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Alleged Nanaimo prowler denied bail
Editor's note: the following article contains details of alleged criminal offending which may not be suitable for some readers. Discretion is advised. NANAIMO - A judge shot down a man's interim release application, who's accused of several prowling-type incidents, including indecent acts in Nanaimo. David Robert Hope,...
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major trafficking operations
Over 130 arrested, 51 charged, drugs & weapons seized after months-long operation in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Provincial funding and diligent work from local Mounties removed a large cache of drugs and weapons from local streets. Officers from the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit (CFSEU), as well as Uniformed Gang Enforcement Team members and the Nanaimo detachment, worked over the course of five months to co...
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B.C. championship
Nanaimo Minor Hockey U18 T1 Clippers primed for provincials
NANAIMO - Following a dominant regular season and playoffs on Vancouver Island, the U18 Tier 1 Clippers are off to northeastern B.C. The regional Nanaimo-based team advanced to the provincial U18 T1 championship after dispatching the Juan de Fuca Grizzlies 5-2 and 6-2 in a three-game series, which concluded on Sunday,...
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Alleged Nanaimo prowler denied bail
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Motivated neighbours launching Nanaimo's latest Block Watch
NANAIMO - Informal efforts to improve community safety are being ratchetted up for those living in a neighbourhood near Nanaimo's downtown. Led by a pair of local longtime community-driven residents, Nob Hill Block Watch is poised to join the increasingly popular movement. Laura Sawchyn initiated the process."We'v...
Mar 12, 2026
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dry winter
Mountain snowpack levels increase on Vancouver Island, but still lowest in the province
NANAIMO - A bit more snow fell on Vancouver Island's mountains last month, but our snowpack levels are still the lowest in the province. As of March 1, 48 per cent of the average levels of snow remain, a nine per cent increase from February, but down from 58 per cent in January, according to the latest report from the ...
Mar 11, 2026
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National housing supply made strides in 2025 amid weak demand, condo struggles: CMHC
Canada's housing agency says the country made "meaningful" supply gains last year thanks to record rental construction and more "missing middle" type housing, however short-term imbalances remain for several markets. Housing construction rose six per c...
Mar 11, 2026
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Water use limits set for planned Nanaimo data centre
NANAIMO - A proposed data centre along East Wellington Rd. has passed its latest regulatory hurdle.City of Nanaimo staff issued a development permit for the nearly 200,000-square-foot facility in late February, allowing the project at 2090 East Wellington Rd. to proceed to the building permit and other regulatory stage...
Mar 11, 2026
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Multi-week, immersive Van Gogh experience to jolt Nanaimo's economy
NANAIMO - A fully immersive look at a legendary artist's work will be on offer over six weeks this summer. Beyond Van Gogh, an internationally touring show which embeds patrons in the work of Vincent Van Gogh, will set up at downtown Nanaimo's Vancouver Island Conference Centre (VICC) between July 18 and Aug. 29, spann...
Mar 11, 2026
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Right place, right time: Coast Guard rescues overturned Nanaimo kayaker
NANAIMO - A fast response from out-of-town regional coast guard crews scooped a fallen kayaker from the frigid ocean. Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue (RCM-SAR) Station 27 media liaison officer Russell Berg said their volunteer-run organization was alerted of a person in the ocean east of Protection Island and S...
Mar 10, 2026
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British Columbia
Trucker caught at B.C. border crossing smuggling bricks of opium from U.S.: CBSA
VANCOUVER - Border agents in Metro Vancouver have intercepted an attempt to smuggle more than 100 bricks of opium into the country. The Canada Border Services Agency said on Friday that the seizure happened on Jan. 9 at the Pacific Highway truck cross...
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MLA wants to scrap B.C.'s Human Rights Code. Some constituents want her gone instead
VICTORIA - A B.C. legislator who has sought to scrap the province's Human Rights Code and ban land acknowledgments, and has blamed the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting on "transgender ideology," is facing a recall campaign from constituents who say she has ...
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B.C. appointed them to map old-growth. Now they say province is failing to save it
Every member of a former panel the British Columbia government appointed to identify old-growth for potential protection in 2021 now says they're concerned about continued logging in those same rare and "irreplaceable" forests. The five former panellis...
