Category Archives: Local Sports

NANAIMO - The 8th annual Grip Strength Invitational kettlebell event brought out competitors of all types.There were just under 20 competitors who took to the platforms at Cross Fit Nanaimo on the sec...

NANAIMO - Local powerlifter Tyler Ollech is rapidly rising up the ranks in the sport.In early September he finished in second place in his weight class at the Canadian Powerlifting Union National Cham...

NANAIMO - Three players from the 2024 Nanaimo Timbermen have been drafted into the National Lacrosse League. Jacob Power, Colby Bowman and Caleb Creasor all heard their name called on Sunday, Sept. 15...

NANAIMO - The VIU Mariners new PACWEST soccer season is underway.VIU's men's and women's teams started with a pair of home games last weekend against Langara, with the women earning 2-0 and 5-1 victor...

NANAIMO - The Oceanside Generals and Nanaimo Buccaneers are set to begin their 2024-25 Junior hockey campaigns. The Buccaneers have made significant roster changes and former BCHL coach Bill Bestwick ...

PARIS - Canadian swimmer Nicholas Bennett is a double gold medallist at the Paralympic Games.The 20-year-old from Parksville, B.C., won the men's 200-metre individual medley in Paralympic record time ...

NANAIMO - It's not only time for back to school, but kids fall recreational basketball programs with Island Swish.Organizer and coach Matt Kuzminski said they're looking to get as many young players i...

PARIS - Canadian swimmer Nicholas Bennett has won a silver medal at the Paralympic Games in Paris. The 21-year-old from Parksville, B.C., was second in men's 200-metre freestyle to claim the first Par...

GEORGETOWN, ON - Nanoose Bay's Shelly Stouffer is one of 123 competitors teeing off at the Canadian Women's Senior Championship this week.The event runs from Wednesday, Aug. 27 to Friday, Aug. 29 in G...

NANAIMO - The preseason is underway for the atom, pee wee, bantam and midget teams with Football Nanaimo.Club president Wanda Currie said there aren't many spaces left on any of their teams."We're ful...