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'A full court press:' power restoration continues for thousands in Nanaimo & Oceanside

NANAIMO - Thousands of people on Vancouver Island remain in the dark amid wide-ranging power outages from a strong wind storm. BC Hydro crews continue responding to dozens of outages on the mid-Island...

Alex Rawnsley 14h ago

Power out for over 15,000 BC Hydro customers across Nanaimo & Oceanside

NANAIMO - Brisk winds from an ongoing storm system zapped power to large numbers of people across the mid-Island. Roughly 7,500 BC Hydro customers lost power in the Nanaimo area starting at 9 a.m. on ...

Alex Rawnsley 18h ago

'Deplorable:' fishing violations net $30,000 fine for Gabriola Island woman

NANAIMO - A Gabriola Island woman was fined for making around $300,000 selling seafood, but refusing to provide the proper documentation. Melissa Dawn Larocque (Steer), 40, was fined $30,000 fine in p...

Alex Rawnsley 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

Locals plan to remove shoreline hazard in Qualicum Beach

QUALICUM BEACH - A community-led effort is underway to dispose of an unusual and unwelcome addition to the pristine shoreline of Qualicum Beach. Qualicum Beach Streamkeepers president David James said...

Kyle Ireland Dec 13, 2025

Seguin-Lescarbeau and Rimmer lead Clippers to Teddy Bear Toss win

NANAIMO - Two Clippers rose to the forefront on Teddy Bear Toss night at Frank Crane Arena.Jack Rimmer had the Teddy Bear Toss goal and added another while Eliot Seguin-Lescarbeau stopped all 41 shots...

Dec 13, 2025

Nanaimo RCMP searching for Alberta man accused of sexually abusing a child

NANAIMO - An Alberta man accused of multiple sexual offences in Alberta, may be residing in the Harbour City. Warrants have been issued for 33-year-old Kyle Soloway stemming from alleged incidents in ...

Alex Rawnsley Dec 12, 2025

More jail for prolific Nanaimo drug trafficker

NANAIMO - Marred by an extensive criminal history tied to life-long struggles, a local drug trafficker has been sentenced for a second time this year. Peter Anthony Alexander, 41, was handed two-and-a...

Ian Holmes Dec 12, 2025

Clippers' Grossbard coming into his own in rookie BCHL season

NANAIMO - On a team loaded with veterans, Clippers forward Indiana Grossbard is navigating his way through his rookie BCHL season. The American-born forward is just shy of his 18th birthday and has ga...

Alex Rawnsley Dec 11, 2025

Record registrations for Great Nanaimo Toy Drive prompting call for volunteers

NANAIMO - More people than ever are saying they need a little help this holiday season.Over 850 families and more than 1,700 children are registered to date to receive gifts from the Great Nanaimo Toy...

Dec 11, 2025