Category Archives: (Portal- NanaimoNewsNow) Local Sports
Local football teams primed for provincial title games at BC Place
PARKSVILLE - A pair of Vancouver Island teams are heading to the home of the B.C. Lions to try and bring home hardware at the BC Secondary School Football Championship. John Barsby Secondary School...
Dec 01, 2023
Victoria to host BC Lions regular season game next summer
VICTORIA - It’ll be a roar in 2024 on southern Vancouver Island when the BC Lions take on the Ottawa Redblacks next Labour Day long weekend. The Canadian Football League, BC Lions and City of Vi...
Nov 29, 2023
Nominations open for 19th annual Nanaimo Sport Achievement Awards
NANAIMO - Celebrating the best in local sports in 2023 is the goal for the Nanaimo Sport Achievement Awards. The nominations for the 19th annual event are now open. Athlete, teams, coaches, officials ...
Nov 26, 2023
John Barsby varsity and junior varsity football teams set for crucial playoff games
NANAIMO - The John Barsby Bulldogs high school football program is in playoff mode. The varsity team went 6-1 to sit atop the AA west division while Holy Cross was also 6-1 and finished second in the ...
Nov 15, 2023
Nanaimo NightOwls 2024 schedule released
NANAIMO - The NightOwls will fly into the 2024 campaign in the Okanagan for a battle of the birds. Nanaimo’s third season of West Coast League baseball starts on Friday, May 31 with a three game...
Nov 08, 2023
VIU Mariners men’s soccer team kicking off CCAA nationals in Windsor
NANAIMO - After falling short at Nationals last season, the VIU Mariners men’s soccer team is embarking on another opportunity to be Canada’s best. The Nanaimo based Mariners will open the...
Nov 07, 2023
Largest masters bonspiel of the season coming to Nanaimo Curling Club
NANAIMO - The largest seniors bonspiel of the season is coming to the Nanaimo Curling Club. The Nanaimo Masters Open Bonspiel is slated for Nov. 23-25. Event organizer Bob Larsen said there are 16 tea...
Nov 05, 2023
Nanaimo Sports Hall of Fame returns, keen to celebrate ‘outstanding’ individuals & teams
NANAIMO - Following multiple years in the dark, organizers are ready to once again celebrate the achievements and legacy of those in the local sporting community. Calls for nominations are out for the...
Oct 31, 2023
Nationals qualification on the line as VIU Mariners host PACWEST championships
NANAIMO - It’s crunch time for the VIU Mariners soccer teams as they look to book a spot at the CCAA soccer national championships. VIU hosts the PACWEST provincial championships at q’unq&...
Oct 28, 2023
New look VIU Mariners women’s basketball team ready to defend 2023 national title
NANAIMO - The VIU Mariners basketball teams are ready for tip-off on a new season. It’s extra special for the women’s program as a 2023 CCAA national championship banner will be raised and...
Oct 26, 2023
