Local Sports

Nanaimo couple form first ever Portugese mixed doubles curling team

NANAIMO - A local couple have found their way to the international curling scene, representing a country over 8,000 kilometres away from home.April Gale-Seixeiro is the president of the Nanaimo Curlin...

Nov 28, 2021

VIDEO: 'It has been a huge passion of mine:' pro wrestler opens training centre in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - A work shop converted into a dedicated training facility is rumbling with the next potential generation of pro wrestlers. The vision was orchestrated by 36-year-old BJ Laredo, a key architec...

Nov 26, 2021

Playoff time for AA varsity, junior teams at John Barsby

NANAIMO - One Barsby Bulldogs football team got their post season game in as scheduled but another will have to wait.The junior varsity squad played at home on Wednesday, Nov. 17 and recorded a convin...

Nov 20, 2021

VIU basketball program aims for two national titles as women prepare to host nationals

NANAIMO - The VIU Mariners women's basketball team will end the season by hosting the CCAA nationals while the men's squad will try to earn their spot at their own national tournament in Toronto.Both ...

Nov 12, 2021

VIU Mariners primed for new season & long overdue championship celebration

NANAIMO - The VIU Mariners are about to kick off their PACWEST volleyball season, by paying an overdue tribute to a special team.The Mariners will open at home with women's and men's matches against C...

Nov 04, 2021

Three VIU Mariners earn monthly honours from BCIHL

NANAIMO - Three players from the VIU Mariners men's hockey program have earned league-wide recognition.Fourth year Mariners forward Gavin Rauser was named player of the month by the BC Intercollegiate...

Nov 02, 2021

First period deficit costs Clippers in 5-3 loss to Trail

TRAIL - The Clippers surrendered three goals in the first nine and half minutes and spent the rest of the game playing catchup against the Smoke Eaters.Nanaimo lost 5-3 to begin their two game eastern...

Oct 29, 2021

Raiders control playoff destiny in game versus Valley

NANAIMO - The VI Raiders have their playoff fate in their own hands heading into the regular season finale against the Valley Huskers.VI clinched a playoff spot with a 37-14 win over Westshore on Oct....

Oct 29, 2021

Excitement for fall season among Nanaimo's competitive and recreational curlers

NANAIMO - The rocks and brooms are out at the Nanaimo Curling Club.Fall leagues have begun, a Halloween bonspiel is planned and several senior curlers are representing the club at the BC Seniors Curli...

Oct 22, 2021

NightOwls using extra time wisely to build towards West Coast League debut

NANAIMO - Work is ongoing behind the scenes in anticipation of the first ever Nanaimo NightOwls West Coast League baseball game.The debut of Nanaimo's newest baseball team was supposed to happen on Ju...

Oct 14, 2021