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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 7, 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 7, 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 6, 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 6, 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 5, 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 3, 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 1, 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
Titan the rotty is a true gentle giant
NANAIMO - Meet Titan, an almost five-year-old Rottweiler mix looking for a place to call home.Titan is a big boy, with a heart almost as big as his head, and that's saying something!Titan is an affect...
Oct 28, 2025
Work starts on Nanaimo Harbour ferry terminal revamp
NANAIMO - Over the next several months crews are upgrading terminals on both sides of the Nanaimo to Gabriola Island route. Extending the life of both terminals as opposed to replacement was selected ...
Oct 28, 2025