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Mid-island municipalities encourage digital accounts in wake of Canada Post strike
NANAIMO - As the strike by Canadian postal workers extends into October, local municipalities are warning residents about how to avoid any possible service disruptions it may cause. Regular mail and p...
Oct 07, 2025
One-year-old Yoshi looking for a home to match his energy
NANAIMO - It's time to level up by adding Yoshi to your life.Yoshi is a one-year-old male German Shepherd Labrador Retriever mix who wants to add some excitement into your life.This energetic boy is s...
Oct 06, 2025
'It's great for all ages:' Western Canadian Powerlifting Championships takes over downtown Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Some of the strongest people in Canada are in Nanaimo this weekend, competing to see who among them can lift the most weight. The 2025 Canadian Powerlifting Western Canadian Championships (C...
Oct 05, 2025
Clippers earn point in OT road loss to Bulldogs
NANAIMO - The Clippers gained a point in a hard fought 2-1 overtime loss in Alberni Valley.It was the goalies who took centre stage with Dryden Riley stopping 34 of 36 shots in his first start with Na...
Oct 04, 2025
VI Raiders have one final tune up ahead of return to BCFC Playoffs
NANAIMO - After a four year absence the VI Raiders will return to the BCFC playoffs.The Raiders have a 4-4-1 record heading into their final regular season game and they know they will finish the seas...
Oct 04, 2025
Clippers take down undefeated Capitals
NANAIMO - The Clippers toppled Cowichan Valley 7-4 to hand the Capitals their first loss of the season.Nanaimo improved to 3-1 in game they led wire to wire.Charles Beland notched a first period power...
Oct 03, 2025
'A taboo grief that nobody talks about:' Nanaimo run creating conversation around pregnancy loss
NANAIMO - Bringing more conversations around pregnancy and infant loss into the light is a driving force for an event this weekend.The Butterfly Run on Vancouver Island will take place in Nanaimo on S...
Oct 03, 2025
$2.125 million donation going towards potential Qualicum Beach golf course purchase
QUALICUM BEACH - The vision of purchasing a local golf course for parkland and housing purposes has received a major boost.The Town of Qualicum Beach confirmed they've entered into a conditional donat...
Oct 03, 2025
Some Island highways now under winter tire requirements
NANAIMO - A select number of area highways have new requirements for tire condition and type, with October upon us.Chains or appropriate winter, or mud and snow, tires are now required on the Malahat,...
Oct 02, 2025
Kittens Twizzler and Blackberry will melt your heart
NANAIMO - It's time to step into a double black void!Twizzler and Blackberry are a pair of 10-week-old, Domestic Medium and Short Hair former street kitties, who are ready to start their new life indo...
Oct 02, 2025