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UPDATE: shelter-in-place concluded at north Nanaimo neighbourhood

UPDATE - A shelter-in-place impacting a north Nanaimo neighbourhood was resolved shortly after 11 a.m., Nanaimo RCMP stated. Police stated vehicular and pedestrian traffic can resume as normal. No oth...

Ian Holmes Apr 13, 2023

Mid Island Pirates open BCPBL season against local Royal rivals

NANAIMO - BC Premier Baseball League action is back at Serauxmen stadium.The Mid Island Pirates open the 2023 campaign against the Parksville Royals on Wednesday, April 12.Co-owner, co-general manager...

Apr 12, 2023

Man accused of beating & confining woman to bedroom of Nanaimo townhouse unit

Editor's Note: This story contains details which may be disturbing for some readers. Discretion is advised.NANAIMO - A BC Supreme Court jury trial heard a man allegedly beat up a woman multiple times ...

Apr 11, 2023

VIU Mariners wrap up successful 2022-23 season with awards ceremony

NANAIMO - The VIU Mariners put the finishing touches on an impressive 2022-23 season with an awards banquet April 6.Six Mariners teams made the CCAA nationals highlighted by a national gold medal for ...

Apr 10, 2023

'I was drunk, high and stupid:' man sentenced for Qualicum Beach child porn bust

Editor's note: the following story includes information which may not be suitable for all readers. Discretion is advised. NANAIMO - A dark existence of hard drugs, underground online chat rooms and a ...

Alex Rawnsley Apr 10, 2023

VI Raiders ID camp first major event with alumni Andrew Harris at the helm

NANAIMO - The Vancouver Island Raiders new director of football operations is beginning to put his stamp on the team.Andrew Harris was front and centre as the team held their first ever high school ev...

Apr 09, 2023

Shelest and Clippers shutout Rivermen 1-0 in series clinching victory

LANGLEY - The impressive run of Shane Shelest in the Clippers first round playoff series against Langley continued in Game 6.In his third straight start he upped his win total to 3-0 and recorded his ...

Apr 08, 2023

'Now Gail's got her prized eagle:' Nanaimo couple transforms tree into head-turning art piece

NANAIMO - A different kind of eagle has its eyes on a north Nanaimo neighbourhood where the majestic bird is often seen soaring overhead. Gail Lambourne and her husband decided to reshape a cedar tree...

Apr 07, 2023

Clippers grab series lead after 5-2 win in Game 5 over Langley

NANAIMO - The Clippers never trailed in a 5-2 victory over the Langley Rivermen in the fifth game of their first round playoff series.Kai Daniells scored a power play goal in the first period but Reil...

Apr 06, 2023

Easter rains across central Island hoped to dampen concerns of active fire season

NANAIMO - Forecasted downpours over the coming Easter long weekend are being watched closely by those preparing for the upcoming fire season.While an exact summer forecast is still about a week out, t...

Apr 06, 2023