Category Archives: Local Sports

PARKSVILLE - A popular senior hockey tournament is back on in Parksville this week.The Parksville Panters Classic Hockey Tournament takes place from Sept. 12-14 at Oceanside Place, marking the 21st ti...

NANAIMO - The VIU Mariners are back on the pitch with hopes for national medals in men's and women's soccer.In 2022, both squads won their respective PACWEST provincial championships and made CCAA nat...

NANAIMO - An annual BMX race remembering a local rider is returning once more.The Aidan Webber Memorial Race and Pro Am will be at the Marie Davidson Bike Park on Saturday, Sept. 9 with between 200 an...

NANAIMO - It's been a whirlwind ride for Carter Cathers in 2023.The Mid-Island Pirates outfielder has just completed the BCPBL season and played in two major tournaments.Cathers is also set to appear ...

NANAIMO - There is a feeling of change around the Nanaimo Buccaneers.After just a combined six wins over the last two years, the Bucs will have a largely new roster, a new coach, and a new designation...

NANAIMO - While the city's summer season collegiate-level baseball squad missed the playoffs, several Nanaimo NightOwls are being recognized for their strong individual efforts.The West Coast League r...

NANAIMO - The annual Roadrunners Summer Classic ball hockey tournament is in the books for another year.The event ran Saturday Aug. 12 and Sunday, Aug. 13 at Harewood Centennial Park.Co-organizer Dere...

NANAIMO - A significant provincial tournament is hitting the greens. The Nanaimo Lawn Bowling Club at Bowen Park are hosting the provincial senior women's triples beginning Tuesday, Aug. 8 and running...

NANAIMO - Mid-island competitors including many from the Snuneymuxw First Nation performed very well at the North American Indigenous games July 15-23.Local athletes brought home medals in team sports...

NANAIMO - All three of the top local box lacrosse teams made league playoffs in 2023 with varying degrees of success.Both the Senior B and Junior A Timbermen teams lost out to Victoria rivals in the o...