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Adorable Norman is ready to add some fun to your life
NANAIMO - Meet Norman, a one-year-old Pit Bull Terrier/Labrador Retriever cross, who traded in a life on the streets for the comfort and care of the Nanaimo SPCA.Norman has the instincts of a farm dog...
Nov 10, 2025
Seguin-Lescarbeau carries Clippers to point in Cowichan Valley
NANAIMO - The Clippers lost 4-3 in overtime to Cowichan Valley but earned a point on the strength of a goaltending clinic from Eliot Seguin-Lescarbeau.He made 48 saves on 52 shots on a night Nanaimo w...
Nov 09, 2025
Clippers sink Capitals in Larioza's first game as captain
NANAIMO - Nathan Larioza will never forget his first night wearing the 'C' for the Clippers.He scored his first career goal in his 67th game in Nanaimo and his team beat their division rivals from Cow...
Nov 07, 2025
Parksville Fire Rescue benefits from new gear-cleaning devices
PARKSVILLE - New additions to the Parksville Fire Rescue (PFR) downtown hall are more efficiently cleaning potentially harmful contaminant threats facing firefighters. PFR chief Marc Norris said in th...
Nov 07, 2025
Wind storm cuts power for nearly 3,900 properties through Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Forecasted gusty winds have come as advertised and are causing some minor headaches.A pair of outages for an estimated 3,874 BC Hydro customers, likely related to a Pacific frontal system mo...
Nov 06, 2025
Clippers take on division leading Capitals in home and home series
NANAIMO - A three-game winning streak vaulted the Nanaimo Clippers into second place in the Coastal West division, setting the stage for a key Island rivalry this weekend.The Clippers can't catch the ...
Nov 06, 2025
Nanaimo man reoffends two weeks after release for child sexual abuse possession bust
Editors note: This article mentions sexual violence against young children, which may not be appropriate for some readers. Discretion is advised.NANAIMO - Newly freed after possessing child sexual abu...
Nov 05, 2025
Kitty siblings Enzo and Otto are ready for adventure
NANAIMO - Meet Enzo and Otto, a pair of bonded sibling six-year-old Domestic Short-hair cats.Both Enzo and Otto have been indoor cats and would like to remain so, but a catio is definitly on their Chr...
Nov 03, 2025
Clippers blank Grizzlies in home ice return
NANAIMO - After three weeks of road games the Clippers shutout the Victoria Grizzles 3-0 in their first home contest in 21 days.Nanaimo goalie Eliot Seguin-Lescarbeau recorded his third shutout of the...
Nov 01, 2025
Five gold medals for Island Top Team at Canadian Open tournament
NANAIMO - Island Top Team took home five gold medals at the ADCC Canadian Open grappling event in Richmond.The Saturday, Oct. 25 event saw the Nanaimo based Brazilian jiu-jitsu contingent win a total ...
Oct 29, 2025