramatic turnaround
NANAIMO - For years they were the clear runaway laughing stock of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League.Playing against the Nanaimo Buccaneers used to be two free points and pad-your-stats night f...
Oct 11, 2024