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Two-time Stanley Cup winner joins Nanaimo Clippers' ownership group
NANAIMO - Two new investors are joining the Nanaimo Clippers' ownership group.The BC Hockey League team announced Friday, Aug. 28, the addition of Roman Tkachenko and former NHL defenceman Oleg Tverdovsky to Northern Lights Hockey Canada LLC, the organization which purchased the team in 2022.Existing team president Bra...
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fire season
Off-road vehicle ban removed, open fire bans remain for Coastal Fire Centre
NANAIMO - A moderate improvement in conditions across the region has led officials to lift some restrictions in place for fire safety.Effective at noon on Friday, Aug. 28, a partial ban on off-road vehicles on Crown land will be lifted.Implemented Aug. 10, the ban applied to all-terrain vehicles, motorcycles, and off-r...
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stow the shovels
'Unprecedented:' forming El Niño to drive warm, snow-less winter in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - An ongoing weather system is being called unprecedented, with a good chance temperatures will reach levels not seen in over a century. An El Niño weather pattern, which occurs every few years when the Pacific Ocean becomes warmer than usual along the equator, began forming in June and is expected to pe...
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'Kiddos are taken care of:' school supply fundraiser on now for Nanaimo-Ladysmith students
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$13.5 million project
Energy consumption, accessibility priorities of Ravensong Aquatic Centre revamp
QUALICUM BEACH - Substantial renovations are poised to revamp a well-used Oceanside amenity. A reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, improved accessibility, and replacement of high-traffic surfaces are the main goals behind a planned $13.5 million project at Ravensong Aquatic Centre in Qualicum Beach. Financing of the...
Aug 27, 2026
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drive-by shooting
Defence calls no evidence in high-profile Nanaimo murder trial
NANAIMO - "The defence will be calling no evidence," attorney Jordan Watt said Thursday, during a high-profile murder trial in Nanaimo. The defence team for 44-year-old Ronald Joseph Campbell opted not to submit any evidence directly during the multi-week trial in which Campbell is accused of murdering Yasin ...
Aug 27, 2026
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fatal collision
Allegedly impaired youth driver kills two in early morning highway crash in Lantzville
LANTZVILLE - Two people were killed in an early-morning collision along Hwy. 19, near Ware Rd., involving an allegedly impaired driver.First responders, including from Lantzville Fire Rescue, BC Emergency Health Services, and Nanaimo RCMP were called to near the intersection just after 3 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 27, afte...
Aug 27, 2026
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highway 19
One killed in single-vehicle crash near Nanoose Bay
NANOOSE BAY - One person is dead following a single-vehicle crash. Emergency services were called to the northbound lanes of Hwy. 19, opposite the rest area, in Nanoose Bay around 6:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 26 after a vehicle left the roadway and rolled towards the water, coming to rest on the train tracks adjacent t...
Aug 27, 2026
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deep partial eclipse
Clouds hoped to clear over Nanaimo for lunar eclipse view
NANAIMO - Local skywatchers are hoping the clouds part just in time for a rare lunar eclipse. A deep partial lunar eclipse is due Thursday, Aug. 27, during the late evening hours, with upwards of 96 per cent of the moon's surface covered by Earth's shadow. Vancouver Island University astronomy professor Dr. Gregory Ark...
Aug 27, 2026
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foot traffic
Nanaimo Night Market attendance up ahead of 2026 season finale
NANAIMO - New data shows attendance figures are up over past years' averages for the Commercial St. Night Market.Hosted every Thursday from late June to the end of August by the Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce, an average of 9,000 people were counted each week, with upwards of 15,000 visitors total during the warm,...
Aug 26, 2026
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British Columbia
'Epic fighter': Tributes for B.C. Indigenous leader and MLA Joan Phillip, dead at 74
British Columbia legislator and Indigenous leader Joan Phillip has died, with Premier David Eby honouring her as an "epic fighter." The Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs said in a statement on Friday that the NDP MLA died peacefully Friday aftern...
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Third grizzly bear from same family is killed in B.C. after failed relocation
NELSON - A third grizzly bear from the same family group has been killed after it was relocated away from Nelson, B.C., but then turned up with its sister at a recreational area and showed a "high degree of comfort" around people. Conservation officers...
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'Surrey Six' killer loses bid to throw out murder convictions
VANCOUVER - One of the men found guilty in the so-called "Surrey Six" killings in 2007 has lost his bid for a stay of proceedings, meaning his convictions for first-degree murder still stand. Cody Haevischer alleged he suffered an abuse of process, but...
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Drought prompts order limiting irrigation from Bessette Creek in B.C. Interior
VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA - A new water-restriction order has been placed on the Bessette Creek area in the southern Interior of British Columbia, after the province deemed chinook salmon at risk from drought conditions. The B.C. Ministry of Land, Wat...
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Edmonton-born father back in Canada after 9 months in U.S. immigration detention
A Edmonton-born man who lived most of his life in the United States is back in Canada, after losing a legal fight to remain south of the border to be with his two young sons. Curtis Wright, 40, said he endured terrible conditions at different U.S. Immi...
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Here's how the B.C. Conservatives have lost 13 legislators
The B.C. Conservatives came within three ridings of victory in the 2024 provincial election, winning 44 seats. But since then, the party's caucus has been thinned by more than a quarter, amid differences over its ideology, and questions about its direc...
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Plate Dominance
NightOwls outfielder wins West Coast League MVP award
NANAIMO - NightOwls outfielder Ethan Reynolds has been named the MVP of the West Coast League.He was also been chosen as a first team all-star after a season which saw him break league records with 29 doubles and 36 extra-base hits.Nanaimo coach Cody Andreychuk said it's an outstanding honour for both Reynolds and the ...
