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Police province-wide focus on distracted driving during September campaign

NANAIMO - Being distracted by your phone while driving can be a deadly and costly proposition, particularly this month. BC Highway Patrol Cpl. Mike Moore said every September and March police enforcem...

Daryl Major Sep 07, 2023

Cyclist hospitalized after failing to stop at south Nanaimo intersection

NANAIMO - Police say a cyclist ignored a stop sign leading to a collision with a van which sent the rider to hospital. Nanaimo RCMP Res. Cst. Gary O'Brien said it happened on Tuesday, Sept. 5 at about...

Sep 06, 2023

Man seriously hurt in downtown Nanaimo stabbing

NANAIMO - A man is in hospital while his alleged attacker is in custody following a stabbing in Nanaimo's downtown core. Nanaimo RCMP Res. Cst. Gary O'Brien said it happened on Wednesday, Sept. 6 at a...

Alex Rawnsley Sep 06, 2023

Nanaimo route impacted by ferry engine trouble leading to 60 fall cancellations

NANAIMO - Mechanical issues has BC Ferries adjusting its early fall schedule, leading to a reduced service offering on a pair of routes. In a Thursday, Aug. 31 news release BC Ferries stated its vesse...

Daryl Major Sep 06, 2023

Prolific offender jailed for igniting fire at Nanaimo Tim Hortons location

NANAIMO - A well known troubled offender is scheduled to spend a further five months behind bars for setting fire to the Northfield Rd. Tim Hortons last summer.Kym Robert Arkell, 38, was handed a near...

Alex Rawnsley Sep 05, 2023

Nanaimo Clipper veterans excited for new BCHL season

NANAIMO - The Clippers have begun a two-day training camp with two full teams.Thirty-five players showed up for the first training sessions and intra-squad games on Friday, Sept. 1 and Saturday, Sept....

Sep 03, 2023

Nanaimo BMX to host fourth annual Aidan Webber Memorial Race

NANAIMO - An annual BMX race remembering a local rider is returning once more.The Aidan Webber Memorial Race and Pro Am will be at the Marie Davidson Bike Park on Saturday, Sept. 9 with between 200 an...

Sep 02, 2023

Personal accolades roll in for Mid-Island Pirates Carter Cathers

NANAIMO - It's been a whirlwind ride for Carter Cathers in 2023.The Mid-Island Pirates outfielder has just completed the BCPBL season and played in two major tournaments.Cathers is also set to appear ...

Alex Rawnsley Aug 26, 2023

Popular Nanaimo Aquatic Centre play boat to be removed

NANAIMO - In place ever since the Nanaimo Aquatic Centre (NAC) opened in 2001, a beloved structure entertaining countless children has carried its last passenger. The 30-foot high MV Whitewater is bei...

Alex Rawnsley Aug 21, 2023

Buccaneers hope training camp is a springboard to success in 2023-24 VIJHL campaign

NANAIMO - There is a feeling of change around the Nanaimo Buccaneers.After just a combined six wins over the last two years, the Bucs will have a largely new roster, a new coach, and a new designation...

Aug 19, 2023