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'Please slow down:' drivers reminded to watch for eager trick-or-treaters

NANAIMO - Local police are pleading for motorists to slow down and excited trick-or-treaters to be well aware of their surroundings. Nanaimo RCMP Res. Cst. Gary O'Brien said with rain not anticipated,...

Daryl Major Oct 31, 2023

Applications open shortly for provincial vandalism relief fund

NANAIMO - A $10.5 million fund offering aid to small business operators province-wide impacted by vandalism costs can apply for rebates starting in late November. The ministry of jobs, economic develo...

Oct 30, 2023

'There are many new riders:' free public transit for youth deemed highly successful

NANAIMO - Encouraging young people to use public transit is a goal seemingly coming to fruition thanks to a program now in its third year. Since the province launched Free Transit for Children 12 and ...

Daryl Major Oct 30, 2023

Review panel offers support for large south Nanaimo condo development

NANAIMO - Another large multi-family residential development is in the works for south Nanaimo. Support was given during a Thursday, Oct. 26, Design Advisory Panel (DAP) meeting for a development perm...

Alex Rawnsley Oct 29, 2023

Clippers give up three straight to Chiefs in third period, fall 6-4

NANAIMO - The Clippers had one too many deficits to climb out of in a 6-4 loss to the Chilliwack Chiefs.Nanaimo did come back from being down 1-0, 2-1 and 3-2, but couldn't recover from a 4-3 tally ag...

Oct 28, 2023

Fall fish stocking program topping up Nanaimo lakes with ready-to-catch trout

NANAIMO - The fall season is one of the best times to go freshwater fishing in B.C. as local lakes are stocked with catchable-sized trout. The Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC (FFSBC) is in the midd...

Alex Rawnsley Oct 28, 2023

Cinnabar Valley crash zaps power to south Nanaimo neighbourhood

NANAIMO - About 1,400 BC Hydro customers in the Cinnabar Valley area are without power following a single-vehicle crash.It happened on Friday, Oct. 27 at about 3:30 when a sedan with one person aboard...

Oct 27, 2023

Impaired Nanaimo driver jailed for fatal Chase River crash

Editors note: this article includes disturbing content which may not be appropriate for all readers. Discretion is advised.NANAIMO - Four-and-a-half years behind bars is the punishment for a man who p...

Oct 27, 2023

Residents alarmed by prowling bear in Nanaimo's Uplands neighbourhood

NANAIMO - In three years of living in Nanaimo's Uplands neighbourhood, Caitlin Bursey had never seen a bear. That has changed dramatically with several sightings lately, which appears to be an animal ...

Daryl Major Oct 27, 2023

Clippers strong at both ends of the ice in 7-2 win over Prince George

SEATTLE - The Clippers kept their high octane offense rolling but stepped up their defensive game in a 7-2 win over Prince George at the BCHL Showcase.After giving up an early goal by the Spruce Kings...

Oct 26, 2023