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VIU Mariners men's soccer team kicking off CCAA nationals in Windsor

NANAIMO - After falling short at Nationals last season, the VIU Mariners men's soccer team is embarking on another opportunity to be Canada's best.The Nanaimo based Mariners will open the CCAA Men's S...

Nov 07, 2023

Multi-family housing proposal draws concerns at Parksville public hearing

PARKSVILLE - Several area residents are opposed to converting a wooded single-family zoned lot near Wembley Mall into a dense multi-family development.Seven people, most of whom declared living in the...

Alex Rawnsley Nov 06, 2023

Largest masters bonspiel of the season coming to Nanaimo Curling Club

NANAIMO - The largest seniors bonspiel of the season is coming to the Nanaimo Curling Club.The Nanaimo Masters Open Bonspiel is slated for Nov. 23-25.Event organizer Bob Larsen said there are 16 teams...

Nov 05, 2023

Nanaimo River Hatchery event shines spotlight on critical resource

NANAIMO - Raising money for vulnerable salmon populations in a fun, educational setting is what you can expect at the annual Spawning Day Fundraiser south of Nanaimo.Nanaimo River Hatchery hosts the e...

Nov 05, 2023

Clippers fail to protect third period lead in 4-2 loss to Cowichan

NANAIMO - The Clippers suffered a difficult 4-2 home ice loss to the Cowichan Valley Capitals.Nanaimo started well with a 2-0 first period lead on goals by Joel Plante on the power play and Michael Mu...

Nov 04, 2023

Temporary events shelter to be added to Ladysmith's Transfer Beach Park

LADYSMITH - Funding has been approved for a new addition to Ladysmith's waterfront.The Town announced a $50,000 grant through an Island Coastal Economic Trust (ICET) is funding what's known as a Saddl...

Nov 03, 2023

Big comeback costs Clippers in 6-5 OT loss to Bulldogs

NANAIMO - A large crowd of Nanaimo and Ladysmith elementary school students took in the Clippers School Day Game against the Bulldogs.They were treated to sixty plus minutes of exciting hockey but the...

Nov 01, 2023

Warm, cold, and wet: October serves up mixed weather systems on mid-Island

NANAIMO - Above-seasonal temperatures at the beginning of October, capped by cooler conditions leading into Halloween, while a mix of dry and wet conditions persisted in between. Environment Canada me...

Nov 01, 2023

VIDEO: New Clippers making immediate impact on the scoresheet

NANAIMO - The Clippers top ranked offense got a boost at the recent BCHL Showcase with the additions of Connor DeTurris and Luke Buss to the roster.DeTurris was a summer recruit who had been injured s...

Nov 01, 2023

Bowen Road shooting trial underway, man loses leg in violent incident

NANAIMO - A man accused of unloading a damaging shotgun blast into the leg of another man late last year at a Nanaimo duplex is on trial. After pleading not guilty to four offences in connection to th...

Alex Rawnsley Nov 01, 2023