Tag Archives: Community
VIU Mariners teams boast impressive results in first half of 2023-24 PACWEST season
NANAIMO - The first half of the VIU Mariners 2023-24 sports schedule is over with a lot of success along the way.VIU hosted the PACWEST soccer provincials in late October with the women's team making ...
Dec 15, 2023
Former NHLer Gene Carr of Nanaimo passes away
NANAIMO - One of the few players from the Harbour City to play in the National Hockey League has passed away.On Thursday, Dec. 14, the Los Angeles Kings announced the passing of Gene Carr, who played ...
Dec 14, 2023
SD68 to examine prefab/modular expansion options to ease capacity crunch
NANAIMO - Local school district trustees and senior staff are expected to investigate cheaper and faster ways to combat capacity issues within Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools (NLPS). During a Wednesd...
Dec 14, 2023
'We want to become a permanent recycling centre:' Parksville waste diversion service continues
PARKSVILLE - A popular non curbside recycling service for the Parksville Qualicum Beach area is far more than a flash in the pan.The Parksville Community Centre Society (PCCS) and Recycle BC recently ...
Dec 14, 2023
Clippers open up big lead and prevail 7-3 over the Express
NANAIMO - The Clippers put together a fantastic start to their pre-Christmas three game road trip by putting up seven goals against the Express.Nanaimo built up a 4-0 lead halfway through the game on ...
Dec 13, 2023
'He just scores goals:' Matthew Wood of Nanaimo makes Canada's world junior team
NANAIMO - Local hockey fans will have even more of a reason to be invested in the annual World Junior Championship (WJC).Following a three-day selection camp in Ontario, Matthew Wood of Nanaimo was na...
Dec 13, 2023
Two new warming centres opening in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Two local non-profits have answered the call for more warming centre options through the winter.The Island Crisis Care Society (ICCS) will operate a daily warming centre at the former locati...
Dec 13, 2023
Funding approved for South Wellington community hall project
NANAIMO - A long-closed school south of Nanaimo will be brought back to life following funding confirmation from regional governors.Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) board members approved an additio...
Dec 13, 2023
Biernacki takes gold at 2023 World No Gi Brazilian jiu-jitsu championship
NANAIMO - The head instructor from the Island Top Team Brazilian jiu-jitsu academy had his golden moment at the 2023 World No Gi Championship in Las Vegas.Rob Biernacki won the black belt masters four...
Dec 13, 2023
Nanaimo RCMP seek indecent exposure suspect at VIU
NANAIMO - Local police are asking for help in identifying a man responsible for exposing himself in front of a woman at Nanaimo's Vancouver Island University campus.Nanaimo RCMP Res. Cst. Gary O'Brien...
Dec 12, 2023