Category Archives: (Portal- NanaimoNewsNow) Local Sports

PARKSVILLE - A popular senior hockey tournament is back on in Parksville this week. The Parksville Panters Classic Hockey Tournament takes place from Sept. 12-14 at Oceanside Place, marking the 21st t...

NANAIMO - The VIU Mariners are back on the pitch with hopes for national medals in men’s and women’s soccer. In 2022, both squads won their respective PACWEST provincial championships and ...

NANAIMO - An annual BMX race remembering a local rider is returning once more. The Aidan Webber Memorial Race and Pro Am will be at the Marie Davidson Bike Park on Saturday, Sept. 9 with between 200 a...

NANAIMO - There is a feeling of change around the Nanaimo Buccaneers. After just a combined six wins over the last two years, the Bucs will have a largely new roster, a new coach, and a new designatio...

NANAIMO - While the city’s summer season collegiate-level baseball squad missed the playoffs, several Nanaimo NightOwls are being recognized for their strong individual efforts. The West Coast L...

NANAIMO - The annual Roadrunners Summer Classic ball hockey tournament is in the books for another year. The event ran Saturday Aug. 12 and Sunday, Aug. 13 at Harewood Centennial Park. Co-organizer De...

NANAIMO - A significant provincial tournament is hitting the greens. The Nanaimo Lawn Bowling Club at Bowen Park are hosting the provincial senior women’s triples beginning Tuesday, Aug. 8 and r...

NANAIMO - Mid-island competitors including many from the Snuneymuxw First Nation performed very well at the North American Indigenous games July 15-23. Local athletes brought home medals in team sport...

NANAIMO - All three of the top local box lacrosse teams made league playoffs in 2023 with varying degrees of success. Both the Senior B and Junior A Timbermen teams lost out to Victoria rivals in the ...

NANAIMO - The VI Raiders expect 2023 to be a season of growth and change. Jay Daniels will take the reins as head coach and on the field the team has a very high roster turnover after a 1-9 season. Ge...