Going to the Hall
Nanaimo Sports Hall of Fame induction class includes Abassi, Brown and Visser
NANAIMO - Three new members have been added to the Nanaimo Sports Hall of Fame. Founder of the VI Raiders Hadi Abassi, Olympian Yvonne Visser and long time member of the national media Larry Brown have been selected and will also be honoured at a ceremony on Friday, Feb. 20. Sophia Maher with the Nanaimo Museum said th...
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free rent for a year?
Unique contest injects buzz to Nanaimo A&B Sound building revival
NANAIMO - Budding local entrepreneurs are likely tuned into a promotion offering free rent for a year in the Soundworks development. Located at 1 Commercial St., former home of the long-closed A&B Sound in downtown Nanaimo, a pending contest aims to find one of several new tenants for the development scheduled to ...
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15 Goal Game
Clippers lose in OT in wild Family Day game in Vernon
VERNON - The Clippers went back and forth with the Vernon Vipers on Family Day and picked up a point in an 8-7 overtime loss.Vernon came out to a fast start with former Clipper Garin Ludwig scoring a goal 16 seconds into the game.Hayden Fechner tied the score less than 30 seconds later but then the Vipers tallied twice...
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Going to the Hall
Nanaimo Sports Hall of Fame induction class includes Abassi, Brown and Visser
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free rent for a year?
Unique contest injects buzz to Nanaimo A&B Sound building revival
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in custody
Youth arrested in Victoria & charged after Nanaimo mall shooting
NANAIMO - A 17-year-old youth remains in custody following a shooting outside Woodgrove Centre.The suspect, who cannot be named under the Youth Justice Act, is alleged to have shot a 15-year-old outside the shopping centre's entrance by the bus loop on Wednesday, Feb. 11 at around 3:30 p.m.Local Mounties were able to i...
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Beban Park
Nanaimo's Beban Park celebrates 50 years with Family Day fun
NANAIMO - Serving as a community gathering hub for the past five decades, it's only fitting this year's Family Day festivities in Nanaimo are staged at Beban Park. The City of Nanaimo is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Beban Park recreation complex on the Monday, Feb. 16 holiday, with numerous free activities,...
Feb 16, 2026
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locally sourced
'A teaching tool:' new Nanaimo cookbook bolstering culinary skills
NANAIMO - Tried and true recipes from local kitchens are on offer through a local grassroots organization. Nanaimo Community Kitchens has created 'Nourish Nanaimo: A Community Cookbook & Local Food Guide', which features 100 recipes they've tested with different groups throughout the region, and are designed to be ...
Feb 15, 2026
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migratory patterns
Dogs barred from Oceanside beaches during Brant geese migration
PARKSVILLE - Oceanside beachgoers are being asked to keep their canine friends at home for now.Two Parksville beaches will be off-limits to dogs for the next few months, as the Black Brant geese are making their way to the area to feed and rest, as part of their annual migration from California and Mexico to their nort...
Feb 15, 2026
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Doubling the Kings
Boisvert the hero of Clippers Valentine's Day game
NANAIMO - Sam Boisvert just kept scoring for the Clippers with a four goal performance in an 8-4 win over Powell River.He scored twice in the first period and tallied twice more in the second in a game that was never really in doubt.Nanaimo led 4-1 after the opening 20 minutes and 8-3 at the second intermission break.O...
Feb 15, 2026
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'Nothing could be saved:' Rotary Bowl equipment shed destroyed
NANAIMO - A suspicious fire flattened a Nanaimo Track and Field storage shed, with only the metal siding remaining. Emergency crews were called to the Rotary Bowl on Third St. on Monday, Feb. 9 at around 4:30 a.m. Nanaimo RCMP Res. Cst. Gary O'Brien said the container shed was fully engulfed in flames when firefighters...
Feb 14, 2026
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British Columbia
Amazon violated labour code with selective pay increase to B.C. workers, board finds
NEW WESTMINSTER - The B.C. Labour Relations Board says online retail giant Amazon violated the province's labour code by giving workers at most of its facilities scheduled pay increases, but leaving out unionized warehouse employees in Delta, B.C. The ...
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school shooting
B.C. police watchdog to determine whether to investigate Tumbler Ridge shooting
SURREY - British Columbia's police watchdog is taking steps to determine whether its mandate is met to investigate the mass shooting in the small northeastern community of Tumbler Ridge last week. Nine people, including the shooter, were killed last Tu...
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Health, education, public safety to be protected in B.C. budget, Minister Bailey says
VICTORIA - British Columbia's finance minister describes the government's budget being unveiled today as disciplined, focused and serious. Brenda Bailey says the government will protect the core services of health and education, while there will also ...
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As portables arrive in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., expert says feeling safe a priority
The co-founder of a group that supports victims and their families after mass shootings says a top priority when bringing students back to school in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., is to make them feel safe again. "No kid can learn in fear," said Anita Busch, wit...
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Canada's provinces contend with fresh shocks ahead of 2026 budget season
OTTAWA - The outlook for Canada's provinces is difficult to chart but some surprising resilience to U.S. trade pressures and historical revisions to economic data have most provinces on better footing heading into the 2026 budget season, argues a new a...
12h ago
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Youth charged in shooting that sent 15-year-old to hospital in Nanaimo, B.C.
NANAIMO - Police on Vancouver Island say a 17-year-old boy has been charged after a shooting last week sent a 15-year-old victim to hospital. Nanaimo RCMP say the victim was treated in hospital and is recovering after being released. Mounties say the...
