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Nominations open for 19th annual Nanaimo Sport Achievement Awards

NANAIMO - Celebrating the best in local sports in 2023 is the goal for the Nanaimo Sport Achievement Awards. The nominations for the 19th annual event are now open. Athlete, teams, coaches, officials ...

Alex Rawnsley Nov 26, 2023

Clippers lose 6-1 in penalty filled game in Alberni Valley

PORT ALBERNI - The Clippers and Bulldogs final meeting of the regular season turned into a war.There were more than thirty penalties called (including misconducts) in a 6-1 Nanaimo loss.The Clippers a...

Nov 25, 2023

Clippers beat Bulldogs 7-4, extend win streak to five

NANAIMO - The Clippers used the force on their Star Wars themed night to beat the Bulldogs 7-4.Nanaimo's offense once again took centre stage with seven different goal scorers.Gabriel Westling opened ...

Nov 25, 2023

Significant fundraiser underway for mid-Island healthcare

NANAIMO - While raising $1 million by the new year is ambitious, the Nanaimo and District Hospital Foundation (NDHF) has reason to be optimistic mid-Islanders will respond.Barney Ellis-Perry, NDHF chi...

Alex Rawnsley Nov 24, 2023

Warmer than normal winter expected: Environment Canada

NANAIMO - While there's no assurance snow-clearing duty is off the agenda, a Environment Canada meteorologist expects temperatures to be warmer than usual this winter. Derek Lee said their agency has ...

Alex Rawnsley Nov 23, 2023

Sword-carrying suspect exposes himself after being denied entry to Nanaimo gym

NANAIMO - Local police are looking for a suspect they say exposed his genitals to staff at a local gym after he was refused entry. Police say on Monday, Oct. 30 at around 7:00 p.m. the suspect tried t...

Alex Rawnsley Nov 23, 2023

'We need this:' proposed Parksville treatment centre receives strong support

PARKSVILLE - There appears to be clear support for a much-needed addictions treatment centre to open in Oceanside.A public hearing for a bylaw amendment to allow a proposed 19-bed addictions treatment...

Nov 23, 2023

Moonlight Madness to draw thousands to downtown Qualicum Beach

QUALICUM BEACH - Picturesque downtown Qualicum Beach will be transformed during an annual tradition signaling the start of the holiday season. Moonlight Madness features a popular Christmas tree light...

Nov 22, 2023

VIDEO: Westling returns to lineup as Nanaimo Clippers heat up

NANAIMO - Gabriel Westling was on the cusp of beginning his BCHL career with the Clippers but an injury in the club's final preseason game held him back.Just a week before the regular season, Westling...

Nov 22, 2023

Parksville & Qualicum Beach to be added to provincial speculation tax

NANAIMO - A tax aimed at freeing up non-primary homes in the province for rental purposes will be expanded to 13 communities, including Parksville and Qualicum Beach.On Wednesday, Nov. 22, the ministr...

Nov 22, 2023