Tag Archives: People
No additional jail for Nanaimo man's disturbing, random attack on woman
NANAIMO - A local man vowing to forge a more positive future will be on probation for the next year after pleading guilty to assault for a high-profile attack in south Nanaimo. Brett Gordon Ranger, 34...
10h ago
VIDEO: Clippers graduating players reflect on junior careers
NANAIMO - The Clippers regular season is rapidly coming to a close and for the team's oldest players, it means their time in a junior hockey is ending.Emmett McHardy, Luke Buss, Noah Alvarez, Isa Pare...
14h ago
Nanaimo thrift shop owner blames downtown disorder for shutting down
NANAIMO - A popular local thrift store is closing up shop permanently in May with the owner saying fear of downtown area social unrest has driven their customers away. Madeline Crane has owned and ope...
18h ago
Man found 'not criminally responsible' for fatal stabbing at Nanaimo coffee shop
NANAIMO - A judge has ruled a man cannot be held criminally responsible for stabbing another man to death at a local coffee house in 2022. The decision by BC Supreme Court Associate Chief Justice Heat...
Mar 27, 2024
New boardwalk solves ‘ankle-breaker’ section of Linley Valley trail
NANAIMO - More than 200 meters of aluminum boardwalk now tops a challenging section of trail on the south side of Cottle Lake in the popular Linley Valley recreation area. Charlotte Davis, manager of ...
Mar 27, 2024
City of Nanaimo prepares for transit hub housing densification push
NANAIMO - Officials in Nanaimo are working on implementing the provincial plan to increase available housing density near transit exchange areas. Passed on Nov. 30 bill 47 requires municipalities to d...
Mar 26, 2024
'He’s a zombie:' court hears detailed facts of murder at Nanaimo coffee shop
Editors note: The following article includes graphic details of violence. Discretion is advisedNANAIMO - Highly disturbing facts of the murder of a beloved Nanaimo man at a coffee shop have been revea...
Mar 25, 2024
Senior government grant eases water supply capital costs in Ladysmith
LADYSMITH - A significant funding injection will complete a major water infrastructure project in Ladysmith.The Town announced on Friday, March 22 nearly $10.9 million in federal and provincial fundin...
Mar 24, 2024
Clippers fall behind early and lose 4-2 in Langley
LANGLEY - The Clippers losing streak is up to five games after a 4-2 setback in Langley.In the first period the Rivermen vaulted into a 2-0 lead on goals by Logan Morrell and Vitaly Levyy.Connor DeTur...
Mar 23, 2024
NightOwls gathering talent for 2024 WCL baseball season
NANAIMO - The NightOwls will return several key players for their third WCL baseball season.The team has also been hard at work bringing in new talent from across North America and around the world.Mi...
Mar 23, 2024