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Multiple Nanaimo-Vancouver BC Ferries sailings cancelled due to high winds
NANAIMO - A pre-Christmas wind storm is causing havoc for those looking to get where they need to be for the holidays.Strong winds forecasted by Environment Canada has prompted BC Ferries to cancel mu...
Dec 22, 2025
Clippers win final game of 2025 against Grizzlies
COLWOOD - The Clippers entered their two week holiday break on a winning note.Nanaimo never trailed in a 6-5 win over the Victoria Grizzlies.Landon Pappas led the offense with two goals and an assist ...
Dec 20, 2025
Clippers can't solve Bulldogs Hirschorn in home shutout loss
NANAIMO - The Clippers home ice struggles continued with a 2-0 home loss to the Alberni Valley Bulldogs.Alberni Valley scored power play goals from Wyatt Blace and Kai Matthew late in the first period...
Dec 19, 2025
'Put a smile on people's faces:' Nanaimo students bring warmth and support to those in need
NANAIMO - Local students are working hard this month ensuring everyone has a smile on their face this Christmas.Students from Georgia Avenue Elementary School in south Nanaimo were busy on Thursday, D...
Dec 18, 2025
Top Stories of 2025: Suspicious deaths commanding considerable Nanaimo RCMP resources
NANAIMO - A pair of suspicious deaths just days apart in the city's north end have seen extensive police resources devoted.Local Mounties discovered the body of 65-year-old Sherry Shelley in the early...
Dec 18, 2025
Forecasted high winds cancelling some Nanaimo-Vancouver ferry crossings
NANAIMO - With strong winds in the forecast, particularly along the Strait of Georgia, multiple ferries are being cancelled between Vancouver Island and the Mainland.BC Ferries announced, on Thursday,...
Dec 18, 2025
Long-awaited second playground opens at Parksville's Springwood Elementary
PARKSVILLE - The number of playing options for Parksville kids has increased.A ribbon was cut to mark the official opening of the new playground equipment at Springwood Elementary on Despard Ave. on W...
Dec 17, 2025
Clippers come up one goal shy against league leading Capitals
DUNCAN - The Clippers ended their season series with the Cowichan Valley Capitals with a 5-4 loss.After winning the three head to head matchups Nanaimo lost four games in a row, including one in overt...
Dec 17, 2025
Snuggly cat Cotton Candy ready to sweeten up your life
NANAIMO - Say hello to Cotton Candy, a one-year-old female Domestic Short-hair cat who's ready to find her forever snuggle spot.Cotton Candy is looking for an indoor-only home where she can feel safe,...
Dec 15, 2025
Training, fundraising take precedence in winter months for Nanaimo Rowing Club
NANAIMO - The future of rowing and paddling in the Harbour City seems very bright.While Nanaimo city council has approved a gathering space, boat storage room, and public washroom facility at Loudon P...
Dec 14, 2025