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Options proposed for 'Flying Phil' St. Luke memorial in Parksville

PARKSVILLE - How to permanently memorialize an iconic community-first legend is in the hands of the public.An online poll is determining a "Flying Phil" St. Luke memorial for the well known community ...

Mar 10, 2024

Clippers take over sole possession of fourth place with 5-3 win over the Grizzlies

COLWOOD - The Clippers won their fourth place showdown with the Victoria Grizzlies.After a 5-3 win at the Q Centre, Nanaimo has 55 points in the Coastal Division standings, two points more than fifth ...

Mar 09, 2024

Clippers lose defensive battle 3-1 to Surrey

NANAIMO - The Clippers were in a scoreless game for 54 minutes in their battle with Surrey.A goal by the Eagles Nathan Oickle woke up the offenses for the last five minutes of a Surrey 3-1 win.Just 17...

Mar 08, 2024

Nanaimo food bank project in jeopardy without funding boost: executive director

NANAIMO - A long-envisioned new home for Nanaimo Loaves and Fishes Community Food Bank is starving for a lifeline from the federal government. Already with local, regional and provincial government fi...

Alex Rawnsley Mar 08, 2024

Man jailed for violent Nanaimo home invasion, firearms offence

NANAIMO - A three year jail sentence has been levied against a man for a pair of incidents, including a south end home invasion. Kyle Robert Alex, 37, was sentenced on Wednesday, March 6 in provincial...

Daryl Major Mar 08, 2024

Nanaimo woman's murder trial scheduled to resume next month

Editors note: This article contains graphic descriptions of violence. Reader discretion is strongly advised.NANAIMO - Following a lengthy adjournment in mid February, a high profile murder trial of a ...

Mar 07, 2024

VIDEO: Clippers rookies embracing depth role with the club

NANAIMO - For Massimo Urbani and Ben Groome this hockey season has been a steady dose of practicing and working out, but very few games.Urbani has dressed for a handful of games but hasn't played yet ...

Mar 07, 2024

Fixing Nanaimo sinkhole presents unique challenges

NANAIMO - While the source of the problem isn't surprising, addressing it is proving to be trickier than expected. Discovered by a concerned resident in mid January, the City is working in coordinatio...

Daryl Major Mar 07, 2024

Mariners volleyball teams heading to CCAA nationals

NANAIMO - The VIU Mariners volleyball teams are going to national tournaments in Red Deer and Victoria.The women's side will get underway first with a match Wednesday, March 6 in Red Deer versus the U...

Mar 06, 2024

VIDEO: Nanaimo SAR base broken into, numerous items stolen

NANAIMO - Numerous valuables were swiped from Nanaimo Search and Rescue during an overnight break-in. It happened at the valued non-profit agency's Fourth St. headquarters on Tuesday, March 5 at about...

Mar 05, 2024