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Clippers lose game and players to injury in Prince George
PRINCE GEORGE - The Clippers scored first but spent much of their game against Prince George playing even or behind.Carson Lesiuk tallied early but then the Spruce Kings added three straight markers i...
Oct 18, 2025
Woodstoves should be in good working order as temperatures drop: Nanaimo Fire Rescue
NANAIMO - Woodstoves are less commonly used these days, however those relying on the traditional heating source are urged to maintain them properly. That message from Nanaimo Fire Rescue deputy fire c...
Oct 18, 2025
IMAX & recliner seating announced for Nanaimo's Avalon theatre
NANAIMO - Significant screen, sound and comfort additions are on the way to a Nanaimo movie theatre. Landmark Cinemas, which operates an Avalon theatre at Woodgrove Centre, outlined in an Oct. 10 news...
Oct 17, 2025
VIU Mariners again looking to rule PACWEST
NANAIMO - Coming off yet another strong season of volleyball at Vancouver Island University, the Mariners are poised to once again be at the top of their conference.The women were an impressive 19-1 l...
Oct 17, 2025
'He died because he did not have access:' push renewed for cath lab, NRGH patient tower
NANOOSE BAY - Yet another clear and direct message has been sent to the B.C. government: mid-Islanders won't tolerate inadequate primary healthcare. Around 250 people gathered at Nanoose Place Communi...
Oct 17, 2025
Nearly 1,200 tickets written during B.C. highway safety blitz
NANAIMO - A month-long enforcement campaign targeting drivers on numbered highways across the province led to 1,190 fines issued during the month of September. Officers from five units throughout the ...
Oct 16, 2025
Former Department of National Defence lands in Nanaimo officially transferred to SFN
NANAIMO - Following a prior federal government pledge to relinquish nearly 200 acres of vacant land, Snuneymuxw First Nation has officially assumed control of strategically located properties with int...
Oct 16, 2025
Clippers dealing with busy schedule, significant travel in October
NANAIMO - The Clippers are in the midst of their busiest month of the season with 11 games in October. After returning from the BCHL Showcase, Nanaimo has a record of 3-2-1. Assistant coach Evan Richa...
Oct 16, 2025
'We really would be overwhelmed:' annual Shakeout reminding Nanaimo residents to be prepared
NANAIMO - The province's annual earthquake readiness drill goes on Thursday. Organized by the British Columbia Earthquake Alliance, the Great B.C. Shakeout will see alerts sent out to all connected ce...
Oct 16, 2025
Nanaimo's TheatreOne shuts down amid funding crunch
NANAIMO - Serving as the mid-Island's only professional theatre company for 42 years, TheatreOne has been forced to fold effective immediately. Theatre One's membership formally voted to dissolve the ...
Oct 15, 2025