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Nanaimo Junior A Timbermen make personnel changes on and off the floor for 2023
NANAIMO - The Junior A Timbermen had an impressive run in 2022 but the organization will have a much different look heading into the new season. At 10-4 the Tmen finished second in the BCJALL regular ...
May 07, 2023
Billets needed as Nanaimo NightOwls put finishing touches on plans for second season
NANAIMO - The NightOwls made their long awaited debut in 2022 and the team is excited for improvements on and off the field in year two. Nanaimo finished just outside the playoff picture last year wit...
May 03, 2023
Nanaimo athlete wins silver medal at Brazilian jiu-jitsu event in California
NANAIMO - The head instructor at Island Top Team has returned from a competition in California with a silver medal in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Typically Rob Biernacki takes students to events like this bu...
May 02, 2023
‘A good reaction from us:’ Harbourside FC men salvage draw as women fall just short
NANAIMO - Over 1,000 people took in the debut of the region’s newest sports franchise. Harbourside FC’s men’s and women’s teams took one of a possible six points on offer throu...
Apr 30, 2023
Nanaimo soccer players ready for ‘another level above’ as Harbourside FC debuts
NANAIMO - Kickoff is here on the region’s newest sports franchise. Harbourside FC will hit the pitch in League 1 competition on Saturday, April 29 with a pair of games against Langley-based Unit...
Apr 29, 2023
Mixed results from Hornets Rugby semifinal weekend
NANAIMO - Two Nanaimo Hornets rugby teams made the provincial semifinals, with the women’s Division 2 team playing for a championship. On April 22, the Hornets women’s side won their game ...
Apr 26, 2023
Nanaimo’s Matthew Wood climbs in final NHL entry draft rankings
NANAIMO - An impressive ascent up the NHL prospect ladder continues for a talented forward who calls Nanaimo home. Right-winger Matthew Wood, a standout freshman for the University of Connecticut, was...
Apr 18, 2023
‘It was a valuable experience for us:’ Oceanside Generals bring home bronze medal from Cyclone Taylor Cup
NANAIMO - It wasn’t the colour of medal they initially wanted, but the reigning VIJHL champion Oceanside Generals won their last game of the season and look to continue building momentum heading...
Apr 17, 2023
Oceanside Generals cruise to opening victory at Cyclone Taylor Cup
REVELSTOKE - It was a dream start for the Oceanside Generals at the B.C. Junior B Championships. The team dispatched the host Revelstoke Grizzlies by a 5-1 score on Thursday, April 13 to open their ru...
Apr 13, 2023
Mid Island Pirates open BCPBL season against local Royal rivals
NANAIMO - BC Premier Baseball League action is back at Serauxmen stadium. The Mid Island Pirates open the 2023 campaign against the Parksville Royals on Wednesday, April 12. Co-owner, co-general manag...
Apr 12, 2023
