Category Archives: Local Sports

VICTORIA - It'll be a roar in 2024 on southern Vancouver Island when the BC Lions take on the Ottawa Redblacks next Labour Day long weekend.The Canadian Football League, BC Lions and City of Victoria ...

NANAIMO - Celebrating the best in local sports in 2023 is the goal for the Nanaimo Sport Achievement Awards. The nominations for the 19th annual event are now open. Athlete, teams, coaches, officials ...

NANAIMO - The John Barsby Bulldogs high school football program is in playoff mode.The varsity team went 6-1 to sit atop the AA west division while Holy Cross was also 6-1 and finished second in the e...

NANAIMO - The NightOwls will fly into the 2024 campaign in the Okanagan for a battle of the birds. Nanaimo's third season of West Coast League baseball starts on Friday, May 31 with a three game serie...

NANAIMO - After falling short at Nationals last season, the VIU Mariners men's soccer team is embarking on another opportunity to be Canada's best.The Nanaimo based Mariners will open the CCAA Men's S...

NANAIMO - The largest seniors bonspiel of the season is coming to the Nanaimo Curling Club.The Nanaimo Masters Open Bonspiel is slated for Nov. 23-25.Event organizer Bob Larsen said there are 16 teams...

NANAIMO - From humble beginnings in a local basement writing and podcasting to now working for an NHL franchise, Nanaimo's Chris Faber said it's a dream come true. Faber, born and raised in the Harbou...

NANAIMO - Following multiple years in the dark, organizers are ready to once again celebrate the achievements and legacy of those in the local sporting community.Calls for nominations are out for the ...

NANAIMO - It's crunch time for the VIU Mariners soccer teams as they look to book a spot at the CCAA soccer national championships.VIU hosts the PACWEST provincial championships at q'unq'inuqwstuxw St...

NANAIMO - The VIU Mariners basketball teams are ready for tip-off on a new season.It's extra special for the women's program as a 2023 CCAA national championship banner will be raised and members of t...