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Nomination period extended for Nanaimo Sport Achievement Awards
NANAIMO - The nomination period for the Nanaimo Sport Achievement Awards has been extended. The initial deadline of Dec. 31 has been moved back to Jan. 7.Nominations will be accepted in 17 different c...
Dec 31, 2023
Clippers triumphant in return of Colin Birkas
DUNCAN - The Clippers wrapped up 2023 with a day of good news off the ice and a 4-3 shootout win over Cowichan Valley,After a long nine month process head coach and general manager Colin Birkas was ba...
Dec 29, 2023
Tourism Nanaimo shuts down Northfield Road visitor info centre
NANAIMO - Citing a majority of its visitors aren't in fact destined for the Harbour City, a new visitor centre will open in a few months with the aim of better connecting with local tourists. Tourism ...
Dec 28, 2023
Top stories of 2023: Viral stories highlight Island's popular people and events
NANAIMO - A number of local stories touched our readers in a variety of ways, whether it be through humour, heartache, or overcoming amazing obstacles.Despite challenges for Canadian news media and so...
Dec 27, 2023
City of Nanaimo hosts New Year's Day family event
NANAIMO - A family-friendly, activity based event sums up the City of Nanaimo's New Year's Day event at Beban Park. Held on Monday, Jan. 1 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., Nanaimo's Parks, Recreation and Cultu...
Dec 27, 2023
Top Stories of 2023: better late than never – new downtown hotel opens following years of false hope
NANAIMO - While a new nine-storey hotel in the downtown of a city the size of Nanaimo is notable, this past spring's opening of the Courtyard by Marriott held extra meaning.Years prior to the City-own...
Dec 26, 2023
Top stories of 2023: Annual bathtub race provided all-time whale-tale
NANAIMO - While pristine conditions meant a largely uneventful race for most participants, a rookie tubber nearly soiled her wet suit while racing off the Neck Point area.Tara McDonald's debut in the ...
Dec 24, 2023
Dover Bay senior boys basketball team wins Salmon tournament, holds top ten provincial ranking
NANAIMO - Success has come early for the Dover Bay senior boys basketball team.The team heads into Christmas 2-0 in league play and coming off a win in their most recent tournament in Salmon Arm.Dover...
Dec 24, 2023
Top Stories of 2023: B.C.'s record wildfire year felt locally as drought persisted
NANAIMO - 2023 was an unforgettable year weather-wise, as the prolonged drought held over from 2022 continued to make an impact.While Vancouver Island was spared the worst of the wildfire season compa...
Dec 23, 2023
UPDATE: Payment issues resolved for holiday shoppers and travellers
UPDATE - Moneris have announced issues earlier impacting customers from using debit and credit cards have been resolved. - - - EARLIER - NANAIMO - Just in time for one of the busiest shopping and trav...
Dec 22, 2023