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Local runners eye 'big six' after capturing gold at Washington marathon event
NANAIMO - A pair of mid-Island runners have blitzed the field and taken out impressive wins at a recent large marathon event south of the border. Derek Binnersley, originally from Qualicum Beach, was ...
Jun 10, 2024
Nanaimo Track and Field Club hosts successful BC High School championships
NANAIMO - It's been a busy spring of hosting events for the Nanaimo Track and Field Club.The final weekend of May was the club's signature meet, the Elwood Wylie, while the club also welcome some of t...
Jun 10, 2024
Highly anticipated pro wrestling show nears at Nanaimo's Frank Crane Arena
NANAIMO - Riding momentum of a boon period for professional wrestling, a popular local independent circuit is about to take its fast-paced product to another level. Vancouver Island Pro Wrestling (VIP...
Jun 10, 2024
Busy times at the Nanaimo lawn bowling club on the heels of National Bowls Day
NANAIMO - The Nanaimo Lawn Bowling Club is into it's 101st season.One of the highlight events on their calendar, which runs from April to September, is National Bowls Day which happened June 1.Club pr...
Jun 08, 2024
Habitual offender sentenced for several crimes, including Nanaimo bear spray attack
PORT ALBERNI - A young man with a highly troubled past escaped further jail following a string of crimes in Nanaimo and Port Alberni. Already with 19 convictions as a young offender including multiple...
Jun 07, 2024
Toxic drug deaths drop across province in April, including substantial dip in Nanaimo area
NANAIMO - While still a significant health concern, the BC Coroners Service (BCCS) provided data indicating slight improvement in the ongoing toxic drug crisis. The BCCS reported 182 suspected toxic d...
Jun 06, 2024
Dover Bay Ultimate frisbee team scores their way to provincial tournament
NANAIMO - The Ultimate team from Dover Bay capped off a strong season with a trip to provincials in Kamloops. Dover had a 15th place showing at the 3A tournament at the end of May and were recognized ...
Jun 06, 2024
New pitch installed at Beban Park to support growing Nanaimo Cricket Club
NANAIMO - Steady growth over the last six years has led to a "dream" outcome for a group of local cricketers. The City of Nanaimo re-installed a cricket pitch at Beban Park fields for the first time s...
Jun 04, 2024
Gabriola Island woman competes in gruelling 48-hour paddle boat race
GABRIOLA ISLAND - An experienced local paddle boarder put her skills to the test during a continuous 113-kilometre endurance race in Washington State.Jeannie 'Salty' Johns, 55, is a small-business own...
Jun 04, 2024
'It's a really big deal:' huge crowds expected for popular Parksville street market
PARKSVILLE -A regional draw bringing vibrancy and an economic boost to Parksville's downtown core has returned. The annual Summer by the Sea Street Market takes place every Tuesday evening from 6 p.m....
Jun 04, 2024