Category Archives: (Portal- NanaimoNewsNow) Local Sports

VANCOUVER - Nanaimo based Island Top Team had a massive medal haul, winning the ADCC Canada Open grappling event. The Canada Open was held at the Richmond Oval with over 80 teams from around North Ame...

LANGLEY - For the second time in three years the VIU Mariners are PACWEST women’s soccer champions. The Mariners won a tight 1-0 contest in the final on Oct. 27 against Capilano. Jade Dillabough...

NANAIMO - The VIU Mariners volleyball season is underway with road matches the first two weekends of the year. The men lost both of their opening matches to College of the Rockies while the women earn...

NANAIMO - The VIU Mariners begin their basketball season at home on Oct. 18. Both the women and men play Okanagan to begin their journey through the PACWEST and they hope it all culminates with a CCAA...

NANAIMO - A fresh voice will lead the West Coast League's Nanaimo NightOwls next season. On Tuesday, Oct. 15 the team announced head coach Greg Frady elected to step down from the role he held for all...

NANAIMO - The VI Raiders were a much improved football team in 2024. After an 0-10 campaign a year ago the Raiders ended their most recent campaign at 4-6 while putting together a three game winning s...

NANAIMO - For years they were the clear runaway laughing stock of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League. Playing against the Nanaimo Buccaneers used to be two free points and pad-your-stats night ...

NANAIMO - The 8th annual Grip Strength Invitational kettlebell event brought out competitors of all types. There were just under 20 competitors who took to the platforms at Cross Fit Nanaimo on the se...

NANAIMO - Local powerlifter Tyler Ollech is rapidly rising up the ranks in the sport. In early September he finished in second place in his weight class at the Canadian Powerlifting Union National Cha...

NANAIMO - Three players from the 2024 Nanaimo Timbermen have been drafted into the National Lacrosse League. Jacob Power, Colby Bowman and Caleb Creasor all heard their name called on Sunday, Sept. 15...