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Nanaimo father convicted of sex crimes against his young daughter, assessment to determine mental fitness

Editor's note: This story contains disturbing details regarding child sexual abuse and may not be suitable for all readers. Discretion is advised.NANAIMO - A woman who occasionally accessed her longti...

Apr 21, 2023

'There is quite a bit of pride:' Nanaimo Lawn Bowling Club enters 100th year

NANAIMO - Built on friendship and friendly competition, a local lawn bowling club has stood the test of time in the Harbour City.It was the spring of 1923 when the Nanaimo Lawn Bowling Club (NLBC) for...

Apr 21, 2023

Popular Vancouver Island Short Film Festival returns for in-person event

NANAIMO - Following a pair of virtual-only showings, the annual Vancouver Island Short Film Festival (VISFF) returns for in-person showings.VIU's Malaspina Theatre hosts the 18th annual VISFF on Frida...

Apr 20, 2023

'It's very hurtful:' advocate furious with repeat incidents of stolen signs

NANAIMO -- Cyndy Hall hopes the motives behind stolen missing signs profiling her long-lost friend aren't sinister. A second round of signs on Bowen Rd. highlighting the disappearance of Lisa Marie Yo...

Apr 20, 2023

Pair of Harewood artificial turf fields move ahead with double the budget

NANAIMO - A major project to build two artificial turf fields at Harewood Centennial Park is proceeding, with almost $5 million added to the budget.City councillors sided with a staff recommendation t...

Apr 20, 2023

'Members of the public recognized this man:' Quebec sex offender arrested in Parksville

PARKSVILLE - Oceanside RCMP used tips from the public to find and arrest a man who pleaded guilty to child porn charges in Quebec in 2022.Mounties arrested Jimmy Pieschke, 39, on Wednesday, April 19 i...

Apr 20, 2023

Payant's overtime winner forces Game 5 in Clippers versus Chiefs series

NANAIMO - With their season on the line three of the Clippers graduating players combined on a season saving overtime goal.Jeremie Payant scored at 14:55 of the extra session on a play started by Brod...

Apr 19, 2023

VIDEO: Striking public service workers picket downtown Nanaimo Service Canada branch

NANAIMO - Around 150 federal public service workers from across Vancouver Island are striking in city's downtown, joining over 155,000 nationwide demanding a new collective agreement.Members of the Pu...

Apr 19, 2023

Clippers have backs against the wall after third straight playoff loss to Chiefs

CHILLIWACK - The Nanaimo Clippers are on the verge of being swept out of their second round series with the Chilliwack Chiefs.Nanaimo is down 3-0 after a 5-2 setback in Game 3.The Chiefs opened the sc...

Apr 18, 2023

Nanaimo's Matthew Wood climbs in final NHL entry draft rankings

NANAIMO - An impressive ascent up the NHL prospect ladder continues for a talented forward who calls Nanaimo home. Right-winger Matthew Wood, a standout freshman for the University of Connecticut, was...

Apr 18, 2023