Local Sports

Island athletes competing at feature Nanaimo track and field meet

NANAIMO - Rotary Bowl is playing host this weekend to a marquee event for the Nanaimo Track and Field Club.Athletes from across Vancouver Island will compete in an array of events over two days beginn...

May 27, 2023

Nanaimo's two senior lacrosse teams back on the floor in 2023

NANAIMO - The Harbour City was without any senior box lacrosse for two seasons but this year the Senior A and Senior B Timbermen will both have full schedules.The Senior A Tmen got back on the floor i...

May 22, 2023

Nanaimo golfer Anjarwalla finishes collegiate career at SFU

NANAIMO - Shirin Anjarwalla has just closed the book an impressive golf career at Simon Fraser University.The 23-year-old started playing with plastic clubs in Nanaimo and eventually chose the path of...

May 20, 2023

Nanaimo Canoe and Kayak Club provides opportunities for paddlers to enjoy Long Lake

NANAIMO - Paddling events have taken place on three consecutive weekends at the Nanaimo Canoe and Kayak Club.Two open houses at the end of April gave newcomers a chance to get out on the water at Long...

May 14, 2023

Harbourside FC notch first win in franchise history

NANAIMO - The Harbour City's newest sporting attraction is officially on the board with their first win.Harbourside FC's men's team notched a 1-0 victory over Nautsa'mawt FC on Sunday, May 7, from q'u...

May 08, 2023

Nanaimo Junior A Timbermen make personnel changes on and off the floor for 2023

NANAIMO - The Junior A Timbermen had an impressive run in 2022 but the organization will have a much different look heading into the new season.At 10-4 the Tmen finished second in the BCJALL regular s...

May 07, 2023

Billets needed as Nanaimo NightOwls put finishing touches on plans for second season

NANAIMO - The NightOwls made their long awaited debut in 2022 and the team is excited for improvements on and off the field in year two.Nanaimo finished just outside the playoff picture last year with...

May 03, 2023

Nanaimo athlete wins silver medal at Brazilian jiu-jitsu event in California

NANAIMO - The head instructor at Island Top Team has returned from a competition in California with a silver medal in Brazilian jiu-jitsu.Typically Rob Biernacki takes students to events like this but...

May 02, 2023

'A good reaction from us:' Harbourside FC men salvage draw as women fall just short

NANAIMO - Over 1,000 people took in the debut of the region's newest sports franchise.Harbourside FC's men's and women's teams took one of a possible six points on offer through a pair of games at Q'u...

Apr 30, 2023

Nanaimo soccer players ready for 'another level above' as Harbourside FC debuts

NANAIMO - Kickoff is here on the region's newest sports franchise.Harbourside FC will hit the pitch in League 1 competition on Saturday, April 29 with a pair of games against Langley-based Unity FC. T...

Apr 29, 2023