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Nanaimo trails only Victoria for Vancouver Island toxic drug deaths

NANAIMO - The deadly trend of toxic drugs killing people on Vancouver Island continues to worsen. In the first three months of the year 596 lives were lost in the first three months of the year in BC....

Apr 18, 2023

Three six-storey residential buildings approved across from Nanaimo courthouse

NANAIMO -A significant downtown Nanaimo development would transform a pair of parking lots into nearly 160 homes, with about half of the suites planned to be rental units.City councillors on Monday, A...

Apr 18, 2023

Items from well known Lantzville dinosaur attraction to be auctioned

LANTZVILLE - Have some extra cash and an affinity for dinosaurs? Then this auction is for you. A collection of life-like animatronic dinos and other attractions at a property in Lantzville are schedul...

Daryl Major Apr 18, 2023

'It was a valuable experience for us:' Oceanside Generals bring home bronze medal from Cyclone Taylor Cup

NANAIMO - It wasn't the colour of medal they initially wanted, but the reigning VIJHL champion Oceanside Generals won their last game of the season and look to continue building momentum heading into ...

Apr 17, 2023

Volunteers sought for upcoming homeless census in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Getting a clear idea how many homeless people live in Nanaimo and finding out what their challenges are will take an army of volunteers.Dozens of people are being recruited to help fill a va...

Apr 17, 2023

Clippers comeback falls short in 4-3 loss to Chiefs in Game 2

NANAIMO - A fast Chilliwack start put the Clippers in an early 3-0 hole in Game 2 of their series with the Chiefs.Goals by Hunter McInnes, Brady Milburn on the power play and Dalton MacGillivray had t...

Apr 15, 2023

'It's a big relief for all of us:' loved ones reflect on long-awaited finality of Makayla Chang case

NANAIMO - Following years of pain and frustration, Makayla Chang's parents believe the next chapter in their lives can now be written. Minutes after the man who murdered their 16-year-old daughter six...

Alex Rawnsley Apr 15, 2023

Clippers drop Game 1 to the Chiefs 2-1

NANAIMO - The Clippers had shots, power plays and Grade A scoring chances but couldn't get enough offense to beat the Chilliwack Chiefs.The Chiefs won 2-1 in a tight contest at Frank Crane Arena to ta...

Apr 14, 2023

VIDEO: Clippers earn BCHL recognition in lead up to second round series with Chiefs

NANAIMO - After winning first place in the Coastal Division in the regular season and defeating Langley in six games to open the playoffs the Clippers received some BCHL recognition.In the days off be...

Apr 14, 2023

'We're ready for anything:' dry fall and winter has province prepared for worst-case wildfire scenarios

NANAIMO - Provincial officials are readying for what could be a busy fire season this summer.That's according to the ministry of emergency management and climate readiness, which released its report o...

Apr 13, 2023