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Canadian stars Virtue, Moir say in video they're "stepping away" from ice dancing
Canadian ice dancing stars Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir say they are "stepping away" from the sport. Their retirement was revealed late Tuesday night in a video message posted on their separa...
Sep 18, 2019
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...
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)
'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...
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)
Money from World Juniors games helps Nanaimo youth get into sports
NANAIMO - Dozens of Nanaimo youth who are kept from playing sports due to the high cost of registration will now get a chance to become athletes and team players.The sports charity Kidsport Nanaimo re...
May 11, 2019 Athletic kids ages six to 18 can benefit from Kidsport Nanaimo, which helps offset the often high-cost of registration. Spencer Sterritt/NanaimoNewsNOW Staff
Area athletes start May on a high-note
NANAIMO - May started with a multitude of successes for several local athletes. The Nanaimo Diamonds U16B team won the Silver Bracket Championship at the 2019 Kelowna Minor Fastball U16B Spring Sizzle...
May 08, 2019 (L) Nanaimo Diamonds Fastball Team, (R) Nanaimo Triples Lawn Bowling champs. Leslee Johnson/Bob Hungar