home opener
New look Harbourside FC squads prepare for Nanaimo debut
NANAIMO - A solid mixture of local and international flavour make up the men's and women's Harbourside FC teams this seasonThe teams will hold their home opener on Saturday, May 4 at Q'unq'inuqwstuxw Stadium in Nanaimo in front of what's expected to be a large crowd rivaling the record-setting 1,200 people for the firs...
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Nanaimo Dragon Boat Festival resurrected, one day event going ahead
NANAIMO - A longstanding key pillar of Nanaimo Marine Festival will proceed this summer after all, following an operator's decision to relocate to Victoria.Non-profit organization VI Paddling confirmed it's hosting a one-day event on Saturday, July 13 in partnership with the Nanaimo Downtown Business Association and Na...
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two-vehicle crash
Vehicle stolen from Nanaimo involved in suspected impaired driving crash
QUALICUM BEACH - A potentially intoxicated motorist allegedly plowed into an oncoming SUV on Hwy. 19A in Qualicum Bay, entrapping both drivers. The crash on the undivided two-lane highway near Sunny Beach Rd. occurred on Thursday, May 2 just before 3 p.m., according to Oceanside RCMP Sgt. Shane Worth. "There was a...
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illegal protests
Environmental activists will be sentenced for roles in Nanaimo Hwy. blockades and protests
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Indigenous justice services
New Indigenous Justice Centre in Nanaimo offers culturally responsive services
NANAIMO - A long vacant heritage building in Nanaimo's downtown transitioned to what looks nothing like a traditional law office. It was done by design. Occupying the Great National Land Building at 17 Church St. is one of five new regional Indigenous Justice Centres (IJC) operated by the BC First Nations Justice Counc...
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park improvements
Phase one complete of Nanoose Bay outdoor multi-sport venue
NANOOSE BAY - A new washroom, storage building and gathering space now complements a paved sports court at Jack Bagley Community Park (JBCP). The new building opened earlier this year for community use, featuring two unisex fully accessible washrooms, storage room and covered gathering area. A paved plaza includes seve...
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Dangerous Driving
More road checks coming across Vancouver Island: BC Highway Patrol
NANAIMO - The month of May is high-risk driving month according to the RCMP, and Vancouver Island drivers are being reminded to be safe when they're behind the wheel. BC Highway Patrol will be looking to crack down on excessive speeding, as well as distracted and impaired driving. Sgt. Adam Tallboy is warning drivers a...
May 02, 2024
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disturbing attacks
Teenage suspects sought after trio of attacks involving bear spray
NANAIMO - Police are investigating three incidents in an 18 hour span where weapons including bear spray, a metal baton, and a knife were allegedly used by youths in random attacks.The first incident occurred on Monday, April 29 just after midnight near Dufferin Cres. and Grant Ave., where an unhoused man and an adult ...
May 02, 2024
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bizarre assault
'I'm really sorry:' non-custodial sentence for man who dropped log on Nanaimo kayakers
NANAIMO - A highly intoxicated man with mental health issues received a suspended sentence and two years probation for a bizarre high-profile assault nearly two years ago. The perplexing actions of Tristan Jed Maunder, 39, were revealed at a Wednesday, May 1 sentencing hearing in Nanaimo after he pleaded guilty to an a...
May 02, 2024
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average April
'Really didn't do a lot:' April weather does little to address mid-Island wildfire concerns
NANAIMO - Despite more rainfall over the south coast and central B.C, the threat of wildfires this summer remains prominent province-wide. Nanaimo saw 85 per cent of normal amounts of precipitation in April, where 56.8 millimetres fell in total, just short of the average amount of 67.4 millimetres.Environment Canada me...
May 01, 2024
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British Columbia
Man charged with second-degree murder in White Rock, B.C., stabbing: RCMP
WHITE ROCK, B.C. - Mounties say a man has been charged with second-degree murder in a fatal stabbing that shook the community of White Rock, B.C., last month. A statement from the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team says 27-year-old Dimitri Hyacinth from nearby Surrey is accused of killing Kulwinder Singh Sohi on A...
