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DBL Timbermen lose series to Pioneers

A loss of offensive momentum cost the Nanaimo DBL Timbermen a shot at the provincial title Thursday night after losing to the Ladner Pioneers 7-3 in the West Coast Senior Lacrosse Association semifinals.
Bantam Diamonds worthy competitors

Bantam Diamonds worthy competitors

The Nanaimo Diamonds were right there with the best fastpitch softball teams in Western Canada. The bantam B girls’ fastball team won three of its seven games at Softball Canada’s Western Canadian Championship last weekend in Saskatoon.

VIU hoops camp about to tip off

The Vancouver Island University Mariners basketball program will share its knowledge with the next generation of players. VIU athletics is hosting basketball camps for boys 8-18 and girls 8-17 this month at the university gym.
Raiders will try to push Rebels around

Raiders will try to push Rebels around

The V.I. Raiders and the Victoria Rebels face one another on the gridiron for the 20th time on Saturday (Aug. 6). The Nanaimo squad hopes it ends the same way as the previous 19 meetings – with a win for the Raiders.

Mosquito all-stars represent city

The Nanaimo Pirates mosquito AAA all-stars circled the basepaths one last time to wrap up a successful summer. The boys’ rep baseball team finished fifth at the B.C. Minor Baseball Association’s Tier 1 championships in Richmond on the long weekend, winning two of four games in the round robin.
Clippers add goalie with another on the way

Clippers add goalie with another on the way

The B.C. Hockey League team traded for veteran goalie Billy Faust this week, acquiring the 20-year-old from the Penticton Vees in exchange for future considerations.
Early season exciting for young Raiders team

Early season exciting for young Raiders team

The beginning of August is a long way from crunch time, but it’s an exciting time for V.I. Raiders players and coaches.

Team adds gritty defenceman

The Nanaimo Clippers got their man in defence recruit Ryan Wells. The B.C. Hockey League club had been targeting the 18-year-old defenceman, and announced his commitment earlier this week.
Palladian Pirates play well in defeat

Palladian Pirates play well in defeat

North Delta Blue Jays capture B.C. Junior Premier Baseball League championship.
Track meet features twin bill

Track meet features twin bill

Thomas and Peter Oxland are two of five Nanaimo athletes in Ottawa this week for the 2011 Legion Canadian Youth Athletics Championships. There they’ll be facing the nation’s top U16 runners, including one another.