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Canadians advised by federal government to leave Russia while means available
OTTAWA - The Canadian government has updated its advice for anyone considering travelling to Russia. In a new post on the government's website, it says all travel to Russia should be avoided, and any ...
Mar 05, 2022
'It's very hard not knowing:' Parksville church holds candlelight vigil for Ukrainian family & friends
PARKSVILLE - A strong showing of support, unity and community was on display during an evening candlelight vigil in support of Ukraine in their conflict with Russia.Around 250 people gathered at the S...
Mar 05, 2022
Daniells hat trick leads Clippers to 6-3 win over Chiefs
NANAIMO - Kai Daniells scored the game winner and completed a hat trick with an empty netter as the Clippers used a strong third period to beat Chilliwack 6-3. Daniells also scored in the second perio...
Mar 04, 2022
Wounded Warrior run aims to raise cash and bury misconceptions
NANAIMO - A small relay team passing through Nanaimo intends to make a big difference in the lives of emergency responders mentally injured by their professions.Members from Wounded Warrior Run BC are...
Mar 04, 2022
Victim of UBCO attack honoured as family seeks justice
A GoFundMe to help the family of a woman who was killed while working as a security guard at the University of B.C. Okanagan (UBCO) campus in Kelowna has raised more than $64,000.Relatives of the vict...
Mar 04, 2022
Dover Bay senior boys basketball experiences strong growth season
NANAIMO - The Dover Bay senior boys team didn't make the provincial basketball tournament but their young team is expected to be a contender next year.Coach Darren Seaman said this year's team was a b...
Mar 04, 2022
Noise from burnouts, street racing at mall parking lot floods Nanaimo RCMP
NANAIMO - Police are hoping to deter street racing in response to numerous complaints at the Nanaimo North Town Centre parking lot.Res. Cst. Gary O'Brien said a local resident reported gatherings of u...
Mar 04, 2022
Man sentenced for lying to police following fatal hit & run in Parksville
NANAIMO - A man's unsophisticated bid to mislead police investigating an impaired driving case deepened the pain for the victim's family.Travis Zackery Taylor, 32, was sentenced to a 12 month conditio...
Mar 04, 2022
Fraud, breach of trust case against former B.C. legislature clerk rests with judge
VANCOUVER - Defence lawyers for British Columbia's former clerk of the legislature say the Crown has failed to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that their client committed any crimes related to fraud o...
Mar 04, 2022
Conservation officers relocate cougar from next to Nanaimo hospital & daycare
NANAIMO - A big cat caused some big problems for people around the hospital early Wednesday morning.A security guard near the front entrance saw a cougar around 4 a.m. and reported it soon after to po...
Mar 03, 2022