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Fisheries Department warns boaters against disturbing orphan B.C. killer whale calf
ZEBALLOS, B.C. - The Fisheries Department says its monitoring and patrolling ocean waters off northwest Vancouver Island to ensure boat traffic doesn't interfere with an orphan killer whale calf's ability to reunite with her extended family. The Fisheries Department says in a statement it will be monitoring the locatio...
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B.C. police to make 'significant' announcement on Sikh leader's killing
SURREY, B.C. - Homicide police in British Columbia say they will be providing a "significant update" on the killing of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, amid reports that arrests have been made in the case. Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc says he has been informed about the update by the RCMP in the ...
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Hacker breaches B.C. libraries and demands ransom after taking emails, phone numbers
CARIBOO, B.C. - B.C. libraries have been targeted by a hacker who demanded a ransom or they would release user data that includes the phone numbers and email addresses of some clients. The Cariboo Regional District says its library was among those involved, and data was obtained about users who received automated notif...
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Claims of Surrey RCMP harassment fell into 'jurisdictional void': B.C. court papers
VANCOUVER - Lawyers for the Surrey Police Union say officers were subjected to harassment and disrespect by members of the Surrey RCMP, only to be left in a "jurisdictional void" when both federal and British Columbia bodies declined to investigate their allegations. The claims that Surrey Police Service off...
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Princess Anne to take part in B.C. ceremony bringing new ship into Pacific fleet
VANCOUVER - Canada's first Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessel will officially be brought into the Pacific fleet today and Princess Anne, the sister of King Charles, is scheduled to take part in its commissioning ceremony. A news release says Anne will be attending the ceremony in her role as commodore-in-chief for the ...
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home opener
New look Harbourside FC squads prepare for Nanaimo debut
NANAIMO - A solid mixture of local and international flavour make up the men's and women's Harbourside FC teams this seasonThe teams will hold their home opener on Saturday, May 4 at Q'unq'inuqwstuxw Stadium in Nanaimo in front of what's expected to be a large crowd rivaling the record-setting 1,200 people for the firs...
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independent league
'This is really a player-driven decision:' VIJHL shifts to independent league
NANAIMO - Following in the footsteps of the BC Hockey League a year ago, the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League (VIJHL) is going on its own. Citing increased player development opportunities and uncertainty under BC Hockey and Hockey Canada, the league announced on Monday, April 29 its decision to stand as an indepe...
Apr 29, 2024
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ON THE FLOOR
Nanaimo Ball Hockey league returns for third season
NANAIMO - With ten teams and two divisions, the Nanaimo Ball Hockey League is underwayGames began on Saturday, April 20 with organizer Bruce Avender saying there's already a high level of competition."Everybody was happy to get going. We had our new teams playing their first couple games and they really enjoyed it...
Apr 27, 2024
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Playoff Exit
VIDEO: Clippers hope to bring lessons from playoff loss into next season
NANAIMO - The Clippers season came to an end over the weekend, with a Game 5 loss to the Victoria Grizzlies on Friday, April 12.It was a season which ended much too early for the players and coaches but there's belief the sting of losing out in the opening round of the BCHL playoffs could pave the way for future succes...
Apr 16, 2024
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Season Over
Clippers blanked 3-0 in decisive Game 5 in series with Grizzlies
NANAIMO - The Clippers playoff run is over after a 3-0 loss to the Grizzlies in Game 5 at the Q Centre.Victoria won the best of seven 4-1 with Nanaimo's lone victory a 5-3 triumph at home on April 9.In the clinching game the Grizzlies outshot the Clippers 21-6 in the first period but didn't score until the middle frame...
Apr 13, 2024
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On the Brink
Clippers fail to hold two goal lead in 3-2 Game 4 loss to Grizzlies
NANAIMO - The Clippers came out guns blazing in the first period in Game 4 versus the Grizzlies but couldn't sustain their strong play for 60 minutes.The Grizzlies won 3-2 to take a 3-1 lead in the best of seven first round BCHL playoff series.Joel Plante and then Luke Buss on a power play gave Nanaimo a 2-0 advantage ...
