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One day closure prevents access to Mt. Benson's summit

NANAIMO - Managing hazardous trees on a section of a popular hiking trail resulted in a temporary closure of the primary route leading up Mt. Benson. An extended section of trail beyond the first view...

Alex Rawnsley Apr 03, 2024

Cool, dry March for Nanaimo does little to ease drought concerns

NANAIMO - Despite a few warm days, March was a bit cooler than normal temperature-wise for the mid-Island with the lack of precipitation continuing to cause concern.Environment Canada meteorologist Br...

Apr 02, 2024

Pedestrian dies after hit by truck in central Nanaimo, driver in custody

NANAIMO - A 53-year-old woman hit by a truck in Nanaimo near the hospital on Tuesday has died as a result of her injuries. Emergency crews were called to Boundary Ave. near Meredith Rd. in front of th...

Ian Holmes Apr 02, 2024

Nanaimo RCMP arrest pair for allegedly stealing truck in Comox

NANAIMO - Technology played a key role in reuniting a Comox homeowner with his truck.Nanaimo RCMP Res. Cst. Gary O'Brien said on Friday, March 22 at 2:30 a.m. a Comox homeowner immediately reported hi...

Apr 02, 2024

Former Clipper goalie signs NHL deal with Panthers

NANAIMO - The goalie who led the Clippers to the BCHL finals in 2022 has signed a two-year entry level contract with the Florida Panthers.Cooper Black just finished his second year playing NCAA Divisi...

Apr 02, 2024

'I got pretty heavily into it:' Nanaimo drug trafficker jailed, hopes to beat addiction

NANAIMO - Drugs, heroin and fentanyl in particular, derailed a Nanaimo man who's hoping to get his life back on track. Gordon Clifford Brooks, 58, was handed a 20-month jail sentence on Wednesday, Mar...

Alex Rawnsley Apr 02, 2024

Couple fined thousands for illegally harvesting shellfish in Nanoose Bay

NANAIMO - Over-fishing and lying about it was costly for a couple following an outing to a Nanoose Bay beach.Sam Lam and his wife Hieu Tran each pleaded guilty to retaining oysters and clams above the...

Apr 01, 2024

Free Nanaimo pet care clinic celebrates five years

NANAIMO - A once small clinic helping people in need care for their cats and dogs shows no signs of slowing down amid high demand in the Nanaimo area. Helping Paws community clinic had its fifth anniv...

Alex Rawnsley Mar 31, 2024

Clippers fall 3-2 to Chiefs, end the BCHL season in fifth place

NANAIMO - A battle for playoff positioning ended with the Chilliwack Chiefs beating the Clippers 3-2 in the regular season finale.The Chiefs led 2-1 after the opening period with Nanaimo's Dylan Kinch...

Mar 30, 2024

Nanaimo Kettlebell Club to host Western Canadian Championships

NANAIMO - The Nanaimo Kettlebell Club is hosting a major lifting event on March 30.Organizer Solmon Macys said nearly 50 athletes will be at the Coast Bastion Hotel for the Western Canadian Championsh...

Mar 30, 2024