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Nanaimo man convicted of child luring; sexual assault/touching allegations tossed out

NANAIMO - Historic Facebook messages clearly demonstrated inappropriate conduct by a Nanaimo man, however, a judge ruled hands-on offending wasn't proven beyond a reasonable doubt.Craig Allen Sims, 41...

Alex Rawnsley Jan 31, 2024

Nanaimo man hospitalized after cycling 'directly into traffic' on Nicol St.

NANAIMO - A 43-year-old local man remains in hospital with serious injuries after reportedly veering into Nicol St. traffic.I happened on Tuesday, Jan. 30 at about 4:20 p.m. where emergency responders...

Jan 31, 2024

Following slow ramp-up, social housing plans begin taking shape in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Slow, yet steady progress is being made to build hundreds of badly needed supportive and affordable housing units in Nanaimo.In the summer of 2020 a Memorandum of Understanding between the C...

Jan 30, 2024

'She let her guard down:' Nanaimo woman out $4,000 after texting scam

NANAIMO - A local woman has lost around $4,000 after thinking she was helping her out-of-province son pay some bills. The unidentified woman alerted Nanaimo RCMP shortly after a Tuesday, Jan. 23 inter...

Alex Rawnsley Jan 29, 2024

VI Raiders laying foundation for 2024 season

NANAIMO - The Vancouver Island Raiders are making changes and additions on and off the field for the upcoming BCFC season.With alumni running back and now retired CFLer Andrew Harris at the helm the t...

Alex Rawnsley Jan 28, 2024

Clippers blanked for first time this season in 1-0 loss to Kings

NANAIMO - The Clippers finished the month of January with a 1-0 road loss to the Powell River Kings.Anthony Yu scored on a first period power play but from there the Clippers Tyler Hodges and the King...

Jan 27, 2024

Clippers outbattle Kings for 4-3 win

NANAIMO - The Clippers were pushed to the brink by the Powell River Kings but eventually prevailed for a 4-3 road win.Nanaimo got off to a strong start with two goals in the first seven and a half min...

Jan 26, 2024

'I smashed his head in with a hammer:' accused Nanaimo murderer leads undercover police to body parts

Editor's note: The story contains extremely graphic details which will likely disturb some readers. Discretion is strongly advised. VANCOUVER - Police quickly gained the trust of a Nanaimo woman durin...

Ian Holmes Jan 26, 2024

'She told me that she murdered Sid:' confessions revealed following gruesome death in Nanaimo

Editor's note: The story contains graphic details and reader discretion is advised.NANAIMO - A confession to a friend was entered as key evidence against a woman accused of killing her former boyfrien...

Jan 25, 2024

Merner grateful for 2024 BCHL all star experience

NANAIMO - The Clippers sent seven players to Penticton for the BCHL's all star weekend.Five players participated in the Jan. 19 Top Prospects game and two Clippers played in the three on three all sta...

Jan 24, 2024