Apr 11, 2024
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Canada
Man charged with second-degree murder in White Rock, B.C., stabbing: RCMP
WHITE ROCK, B.C. - Mounties say a man has been charged with second-degree murder in a fatal stabbing that shook the community of White Rock, B.C., last month. A statement from the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team says 27-year-old Dimitri Hyacinth from nearby Surrey is accused of killing Kulwinder Singh Sohi on A...
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A timeline about the killing of B.C. Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar
Police in British Columbia say they have charged three Indian nationals with the killing of Sikh activist and gurdwara leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Surrey, B.C., last year. Here is a timeline related to the killing, which triggered a diplomatic dispute between Canada and India. 2023 June 18 - Hardeep Singh Nijjar is ...
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Fisheries Department warns boaters against disturbing orphan B.C. killer whale calf
ZEBALLOS, B.C. - The Fisheries Department says its monitoring and patrolling ocean waters off northwest Vancouver Island to ensure boat traffic doesn't interfere with an orphan killer whale calf's ability to reunite with her extended family. The Fisheries Department says in a statement it will be monitoring the locatio...
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Canada, Manitoba to develop Red Dress Alert for missing Indigenous women and girls
OTTAWA - Canada and Manitoba are partnering to launch an alert system that would inform the public when an Indigenous woman or girl goes missing, they announced Friday in Winnipeg, ahead of a national day to mark the crisis. The long-awaited Red Dress Alert system is a bid to prevent deaths and increase safe reunions w...
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B.C. police to make 'significant' announcement on Sikh leader's killing
SURREY, B.C. - Homicide police in British Columbia say they will be providing a "significant update" on the killing of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, amid reports that arrests have been made in the case. Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc says he has been informed about the update by the RCMP in the ...
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Hacker breaches B.C. libraries and demands ransom after taking emails, phone numbers
CARIBOO, B.C. - B.C. libraries have been targeted by a hacker who demanded a ransom or they would release user data that includes the phone numbers and email addresses of some clients. The Cariboo Regional District says its library was among those involved, and data was obtained about users who received automated notif...
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World
The Lakers fire coach Darvin Ham after just 2 seasons in charge and 1st-round playoff exit
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The Los Angeles Lakers fired coach Darvin Ham on Friday after just two seasons in charge. The Lakers announced on social media that they were dismissing Ham four days after their season ended with a first-round playoff loss to Denver in five games. Ham led Los Angeles to the Western Conference finals...
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New Hampshire jury finds state liable for abuse at youth detention center and awards victim $38M
BRENTWOOD, N.H. (AP) - A New Hampshire jury awarded $38 million to the man who blew the lid off abuse allegations at the state's youth detention center Friday, in a landmark case finding the state's negligence allowed him to be beaten, raped and held in solitary confinement as a teen. David Meehan went to police in 201...
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US Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas denies wrongdoing amid reports of pending indictment
WASHINGTON (AP) - Democratic U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas denied any wrongdoing amid reports of pending indictments related to the former Soviet republic of Azerbaijan. The longtime congressman released a statement Friday saying he and his wife "are innocent of these allegations." "Everything I have ...
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NYLA Fresh Thread - A Decade of Community & Continuity
For the past decade, the family-owned NYLA Fresh Thread has been a staple of menswear in downtown Nanaimo. It's been a symbol of community and continuity through some difficult times, and they appreciate the support of their customers who have been with them all the way. With their 10th Anniversary approaching, NYLA Fr...
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An exciting event filled with art, music, and community spirit is coming to Nanaimo. The Foundation for Artistic Expression's upcoming IGNITE2024 NatureNurture Mental Health Gala is aimed at supporting the vulnerable and at-risk youth of Nanaimo. The gala is set to take place on Sept. 14, 2024. One of the gala's key pa...
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Personalized Swimming Lessons Make a Splash in Nanaimo
For parents seeking hassle-free swimming lessons with flexibility, availability, and guaranteed results, AquaSTAR is making waves in Nanaimo. Originating from Vancouver, this program, now led by Nanaimo-native Tristan Tolley, brings personalized swimming instruction to all ages and skill levels. Tolley noted that being...
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