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Prowler accused of indecent act outside Nanaimo home
NANAIMO - A man has been arrested and charged following allegations he tried to open a home's window while committing an indecent act. The BC Prosecution Service approved charges of indecent act in a ...
Oct 20, 2025
Road safety presentations scheduled for Nanaimo high schools
NANAIMO - With distracted driving a paramount safety issue for all road users, a long-standing non-profit organization aims to steer the problem in the right direction. Traffic Injury Research Foundat...
Oct 20, 2025
Clippers run over by Spruce Kings in final game of weekend series
PRINCE GEORGE - The Clippers had a difficult time containing the best power play in the BCHL in a weekend series in Prince George.On Oct. 19 Nanaimo gave up four power play goals in a 9-4 loss to the ...
Oct 19, 2025
Clippers lose game and players to injury in Prince George
PRINCE GEORGE - The Clippers scored first but spent much of their game against Prince George playing even or behind.Carson Lesiuk tallied early but then the Spruce Kings added three straight markers i...
Oct 18, 2025
Woodstoves should be in good working order as temperatures drop: Nanaimo Fire Rescue
NANAIMO - Woodstoves are less commonly used these days, however those relying on the traditional heating source are urged to maintain them properly. That message from Nanaimo Fire Rescue deputy fire c...
Oct 18, 2025
IMAX & recliner seating announced for Nanaimo's Avalon theatre
NANAIMO - Significant screen, sound and comfort additions are on the way to a Nanaimo movie theatre. Landmark Cinemas, which operates an Avalon theatre at Woodgrove Centre, outlined in an Oct. 10 news...
Oct 17, 2025
VIU Mariners again looking to rule PACWEST
NANAIMO - Coming off yet another strong season of volleyball at Vancouver Island University, the Mariners are poised to once again be at the top of their conference.The women were an impressive 19-1 l...
Oct 17, 2025
'He died because he did not have access:' push renewed for cath lab, NRGH patient tower
NANOOSE BAY - Yet another clear and direct message has been sent to the B.C. government: mid-Islanders won't tolerate inadequate primary healthcare. Around 250 people gathered at Nanoose Place Communi...
Oct 17, 2025
Nearly 1,200 tickets written during B.C. highway safety blitz
NANAIMO - A month-long enforcement campaign targeting drivers on numbered highways across the province led to 1,190 fines issued during the month of September. Officers from five units throughout the ...
Oct 16, 2025
Former Department of National Defence lands in Nanaimo officially transferred to SFN
NANAIMO - Following a prior federal government pledge to relinquish nearly 200 acres of vacant land, Snuneymuxw First Nation has officially assumed control of strategically located properties with int...
Oct 16, 2025