Tag Archives: Community

Coldest Night of the Year looking to set new donation records for Nanaimo & Oceanside
NANAIMO - The biggest fundraiser for the Island Crisis Care Society (ICCS) is back this weekend, and it's never too late to add your support.After receiving record-breaking donations in 2023, the annu...
Feb 24, 2024

Clippers double Capitals 4-2 despite giving up 47 shots
NANAIMO - The Clippers had outstanding performances from a trio of players in a 4-2 win over Cowichan Valley.Goalie Chazz Nixon stopped 45 of 47 shots and was named the first star in the victory.Nanai...
Feb 23, 2024

'Probably not the highest price we're going to pay:' refinery repairs adding to gas pump pain
NANAIMO - Mid-Island motorists might have noticed the slow increase in gas prices this week, and experts say it hasn't peaked yet.Oil refinery repairs in Washington state and the recent temporary clos...
Feb 23, 2024

Ladysmith RCMP look for witnesses after shots fired
LADYSMITH - Police in Ladysmith are turning to the public for answers following an early morning shooting.It happened on Sunday, Feb. 18, where a parked unoccupied vehicle outside a home was shot at o...
Feb 23, 2024

VIU Mariners heading to PACWEST volleyball provincials with high expectations
NANAIMO - The VIU Mariners volleyball teams will be going for gold at the PACWEST provincials at Douglas College.The women finished first in league play with a record of 18-2 while the men are the sec...
Feb 23, 2024

'It's definitely precedent setting:' commercial prawn operator fined $250K
NANAIMO - Prawning in an environmentally sensitive area off the lower Sunshine Coast resulted in a heavy fine and fishing gear seizure against a Delta man. A recent provincial court sentencing hearing...
Feb 23, 2024

Non-market workforce housing proposed in Parksville
PARKSVILLE - A local non-profit organization intends to build a 36-unit apartment-style building on the city's southern edge. Members of Parksville Lions Housing Society outlined its plans earmarked f...
Feb 23, 2024

VIDEO: Clippers' Nixon settling into number one goaltender role
NANAIMO - It's only been nine games but Clippers goalie Chazz Nixon has put up stellar numbers and put his stamp on the starting goaltender position. With a 7-2 record, 2.19 goals against average, a ....
Feb 22, 2024

Nanaimo area resurgence aiding comeback of Vancouver Island marmots
NANAIMO - On the cusp of being wiped out forever, Vancouver Island marmot populations are slowly, yet steadily gaining traction.Efforts by Nanaimo-based Marmot Recovery Foundation focusses on increasi...
Feb 22, 2024

Thieves bust into Lantzville jewelry store during early morning heist
LANTZVILLE - Restoration crews replaced customers at a Lantzville store following an early morning break-in.Keller's Jewellers, located in Lantzville's village core, was broken into by multiple suspec...
Feb 21, 2024