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Strong goaltending paces Predators to game 4 win over Generals, VIJHL Final tied at 2

SAANICH - Self-inflicted errors proved costly in game four of the VIJHL Final for the Oceanside Generals at George Pearkes Recreation Centre in Saanich.Oceanside was well positioned with a 1-0 lead la...

Alex Rawnsley Apr 05, 2023

Clippers win 5-1 in Langley to even series with Rivermen

NANAIMO - The Clippers responded to back to back losses in their series with Langley by recording a statement 5-1 win in Game 4.Nanaimo led 2-0 before the game was three minutes old on rebound goals b...

Apr 04, 2023

Nanaimo Council adopts plan for unique new park

NANAIMO - Following many years of informal uses, the City of Nanaimo intends to add a few basic amenities to portions of a grassy field along the Millstone River. City Council unanimously endorsed a f...

Alex Rawnsley Apr 04, 2023

Clippers lose 3-1 in Langley to fall behind in opening round series

NANAIMO - The Clippers got off to a great start in Game 3 of the playoffs against Langley but couldn't sustain it through 60 minutes.Brody Waters scored on a power play tip in eight minutes into the c...

Apr 03, 2023

Provincial data shows stunning increase of red light runners at Nanaimo intersection

NANAIMO - An increasing number of motorists don't appear to be motivated to follow basic rules of the road, in particular at one local intersection. Newly released data from the ministry of transporta...

Apr 03, 2023

Predators down Generals in overtime, Oceanside leads VIJHL Final 2-1

PARKSVILLE - The Saanich Predators came through with a critical win to get themselves back into the league final with the Oceanside Generals.A Jack Westhaver powerplay goal at the 5:08 mark of the fir...

Alex Rawnsley Apr 03, 2023

'It's a very exciting shift:' substantial affordable housing/Brechin United Church development opens

NANAIMO - A vision many years in the making has at last come to fruition for Brechin United Church.Following a lengthy planning and extended construction process, a new congregation and attached affor...

Apr 03, 2023

Generals hunt down Predators, lead VIJHL final 2-0

SAANICH - Following a timid first period, the Oceanside Generals rammed the gas pedal and didn't let up Saturday night in Saanich.The Generals picked up a well-earned 4-1 win over the Saanich Predator...

Apr 02, 2023

Clippers and Rivermen series even at one win apiece after 5-1 Langley victory

NANAIMO - The Clippers couldn't match their strong Game 1 effort in a 5-1 setback against the Rivermen.Their first round best of seven playoff series is tied 1-1 with each team recording a four goal w...

Apr 01, 2023

Nanaimo hosts 2023 Canadian Stick Curling Championships

NANAIMO - The 2023 Canadian Stick Curling Championship are taking place over four days at the Nanaimo Curling Centre.Nanaimo club general manager Matt Boll said they are competitors from the Harbour C...

Apr 01, 2023