Local Sports

Nanaimo gymnasts take medals in national and western Canadian competitions

NANAIMO - Several athletes from VIP Gymsports performed well at the recent Canadian Gymnastics Championships and Western Canada Cup events. VIP trampoline head coach Megan Conway said she was extremel...

Alex Rawnsley Jun 11, 2025

Parksville Paralympian awarded Canada's highest sporting honour

PARKSVILLE - She conquered the track and the court during a glittering athletic career, and now a local athlete is being recognized at the highest level.Michelle Stilwell, a multi-time Paralympic gold...

Alex Rawnsley Jun 07, 2025

'He was a good man:' Nanaimo sports community mourns loss of legendary, 'grumpy' volunteer

NANAIMO - Gary Dorland is being remembered as a tireless volunteer, a former fire chief and the heartbeat of countless local sports teams.Dorland passed away at the age of 68, between Sunday, June 1 a...

Jun 04, 2025

Nanaimo Rowing Club invites the community to try paddling on Long Lake

NANAIMO - Clubs across the country, including Nanaimo, are celebrating National Come and Try Rowing Day on Saturday, June 7. Anyone interested in rowing can come to a free session at Long Lake. Nanaim...

Alex Rawnsley Jun 04, 2025

'So excited for this:' long-envisioned Oceanside running track opening soon for public use

PARKSVILLE - It's taken almost two decades from the inspiration to near completion, but the Oceanside community will soon be able to run on its brand new community track. The six-lane, rubberized Ocea...

Daryl Major Jun 04, 2025

Nanaimo hammer thrower wins Kenyan World Athletics event

NAIROBI, KENYA - It's another accolade for Nanaimo-born hammer thrower Ethan Katzberg.The reigning Olympic gold medalist added to his trophy cabinet with gold at the Kip Keino Classic in Nairobi, Keny...

Jun 02, 2025

Nanaimo Lawn Bowling Club hosting marathon matches to help feed hungry kids

NANAIMO - An extended lawn bowling tournament is taking place this weekend, all to help support a local school lunch program.The Nanaimo Lawn Bowling Club (NLBC) is hosting the 12 Hour Lawn Bowling Ma...

Jun 01, 2025

'Guys have got to perform:' Nanaimo NightOwls open season with eyes on playoffs

NANAIMO - After solid growth over the last few years, the Nanaimo NightOwls hope season four represents a big breakthrough year for the West Coast League club. The team opens up their new season at ho...

Daryl Major May 30, 2025

Large turnout for Nanaimo's signature Elwood Wylie track meet

NANAIMO -The annual Elwood Wylie meet was a large success with over 450 athletes from ages nine to 80 plus.Nanaimo Track and Field Club (NTFC) head coach and spokesperson Wanda Urbanowicz said it was ...

May 28, 2025

Timbermen teams take to the floor for box lacrosse season

NANAIMO - Arenas across the city are switching from ice to the dry floor for box lacrosse. All of the local senior and junior Timbermen teams are underway in their seasons with the highest level team,...

Alex Rawnsley May 23, 2025