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Advocacy group demands improved healthcare for mid and north Island

NANAIMO - Inequities in tertiary healthcare services north of the Malahat is the focus of a formally launched advocacy campaign. Well-known Nanaimo-based health advocate Donna Hais unveiled Faircare A...

Daryl Major Apr 10, 2024

Clippers pick up character 5-3 win in Game 3 win over Grizzlies

NANAIMO - The Clippers got their first lead of their series with Victoria then they pushed for their first win.Nanaimo won 5-3 and trail their best of seven with the Grizzlies 2-1.Joel Plante had a bi...

Apr 09, 2024

'We've basically tripled since 2016:' Nanaimo homeless census sees significant rise

NANAIMO - To nobody's surprise, the number of unsheltered people in Nanaimo has surged significantly. A final report on the 2023 Nanaimo Point-in-Time Count & Survey showed 515 people were unhouse...

Ian Holmes Apr 09, 2024

'A really good way for me to push myself:' 11-year-old Nanaimo skater keeps grinding

NANAIMO - A young local girl is getting rewarded for the hard work she's putting in at area skateparks.Evie Pritchard, 11, recently earned a pair of top finishes at high-level events in eastern Canada...

Alex Rawnsley Apr 09, 2024

Island tourism operators optimistic of stronger summer season

NANAIMO - A significant rebound year in 2023, coupled with positive initial signs this year are providing some long overdue hope for Vancouver Island tourism operators. Destination Canada said over 77...

Apr 08, 2024

Nanaimo woman speaks out after dog ingests illicit drugs

NANAIMO - A normally energetic hunting dog isn't quite himself after recently eating a potentially life-threatening amount of street drugs. On the afternoon of Thursday, April 4 nearly nine-year-old B...

Alex Rawnsley Apr 08, 2024

Local Habitat for Humanity chapter alters course to mitigate housing crisis

NANAIMO - Increased density and a lease as opposed to ownership model signifies a bold new approach by a local non-profit organization determined to more meaningfully combat high housing costs.Habitat...

Alex Rawnsley Apr 07, 2024

Early deficit haunts Clippers in 8-2 Game 2 loss to Grizzlies

COLWOOD - A difficult first minute set the tone for a lopsided Game 2 loss for the Clippers in their series with Victoria.The Grizzlies scored 21 seconds off the opening faceoff and then again 14 seco...

Apr 06, 2024

Mid Island Pirates set to open 2024 BC Premier Baseball League season

NANAIMO - The Mid Island Pirates host the Victoria Eagles to start their BCPBL campaign on April 6.The Pirates went 26-22 in their 2023 regular season and coach Pete Entwistle is looking forward to a ...

Apr 06, 2024

Clippers lose 4-2 to Grizzlies in playoff opener

NANAIMO - The Clippers were outscored 3-1 in a critical second period in a 4-2 Game 1 playoff loss in Victoria.The Grizzlies Reegan Hiscock and Nanaimo's Michael Murtagh exchanged first period markers...

Apr 05, 2024