Category Archives: (Portal- NanaimoNewsNow) Local Sports
Nanaimo Pickleball Club put on successful ninth annual indoor tournament
NANAIMO - The Nanaimo Pickleball Club recently held its largest event of the year. The ninth annual indoor pickleball tournament took place at Oliver Woods Community Centre on July 15 and 16. Event sp...
Jul 26, 2023
VIJHL officially makes the jump to Junior A status
NANAIMO - It’s the dawning of a new era for junior hockey in B.C. BC Hockey announced on Tuesday, July 25, the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League (VIJHL), including the Oceanside Generals and...
Jul 25, 2023
Two Nanaimo Brazilian jujitsuka win multiple golds at Vancouver tournament
NANAIMO - Two competitors from Island Top Team have come away from a Burnaby tournament well decorated. Both Rob Biernacki and Monica Bonczak attended the Grappling Industries Vancouver Brazilian jiu-...
Jul 24, 2023
Harbourside FC wrap regular season in tribute to fallen team member
NANAIMO - It was supposed to be a weekend of celebration however Sunday’s final Harbourside FC game will have a more sombre tone. The team wraps their inaugural season hosting Altitude FC at Q&#...
Jul 23, 2023
NightOwls shortstop chosen by Texas Rangers in MLB draft
NANAIMO - NightOwls starting shortstop Elijah Ickes is one step closer to the majors after getting selected in the 19th round of the Major League Baseball Draft. The Texas Rangers took the first-year ...
Jul 12, 2023
VIJHL seeks Junior A status for 2023/24 season
NANAIMO - The Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League (VIJHL) is looking to adjust its footprint in the province. The league’s executive committee formally applied to BC Hockey to recategorize the...
Jul 11, 2023
Canucks sign former Nanaimo Clipper defenceman amid free agency flurry
NANAIMO - A familiar face is returning to ply his trade in B.C. Matt Irwin, who was born in Victoria and played three seasons with the BCHL’s Nanaimo Clippers, will spend next season patrolling ...
Jul 01, 2023
Nanaimo White Rapids set to host annual swim meet and BC provincials
NANAIMO - The Nanaimo White Rapids Swim Club is holding a three-day meet over the Canada Day Long weekend. It’s a massive event with 465 competitive and novice swimmers. White Rapids president K...
Jun 30, 2023
Nanaimo’s Matthew Wood selected 15th in 2023 NHL Entry Draft
NANAIMO - “Here we go Smashville,” David Poile, general manager of the Nashville Predators simply stated before he announced Matthew Wood as the team’s first round selection. From Na...
Jun 28, 2023
Nanaimo’s Stevie Smith Bike Park to host slopestyle BMX event
NANAIMO - More than 40 riders from Vancouver Island, the US and even Mexico will take part in a freestyle event called Vancouver Island Slopestyle on Saturday, June 17. Organizer and track emcee Nate ...
Jun 17, 2023
