Season Finale
Clippers lose to Eagles, fall to sixth place
NANAIMO - The Clippers seven game winning streak came to an end with a 4-2 loss to the Surrey Eagles.With the setback in their final regular season contest Nanaimo will finish in sixth place in the Coastal Division standings.The Clippers never led in the game trailing 1-0 after the first period and sitting tied at 2-2 ...
Mar 30, 2025
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local votes
'I'm not concerned about it:' Nanaimo-Ladysmith Greens dismiss vote split worries
NANAIMO - In a riding where a majority of votes were split three ways back in 2021, the newly minted Green Party candidate is not concerned about a potential repeat. Paul Manly finished in third place in the last federal election, 2,186 votes behind the NDP's Lisa Marie Barron, and 987 votes behind second place Conserv...
Mar 29, 2025
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big visit
'My gut tells me 600 to 900:' hundreds have booked accommodations as Nanaimo 'infusion' draws near
NANAIMO - It's a sudden influx of visitors, mainly Americans, into Canada - but despite recent rhetoric, this group is being welcomed with open arms. Hundreds of visitors from all across the United States, and some further overseas, are registered, have booked accommodations and are planning their trips to Nanaimo over...
Mar 29, 2025
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Season Finale
Clippers lose to Eagles, fall to sixth place
Mar 30, 2025
local votes
'I'm not concerned about it:' Nanaimo-Ladysmith Greens dismiss vote split worries
Mar 29, 2025
Nanaimo, Parksville and Area
Seven Straight
Clippers still in line for home ice advantage in playoffs after OT win
DUNCAN -The Clippers are on a tremendous run, winning seven consecutive games.Nanaimo won 2-1 in overtime in Cowichan Valley in their final road game of the regular season.Caron Lesiuk scored in the first period and Patrick Fortune notched the overtime winner.First star Vladimir Nikitin was solid throughout the night m...
Mar 29, 2025
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heading to jail
'Like trading cards in school:' mid-Island man sent to jail for sharing child abuse images
Editors note: This article contains details of the sexual abuse of children. Reader discretion is strongly advised. NANAIMO - A 39-year-old man will spend the next eight months behind bars followed by two years probation for admitting to possessing and sharing graphic and violent child pornography. Corey Samuel Robinso...
Mar 28, 2025
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when the walls fell
Demolition underway for former Howard Johnson hotel property in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - The landscape of the gateway to downtown Nanaimo is finally changing, after years of sitting dormant. Demolition crews ramped up their work at the former Howard Johnson hotel site at the corner of Terminal Ave. and Comox Rd. this week, after starting their site preparation and other work late last year. Excav...
Mar 28, 2025
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readjustment
B.C. Premier David Eby walking back tariff bill after 'anxiety' from stakeholders
VANCOUVER - British Columbia Premier David Eby says his government is walking back a key portion of its controversial tariff response law, admitting the proposed legislation "didn't get the balance right." He says the legislation known as Bill 7 needs appropriate "safeguards" after a wave of critici...
Mar 28, 2025
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campaign stop
Conservative leader pitches life sentences for 'very worst offenders' at Nanaimo campaign visit
NANAIMO - Locking away fentanyl and human traffickers, as well as firearms dealers formed the backbone of a campaign stop in the Harbour City. Speaking at Western Forest Products at Duke Point on Friday, March 28, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre outlined his plans to introduce life sentences for "those who co...
Mar 28, 2025
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price pressures
'Rather uncertain right now:' tariffs, summer & carbon tax causing Island gas price fluctuations
NANAIMO - 'Uncertainty' is a word being used a lot to describe how gas prices may change in the coming weeks and months. A number of factors are at play, according to GasBuddy's Patrick De Haan who said a change in policy direction from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) on volume of oil produ...
Mar 28, 2025
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British Columbia
Special mediator called in over Kootenay Lake Ferry dispute in B.C.
British Columbia's government has called in a special mediator to try and solve a months-long labour dispute impacting the Kootenay Lake ferry. Labour Minister Jennifer Whiteside says in a statement that veteran mediator Vince Ready will work with operator Western Pacific Marine and the B.C. General Employees' Union to...
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Poilievre pitches Tories as best choice to stand up to Trump as Singh heads to B.C.
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre brushed off suggestions of campaign turmoil Sunday as he pitched his party as the best choice to stand up to U.S. President Donald Trump. As the second week of the federal election campaign begins, another round of U.S. tariffs expected on Wednesday threatens to overtake th...
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Michael Bublé set to host Juno Awards tonight in Halifax
VANCOUVER - Michael Bublé will bring his trademark touch of charm to the Juno Awards in Vancouver tonight. "The Voice" coach and Canadian pop crooner is set to host this year's celebration of homegrown music. The Junos broadcast live on CBC from Vancouver's Rogers Arena with performances by rising coun...
17h ago
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Raffi says he's working on a song about democracy written for kids
VANCOUVER - Children's singer Raffi says he's planning a song about democracy written especially for young listeners. The "Baby Beluga" creator says the idea came to him about a week ago, and since then, he's been working away on the lyrics. He says they'll include the line "A, B, C, D - democracy."...
Mar 30, 2025
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Tesla protests planned across Canada as part of international 'day of action'
Hundreds of protests at Tesla showrooms around the world are expected today, including multiple ones organized in provinces across Canada. The events, dubbed the Tesla Takedown's Global Day of Action, is the latest demonstration by those who object to the role Tesla CEO Elon Musk has played in the administration of U.S...
