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Playoff time for AA varsity, junior teams at John Barsby
NANAIMO - One Barsby Bulldogs football team got their post season game in as scheduled but another will have to wait. The junior varsity squad played at home on Wednesday, Nov. 17 and recorded a convi...
Nov 20, 2021
VIU basketball program aims for two national titles as women prepare to host nationals
NANAIMO - The VIU Mariners women’s basketball team will end the season by hosting the CCAA nationals while the men’s squad will try to earn their spot at their own national tournament in T...
Nov 12, 2021
VIU Mariners primed for new season & long overdue championship celebration
NANAIMO - The VIU Mariners are about to kick off their PACWEST volleyball season, by paying an overdue tribute to a special team. The Mariners will open at home with women’s and men’s matc...
Nov 04, 2021
Three VIU Mariners earn monthly honours from BCIHL
NANAIMO - Three players from the VIU Mariners men’s hockey program have earned league-wide recognition. Fourth year Mariners forward Gavin Rauser was named player of the month by the BC Intercol...
Nov 02, 2021
First period deficit costs Clippers in 5-3 loss to Trail
TRAIL - The Clippers surrendered three goals in the first nine and half minutes and spent the rest of the game playing catchup against the Smoke Eaters. Nanaimo lost 5-3 to begin their two game easter...
Oct 29, 2021
Raiders control playoff destiny in game versus Valley
NANAIMO - The VI Raiders have their playoff fate in their own hands heading into the regular season finale against the Valley Huskers. VI clinched a playoff spot with a 37-14 win over Westshore on Oct...
Oct 29, 2021
Excitement for fall season among Nanaimo’s competitive and recreational curlers
NANAIMO - The rocks and brooms are out at the Nanaimo Curling Club. Fall leagues have begun, a Halloween bonspiel is planned and several senior curlers are representing the club at the BC Seniors Curl...
Oct 22, 2021
NightOwls using extra time wisely to build towards West Coast League debut
NANAIMO - Work is ongoing behind the scenes in anticipation of the first ever Nanaimo NightOwls West Coast League baseball game. The debut of Nanaimo’s newest baseball team was supposed to happe...
Oct 14, 2021
New look Clippers excited for full season, return of fans
NANAIMO - Clipper hockey fans will barely recognize the team as it takes to the ice for the 2021-22 season. While nine players return from the shortened pod season of April and May, the only player fa...
Oct 07, 2021
High school football returns to Nanaimo
NANAIMO - High school football is back on the field after COVID-19 wiped out the 2020 season. There’s extra excitement among players, coaches, parents and fans to see the game back on the field....
Oct 02, 2021