Aug 26, 2026
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Going the Distance
Nanaimo triathlete Ryan Seaman posts strong finishes in 2026 competitions
NANAIMO - Triathlete Ryan Seaman has had a busy competition this year. The 23-year-old Vancouver Island University student has been in five races in Nanaimo, Victoria, Oliver, Calgary and Vancouver. In Half Ironman events in Oliver and Calgary Seaman finished first. He was also fourth overall in Victoria and fourth in ...
Aug 23, 2026
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Bucs Are Back
Buccaneers look to build off outstanding 2025-26 VIJHL campaign
NANAIMO - The Buccaneers look to build on an incredibly successful 2025-26 VIJHL season as they begin training camp on Sunday, August 23. Nanaimo finished first in the North Division at 33-13-3 and then went all the way to the league final. Coach Tyler Gow reflected on a campaign that was the club's second-best regular...
Aug 22, 2026
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capital investment
Two-time Stanley Cup winner joins Nanaimo Clippers' ownership group
NANAIMO - Two new investors are joining the Nanaimo Clippers' ownership group.The BC Hockey League team announced Friday, Aug. 28, the addition of Roman Tkachenko and former NHL defenceman Oleg Tverdovsky to Northern Lights Hockey Canada LLC, the organization which purchased the team in 2022.Existing team president Bra...
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Kay Wears the 'C'
Clippers name veteran forward new team captain
NANAIMO - The Clippers have announced Miller Kay will be their captain for the 2026-27 season. The 20-year-old joined the club in late January and finished the season with 11 points in 23 games. He was also a big part of the Clippers' playoff success with 13 points in 21 appearances, including a crucial overtime goal i...
Aug 16, 2026
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gameday experience
'A big step up:' Nanaimo Clippers adding video wall to Frank Crane Arena
NANAIMO - Clipper fans will get a new, high-definition look at their team this season while sitting in the stands at Frank Crane Arena. The BC Hockey League team has entered into a four-year agreement with Chris Jaycox Productions to install and operate a 20' by 10' LED video wall in their home rink, being installed th...
Aug 13, 2026
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Canada
'Epic fighter': Tributes for B.C. Indigenous leader and MLA Joan Phillip, dead at 74
British Columbia legislator and Indigenous leader Joan Phillip has died, with Premier David Eby honouring her as an "epic fighter." The Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs said in a statement on Friday that the NDP MLA died peacefully Friday aftern...
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Privacy watchdog takes Google to court in long-running 'right to be forgotten' case
OTTAWA - Canada's privacy commissioner is asking the Federal Court to order Google to de-list specific search results, after Google refused to comply with the watchdog's recommendations. Privacy commissioner Philippe Dufresne's office said a year ago t...
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'Surrey Six' killer loses bid to throw out murder convictions
VANCOUVER - One of the men found guilty in the so-called "Surrey Six" killings in 2007 has lost his bid for a stay of proceedings, meaning his convictions for first-degree murder still stand. Cody Haevischer alleged he suffered an abuse of process, but...
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Indigenous leaders condemn Trump's move to rename Lake Ontario
OTTAWA - Indigenous leaders and advocates are outraged after U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order to change the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America on Thursday. The name Lake Ontario comes from the Wendat word Ontari:io, which means "...
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After criticism, CBC changes policy that said not to label 9/11 attacks 'terrorism'
OTTAWA - CBC/Radio-Canada is changing its language policy to state that direct attribution will no longer be required when describing 9/11 as an act of "terrorism." The decision comes after CBC came under fire over its long-standing policy of not label...
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Premiers at odds over leveraging potash in Canada's trade war with U.S.
OTTAWA - Premiers are sharply divided over whether to use Canada's natural resources as leverage in the trade war with the U.S., and potash has emerged as a key point of contention. Canada is a major global supplier of potash, a key ingredient in ferti...
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World
Flood rescue enters fourth day in Nepal-China border as weather hampers air operations
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) - Poor weather hampered aerial rescue operations in Nepal on Saturday as the search for hundreds of missing people in areas devastated by catastrophic flash floods along the border with China entered its fourth day. ...
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Former Ecuadorian President Lenín Moreno sentenced to 5 years for corruption
QUITO, Ecuador (AP) - Former Ecuadorian President Lenín Moreno was sentenced Friday to 5 years in prison after a court found him guilty of accepting bribes from a Chinese company in exchange for helping it secure a contract to build a hydroelectric pla...
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Tampa Bay Rays set for new $2.3B stadium project after county and city approve financing plan
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - The Tampa Bay Rays got county approval Friday on a financing plan that will allow them to build a new stadium, a day after city officials approved their part for the $2.3 billion ballpark project that will replace the domed Tropicana...
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Resort-Style Retirement Living in Nanaimo's Old City Quarter
For many retirees, and those nearing retirement, staying in their home can be difficult. The time spent on day-to-day maintenance, plus dealing with bigger repairs usually required on an older home, can cut into time they'd rather spend enjoying their retirement. And if they're traveling, they don't want to worry about...
Jul 28, 2026
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Most people who volunteer for their strata council don't sign up to be an accountant. But for many in smaller strata communities, with less than 50 units, that's exactly what they end up doing. They spend time researching bylaws, getting quotes for maintenance, and worrying that something important has been missed. The...
Jun 09, 2026
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Island Good Launches New Website
Made here. Grown here. Connected here. Island Good launches new website to make shopping Island products easier Every choice to shop Island-made is a win for Vancouver Island communities and now it's easier than ever. Island Good has launched a newly redesigned website that helps Vancouver Islanders and visitors quickl...
Mar 19, 2026
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