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Teen accused of pointing fake gun at passing vehicles in Nanaimo

NANAIMO- A significant police presence converged on Departure Bay Rd. following reports somebody was pointing a gun at numerous passing vehicles. Calls to police flooded in on Thursday, April 27 at ab...

Apr 27, 2023

Surprise funding for additional seating at artificial turf field at NDSS

NANAIMO - Creating a long-planned medium sized multi-sport stadium beside Nanaimo District Secondary School is expected to take a significant leap forward next year. Richard Harding, the City of Nanai...

Apr 27, 2023

Police arrest alleged impaired, careless motorist of driver-assisted car near Qualicum Beach

QUALICUM BEACH - BC Highway Patrol (BCHP) officers pulled over a reclined driver who apparently had no idea where he was.In response to a report of an erratic driver, BCHP officers intercepted a north...

Apr 26, 2023

Mixed results from Hornets Rugby semifinal weekend

NANAIMO - Two Nanaimo Hornets rugby teams made the provincial semifinals, with the women's Division 2 team playing for a championship.On April 22, the Hornets women's side won their game 29-0 against ...

Apr 26, 2023

Construction starts on transformative downtown Nanaimo housing project

NANAIMO - Construction is underway on a substantial rental housing development in Nanaimo's downtown core. A building permit awarded from City Hall last month resulted in crews on site this week, even...

Apr 26, 2023

Despite 'really quiet' start to season, mid-Islanders asked to be bear aware

NANAIMO - Following consistent reports this time last year, conflicts between humans and bears have evidently dropped substantially in the region this year.Caitlin Bickford, conservation officer BC Co...

Apr 25, 2023

BC Hydro's Peak Saver program cuts consumption, reduces bills

NANAIMO - A BC Hydro promotion offering monetary incentives for people who reduced their electricity usage has finished its first province-wide run with positive results.BC Hydro's Peak Saver program ...

Apr 25, 2023

Search and Rescue teams ready for busy outdoor recreation season

NANAIMO - Search and Rescue officials hope people eager to go outdoors and explore nature do it the right way.A prolonged cold and wet spring will change dramatically with plenty of sun and daytime hi...

Apr 25, 2023

Clippers playoff run ends in Game 6 in Chilliwack

CHILLIWACK - The Clippers comeback attempt from a 3-0 series deficit fell short in a 5-0 loss in Game 6 to the Chilliwack Chiefs.With two straight wins to get back in the best of seven second round ma...

Apr 23, 2023

Shelest backstops Clippers to 3-1 Game 5 victory over Chilliwack

NANAIMO - In a second straight must win playoff game the Clippers defeated the Chilliwack Chiefs.Nanaimo won 3-1 on the strength of 36 saves by Shane Shelest and some timely offense for Jeremie Payant...

Apr 21, 2023