Local Sports

Nanaimo NightOwls unveil first head coach in franchise history

NANAIMO - The city's newest sports team have their man.Greg Frady was introduced to fans and stakeholders as the Nanaimo NightOwls' first head coach via an online conference on Wednesday, Aug. 26. Ori...

Aug 26, 2020

High tempo, socially distanced Nanaimo lacrosse camp to focus on fundamentals

NANAIMO - Games and competition may have been shuttered for 2020 but lacrosse continues to grow its presence in the region.The Fusion West Lacrosse Camp is slated to be held at NDSS Aug. 24-27. The ca...

Aug 21, 2020

Nanaimo Sports and Social Club incorporates social distancing for Yard Games

NANAIMO - Yard Games is the first activity of any kind for the Nanaimo Sports and Social Club since the COVID-19 outbreak began.The six weeks of Tuesday sessions began in late July at the Millstone Wi...

Aug 13, 2020

COVID-19 claims upcoming VI Raiders, BCFC season

NANAIMO - It was inevitable, but the BC Football Conference (BCFC) and the VI Raiders have had their 2020 season officially cancelled due to COVID-19.The BCFC's governing body, the Canadian Junior Foo...

Aug 06, 2020

Mid-Island Pirates working on skill development, still waiting for games

NANAIMO - It's been almost one year since the Mid-Island Pirates finished an incredibly successful 2019 Premier Baseball League season.There was plenty of optimism for the senior Pirates in 2020 after...

Jul 30, 2020

Nanaimo Riptides stay afloat during COVID-19 shutdown of pool facilities

NANAIMO - Local, elite swimmers are still getting their laps in despite area pools shuttering due to the coronavirus pandemic.The Nanaimo Riptides swimming club has set up at Westwood Lake, running se...

Jul 24, 2020

BCHL announces tentative return to play plan, eyeing Dec. 1 start

NANAIMO - The BCHL is hoping to return to the ice in 2020 with a season start date of December 1.The plan is subject to the approval of the Public Health Office. A specific number of games and how the...

Jul 17, 2020

Greens open again at Nanaimo Lawn Bowling Club

NANAIMO - Recreation opportunities for the region's older athletes continue to expand.The Nanaimo Lawn Bowling Club got the green light from provincial and national organizations as well as the City o...

Jul 16, 2020

Nanaimo minor softball returns, semi-competitive scrimmages on the horizon

NANAIMO - The return to play for Nanaimo Minor Softball has been as much about putting smiles on kids faces as developing skills.NMSA Equipment and Uniform Director Dave Poystila said it's been a long...

Jul 09, 2020

VIU Mariners fall sports season on pause due to COVID-19

NANAIMO - The VIU Mariners fall sports won't include any league play in 2020.The soccer and golf teams won't have any PACWEST games or tournaments and the first half of the institution's basketball an...

Jul 02, 2020