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Clippers lose game of lead changes in Cowichan Valley
DUNCAN - It was a night of two teams matching each other step for step all night long in a Clippers versus Capitals BCHL matchup.Cowichan Valley won 4-3 in a back and forth game.Nanaimo scored first w...
Dec 06, 2025
Generals and Buccaneers battle for North Division lead in the VIJHL
NANAIMO - The two mid-island teams in the VIJHL are leading the pack in the North Division as the season enters the second half.The first-place Oceanside Generals have a 16-9-1 record while the second...
Dec 06, 2025
Clippers overrun by first place Capitals
NANAIMO - It was a long night for the Clippers in a 6-2 home loss to Cowichan Valley.Nanaimo got down 2-0 early on first period goals by Ryan Harvey and Jack McAra.Will Subject's first goal of the sea...
Dec 05, 2025
Queenie the Pit Bull Terrier mix is looking for her forever throne
NANAIMO - If you're looking to add some snuggly royalty to your life, look no further than Queenie! Queenie is a two-year-old Pit Bull Terrier mix, who's equal parts a snuggle monster and energetic do...
Dec 02, 2025
'Harm reduction interventions are important:' no letter coming from Nanaimo on B.C. drug policy
NANAIMO - An at-times pointed debate on provincial mental health and addictions policies, as well as challenges in the city as a result, will result in little more than a meeting minute.A request from...
Dec 02, 2025
'Can't rule that out:' slim chance of a white Christmas for the Nanaimo area
NANAIMO - Weather experts are saying the chances of a white Christmas for the mid-Island remain low.It's the prevailing opinion according to meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada De...
Dec 02, 2025
Three Nanaimo schools seeing 'increased police presence' Monday
NANAIMO - A trio of local high schools will have an increased police presence Monday.Police and School District 68 officials report anonymous threats were made against Wellington Secondary, Nanaimo Di...
Dec 01, 2025
Mixed results after strong seasons for Nanaimo high school volleyball teams
NANAIMO - The end of November also means the conclusion of the high school volleyball season.Four senior teams from the central island made provincial tournaments highlighted by two teams from Dover B...
Nov 30, 2025
BCHL's top goal scorer strikes twice as Rivermen beat Clippers
NANAIMO - The Clippers got down 3-0 to the Langley Rivermen and couldn't come all the way back in a 3-2 loss.Langley's Aaron Reierson scored his league leading 20th and 21st goals of the season in the...
Nov 29, 2025
Bow Horn Bay Fire Dept truck renewal push receives key addition
BOWSER - A freshly arrived new fire truck represents numerous positives for an increasingly busy rural fire department.Bow Horn Bay Fire Department (BHBFD) recently received a new $745,000 fire truck ...
Nov 29, 2025