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Rockslide closes part of Whistler, B.C., ski resort, no injuries reported
WHISTLER - A large rockslide has closed part of the Whistler Blackcomb ski resort in British Columbia, but the resort says no one was hurt. A statement from Vail Resorts, which owns and operates Whistler Blackcomb, says the rockslide occurred in the vi...
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B.C. reaches deal with professional employees in lengthy labour dispute
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Some B.C. appraisers adding land-claims clause after Aboriginal title court case
VICTORIA - An organization representing about 1,200 appraisers in British Columbia says some of its members are adding clauses to their reports noting that current, past, and potential future land claims have not been considered in their valuations. Al...
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Dominant VIU Mariners capture another BCIHL title
NANAIMO - For the second time in three years, the VIU Mariners are on top of the BC Intercollegiate Hockey League.After dominating the regular season with a 17-2-0-1 record, finishing eight points clear of second place, the team cruised to the title with an 8-1 win over the University of Victoria Vikes on Sunday, March...
Mar 09, 2026
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unbeatable
Mariners take double gold at PACWEST basketball provincials
NANAIMO - Another two banners are going to the rafters of the Vancouver Island University gymnasium.Both the men's and women's basketball teams claimed provincial titles on Saturday, March 7, winning their respective gold medal games at Camosun College in Victoria.The women made it back-to-back PACWEST titles with a cl...
Mar 08, 2026
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Well Balanced
Nanaimo gymnastics school athletes return from BC Winter Games
NANAIMO - The Nanaimo Gymnastics school sent five athletes to the BC Winter Games in Trail and Rossland. Sophie Fayerman and Annika Dunderdale competed in Level 7 and Hazel Techen and Gianna Phillips were in Level 8. Norah Box earned a wild card entry into the event which was held from Feb. 25 to March 1. Techen had an...
Mar 07, 2026
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Clippers search for wins in playoff stretch drive
NANAIMO - The Clippers had their most successful stretch of the current BCHL campaign in January and early February, but have since followed that up with a season-high four-game losing streak. Nanaimo now has seven games remaining before playoffs, with the next six in a row at Frank Crane Arena. Veteran forward Patrick...
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Four Straight Losses
Clippers drop both ends of home and home series with Grizzlies
VICTORIA - For the first time this season the Clippers have dropped four straight games.The Victoria Grizzlies were responsible for three of those losses including a 6-4 decision on March 6 and a 3-2 outcome on March 7.In the latest matchup Nanaimo had leads of 1-0 and 2-1 but couldn't secure the win.Caden Okovita open...
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Trio of Losses
Clippers fall to third consecutive loss against Grizzlies
NANAIMO - The Clippers impressive 2026 has hit a snag with three straight divisional losses.Nanaimo has lost to Powell River and twice to Victoria after the latest setback, a 6-4 score against the Grizzlies.In the first period of their March 6 game the Clippers got down 2-0 on early goals from Maddux Martin and Parker ...
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Canada
Quebec minister says he's open to making police watchdog reports public
MONTRÉAL - Quebec's public security minister says he's open to publicly releasing the reports by the province's independent police watchdog, as is the case with police oversight bodies in other provinces. Ian Lafrenière, himself a former police officer...
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Conservative leader says his plan is 'the only hope' for Canada's auto industry
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Man charged in murder of Montreal store owner had stabbed to death B.C. woman in 2012
MONTREAL - A man charged with first-degree murder in the death on Thursday of a Montreal convenience store owner has a lengthy criminal record, which includes a conviction in 2015 for stabbing to death a woman in British Columbia. Xavier Gellatly, 35...
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'Overwhelmed' mom of Tumbler Ridge victim Maya Gebala wants no more mail
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Conservatives nominate candidate in Scarborough byelection
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Old Dominion shooter left federal prison early after completing drug treatment program
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Cuban president says talks were recently held with the US to resolve differences
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If you're searching for holiday gifts and winter layers, Nanaimo has a new must-visit destination. Mountain Equipment Company (MEC) has officially opened its doors at 2517 Bowen Road, bringing its trusted lineup of outdoor gear, apparel, and expert guidance to the region, just in time for the winter season. From season...
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It's a rewarding experience filled with unconditional love and the opportunity to change the life of someone who is blind.Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) Guide Dogs is urgently looking for volunteers to raise future guide dogs for people who are blind, Deafblind, or have low vision."There's a huge...
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