Local Sports

Nanaimo's Josh Burgmann drafted by Chicago Cubs

NANAIMO - The Chicago Cubs drafted a pitcher from the harbour city in the fifth round of the Major League Baseball draft.Right-hander Josh Burgmann, 21, of the Washington State Huskies was picked 162n...

Maria Doty Jun 04, 2019 Josh Burgmann of Nanaimo is now property of the Chicago Cubs. The starting pitcher was selected 162nd overall on Tuesday, June 4. (Washington State Huskies)

Nanaimo athletes triumph in weekend competition

NANAIMO - The first weekend of June brought some impressive results for local athletes and teams.It was a great weekend for the Nanaimo Track and Field Club at the BC High School Championship in Kelow...

Jun 03, 2019 Lundman/Johnson/Johansen

'He's a specimen:' VI Raiders sign raw rookie who exchanged his skates for cleats

NANAIMO - A lifelong pursuit of competitive hockey is on hold for a Nanaimo athlete who's turning heads by signing with the VI Raiders to play a sport he's never tried before. Nick Robinson, 18, offic...

Maria Doty Jun 02, 2019 Nick Robinson signed with the VI Raiders of the BC Football Conference on Saturday, June 1. Head coach Curtis Vizza envisions Robinson as a defensive linemen, who could also get some special teams assignments. (VI Raiders)

VIU Mariners to host 2020 women's basketball nationals in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - For the second time in six years the VIU Mariners will host the CCAA Women's Basketball National Championship.Vancouver Island University will host seven other teams from across the country ...

May 31, 2019 The VIU Mariners will welcome seven other teams in March of 2020 when they host the CCAA Women's Basketball National Championship. (Northfield Photography)

Nanaimo Timbermen out to prove they're a contender

NANAIMO - The first weekend of play is in the books for the Nanaimo Timbermen, filled with revenge and challenges. The Timbermen started their WLA season on Friday, May 24 against their archrivals the...

May 30, 2019 Gary Johansen

Nanaimo Jiu Jitsu club dominates at weekend tournament

NORTH VANCOUVER - Nearly 50 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu clubs participated in the inaugural Pacific Northwest Open over the weekend in the lower mainland.Nanaimo's Island Top Team was one of the top clubs in ...

May 29, 2019 Rob Biernacki

Huge medal count for Nanaimo athletes at Elwood Wylie Meet

NANAIMO- Nearly 400 athletes from across British Columbia took part in the Elwood Wylie Track and Field Meet, held at Nanaimo's Rotary Bowl May 25-26. Topping the U18 category in the hammer was Nanaim...

May 29, 2019 Phillip Vannini

Nanaimo judo athletes bring home national medals

NANAIMO - The nine member team from the Nanaimo Judo Club has returned home from the Canadian Open Championships with a club record seven medals.The top performances were from Cheyenne Fiandor and Kor...

May 25, 2019 Eloy Fiandor

Nanaimo athletes look for personal bests at Elwood Wylie Memorial Meet

NANAIMO - The Rotary Bowl is set to be the hub for the biggest local track and field event of the season.The Elwood Wylie Memorial Meet goes from May 24 to 26 at the Rotary Bowl, celebrating more than...

May 23, 2019 Phillip Vannini

Nine Nanaimo judo athletes head to Canadian Open

NANAIMO - Nine local judo athletes are compete at the Canadian Open Championships in Edmonton this week.The championship started Thursday. Coach Eloy Fiandor said his athletes are dedicated and will c...

May 16, 2019 Final preparations for nationals at the Nanaimo Judo Club (Dan Marshall)