Mar 29, 2025
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Single, album of the year to be announced at tonight's Juno Awards industry gala
VANCOUVER - Some of Canada's rising stars and biggest names are set to be honoured tonight at the Juno Awards industry gala in Vancouver. Winners in more than 40 categories will be announced, including for single and album of the year, as well as a new Juno recognizing South Asian music. Folk singer Sarah Harmer will r...
Mar 29, 2025
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National Event
VIU to host 2026 CCAA men's basketball championship
NANAIMO - For the second time in four years the VIU Mariners will host a CCAA basketball national tournament.In 2022 it was the women's nationals that ended with a silver medal finish for the university, now the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association has awarded the Mariners the 2026 men's nationals.The tournament wi...
Mar 26, 2025
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Raiders Retooling
Raiders building roster to take a step forward in 2025
NANAIMO - The VI Raiders made major strides in 2024 and the expectation is progress even further this upcoming season.After an 0-10 campaign in 2023 the Raiders finished 4-6 last year.Head coach Shawn Arabsky was encourage by the results especially late in the season."Last year was definitely a step forward for th...
Mar 23, 2025
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touchdown
'Pretty special moment:' first ever all-female tackle football game coming to Nanaimo
NANAIMO - History will be made on Saturday, with the first-ever all-female tackle football game on Vancouver Island. The V.I. Steelers will host the Mainland Wildcats for a game at q'unq'inuqwstuxw Stadium on Third St on Saturday, March 22, a week after the province's first-ever all-female game was played between the t...
Mar 21, 2025
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Season Finale
Clippers lose to Eagles, fall to sixth place
NANAIMO - The Clippers seven game winning streak came to an end with a 4-2 loss to the Surrey Eagles.With the setback in their final regular season contest Nanaimo will finish in sixth place in the Coastal Division standings.The Clippers never led in the game trailing 1-0 after the first period and sitting tied at 2-2 ...
Mar 30, 2025
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Seven Straight
Clippers still in line for home ice advantage in playoffs after OT win
DUNCAN -The Clippers are on a tremendous run, winning seven consecutive games.Nanaimo won 2-1 in overtime in Cowichan Valley in their final road game of the regular season.Caron Lesiuk scored in the first period and Patrick Fortune notched the overtime winner.First star Vladimir Nikitin was solid throughout the night m...
Mar 29, 2025
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Veteran Leadership
VIDEO: Clippers graduating players excited for Fred Page Cup playoffs
NANAIMO - The Clippers oldest and most experience players have just a pair of games left in their junior careers and one more run to try to win a playoff championship. Connor DeTurris, Luke Lavery, Dylan Kinch, Cole Lonsdale, James Johnson and Chazz Nixon are gearing up for their final BCHL post season with a lot of op...
Mar 27, 2025
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Canada
'Still very dire': Canadian Red Cross is fundraising following Myanmar earthquake
A representative for the Canadian Red Cross says the situation on the ground in Myanmar is "still very dire and tragic" days after a massive earthquake that has killed more than 1,700 people. Canadian Red Cross operations lead Chiran Livera said teams ...
9h ago
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Europe's rearmament an 'extraordinary opportunity' for Quebec, Legault says
HANOVER - Quebec Premier François Legault believes Europe's rearmament presents an "extraordinary opportunity" for his province as it tries to diversify trade away from the United States. Legault told a gathering in Hanover, Germany, that Europe plans...
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Judge rejects Hudson's Bay proposal in creditor protection case
TORONTO - An Ontario judge rejected a Hudson's Bay restructuring agreement Saturday evening, increasing the likelihood that lenders may seek to push the company into receivership. In a written decision issued Saturday, Ontario Superior Court judge Pete...
20h ago
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Poilievre shrugs off reports of campaign turmoil as he pitches tax relief
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre brushed off reports of campaign turmoil Sunday as he pitched his party as the best choice to stand up to U.S. President Donald Trump. With the second week of the federal election campaign underway, another ...
20h ago
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'Sobering statistic:' One-fifth of pollinators in North America at extinction risk
FREDERICTON - Many butterflies, bees and moths are fluttering into oblivion. A new report co-authored by a Canadian researcher warns that more than one-fifth of pollinator species it studied in North America are at risk of extinction. Out of 759 pollin...
20h ago
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American invasion of Canada would spark decades-long insurgency, expert predicts
HALIFAX - If U.S. President Donald Trump fails in his stated goal of annexing Canada through economic force, what would happen if he ordered the world's most powerful military to invade? Some experts and academics say it's a notion too preposterous to ...
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World
Deaths from devastating earthquake in Myanmar climb past 1,700
MANDALAY, Myanmar (AP) - The death toll from the earthquake that hit Myanmar has risen to more than 1,700 as more bodies have been pulled from the rubble, the country's military-led government said Monday. Government spokesman Maj. Gen. Zaw Min Tun told state-run MRTV that another 3,400 have been injured and more than ...
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Wisconsin Supreme Court refuses to take case challenging Elon Musk's $1 million payments
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A unanimous Wisconsin Supreme Court on Sunday refused to hear a last-minute attempt by the state's Democratic attorney general to stop billionaire Elon Musk from handing over $1 million checks to two voters, a ruling that came just minutes before the planned start of the rally. Two lower courts had...
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Iran has rejected direct negotiations with the US in response to Trump's letter
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Iran's president said Sunday that Tehran had rejected direct negotiations with the United States in response to a letter from President Donald Trump over its rapidly advancing nuclear program. The remarks from President Masoud Pezeshkian represented the first official acknowledgment o...
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