22h ago
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Local Sports
Going to the Hall
Nanaimo Sports Hall of Fame induction class includes Abassi, Brown and Visser
NANAIMO - Three new members have been added to the Nanaimo Sports Hall of Fame. Founder of the VI Raiders Hadi Abassi, Olympian Yvonne Visser and long time member of the national media Larry Brown have been selected and will also be honoured at a ceremony on Friday, Feb. 20. Sophia Maher with the Nanaimo Museum said th...
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Medals on the Machine
Nanaimo Rowing Club bring home medals from indoor competition at Brentwood School
NANAIMO - The first competition of 2026 for the Nanaimo Rowing Club was held indoors. Sixteen athletes participated in the Kraken Indoor Rowing Championships at Brentwood School in Mill Bay. Nanaimo club athletes earned seven gold medals, two silvers and one bronze, the most the NRC has ever won at the event. "The...
Feb 07, 2026
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Draft Day
Timbermen make six first round picks in 2026 WLA draft
NANAIMO - The Nanaimo Timbermen dominated the 2026 WLA draft with six of the first seven selections in the first round. They also added two Nanaimo Junior A stars in Andrew Bowman and Jordan Vincent as territorial picks Bowman was the BCJALL league MVP in 2025 and is extremely happy to be staying home in Nanaimo. "...
Jan 30, 2026
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15 Goal Game
Clippers lose in OT in wild Family Day game in Vernon
VERNON - The Clippers went back and forth with the Vernon Vipers on Family Day and picked up a point in an 8-7 overtime loss.Vernon came out to a fast start with former Clipper Garin Ludwig scoring a goal 16 seconds into the game.Hayden Fechner tied the score less than 30 seconds later but then the Vipers tallied twice...
15h ago
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Doubling the Kings
Boisvert the hero of Clippers Valentine's Day game
NANAIMO - Sam Boisvert just kept scoring for the Clippers with a four goal performance in an 8-4 win over Powell River.He scored twice in the first period and tallied twice more in the second in a game that was never really in doubt.Nanaimo led 4-1 after the opening 20 minutes and 8-3 at the second intermission break.O...
Feb 15, 2026
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Dominant Offense
Six different Clippers hit the scoresheet in win over Surrey
NANAIMO - The Clippers continue to wrack up goals with a 6-2 win over the Surrey Eagles.In their past two games the Clippers have outscored their opponents 11-3 and the club has scored five goals or more in five of their last six contests.Tanner Bruender opened the scoring 24 seconds into the first period against Surre...
Feb 14, 2026
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Canada
Amazon violated labour code with selective pay increase to B.C. workers, board finds
NEW WESTMINSTER - The B.C. Labour Relations Board says online retail giant Amazon violated the province's labour code by giving workers at most of its facilities scheduled pay increases, but leaving out unionized warehouse employees in Delta, B.C. The ...
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Availability of desk space unclear as feds boost in-office time for public servants
OTTAWA - Public Services and Procurement Canada will not answer repeated questions about whether there will be enough office space to accommodate the federal government's new policy on in-office work. Most public servants are expected to be in the offi...
2h ago
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Ottawa kept people on Canada's no-fly list without 'necessary grounds': spy watchdog
OTTAWA - A new report from the national spy watchdog says the federal government kept some people on Canada's no-fly list without proper justification. The government is responsible for screening travellers through the Passenger Protect Program, common...
2h ago
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B.C. police watchdog to determine whether to investigate Tumbler Ridge shooting
SURREY - British Columbia's police watchdog is taking steps to determine whether its mandate is met to investigate the mass shooting in the small northeastern community of Tumbler Ridge last week. Nine people, including the shooter, were killed last Tu...
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Canada should work to recruit bilingual health workers, Senate report says
OTTAWA - A Senate report is calling on the federal government to fast-track immigration and credential recognition for francophone and bilingual health-care workers. The Senate committee on Official Languages recently wrapped up a study on language bar...
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Israeli military says more than 1,500 Canadians were serving in its ranks last year
OTTAWA - The Israeli military says more than 1,500 people with Canadian citizenship - soldiers holding dual or multiple citizenships - were serving in its ranks as of a year ago, according to documents obtained by an Israeli organization. The news come...
3h ago
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World
Police arrest man who ran towards the US Capitol building holding a shotgun
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. Capitol Police in Washington, D.C., arrested an 18-year-old man Tuesday after he ran from his vehicle towards the west side of the Capitol Building armed with a shotgun. Capital Police Chief Michael Sullivan said th...
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Peru's Congress removes interim President Jerí as he faces a corruption probe
LIMA, Peru (AP) - Peru's Congress on Tuesday voted to remove interim President José Jerí from office as he faces corruption allegations, triggering a fresh wave of political instability just weeks before the nation's April presidential and congressiona...
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Federal judge rules Kilmar Abrego Garcia can't be re-detained by immigration authorities
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement cannot re-detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia because a 90-day detention period has expired and the government has no viable plan for deporting him, a federal judge ruled on Tuesday. The Salvadoran nation...
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Your New Base for Holiday Gifts + Winter Gear: MEC Nanaimo Is Open
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...
Dec 14, 2025
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guide dogs
CNIB in need of volunteers to foster future service dogs across Canada
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...
Jul 23, 2025
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Vancouver Island Economic Alliance - Celebrate Island Good in June
The Vancouver Island Economic Alliance brought Island Good to life in 2018. Since then, Island Good has become the leader in helping Island residents find locally grown, made and produced products. Now, more than ever, that consumer sentiment to support local is growing. Let Island Good help you find the way to island ...
May 27, 2025
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