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Nanaimo hospital receives funding for new acute care ward

NANAIMO - Provincial funds are at last flowing for a long-discussed high acuity unit (HAU) at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. (NRGH)Funding led by the province was confirmed for a 12 bed high acuit...

Mar 23, 2023

VIDEO: Departing Clippers reflect on extensive & varied junior careers

NANAIMO - Six Clipper players are about to conclude their final regular season in junior hockey.Captain Michael Craig and fellow graduating 2002-born players Brody Waters, Jake Hewitt, Jeremie Payant,...

Mar 22, 2023

Generals stun Storm again in overtime, take 3-1 series lead

CAMPBELL RIVER - It was by no means pretty, but the Oceanside Generals found a way to defeat their arch rival to take control of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League North Division Final.Oceansid...

Mar 22, 2023

Clippers drop 4-2 decision in Coquitlam

COQUITLAM - The Clippers game versus the Express was tied 2-2 late but Nanaimo eventually lost 4-2.Kai Daniells opened the scoring 35 seconds into the contest but Gavin Giesbrecht quickly tied the gam...

Mar 19, 2023

Nanaimo high school gymnasts earn strong results at provincial championship

NANAIMO - A group of 16 athletes with Nanaimo Gymnastics and Flipside Gymnastics attended BC high school provincials March 9-11.Nanaimo Gymnastics School coach Louise Demers said the Grade 8-12 studen...

Mar 19, 2023

Clippers clinch division title with 5-4 overtime win in West Kelowna

NANAIMO - The Nanaimo Clippers top players came through in the clutch for a 5-4 overtime victory in West Kelowna.Jake Hewitt had two goals including the winner while linemates Kai Daniells and Brody W...

Mar 18, 2023

Clippers lose battle of division leaders 9-2 to the Vees.

NANAIMO - The Clippers were dealt two major blows on the same day.A mid afternoon announcement from the team on March 17 explained head coach and general manager Colin Birkas had been temporarily susp...

Mar 18, 2023

VIDEO: Clippers impressive season winning over Nanaimo hockey fans

NANAIMO - The Clippers finished the home portion of their regular season with a fan appreciation day that saw 6,069 game and virtual tickets sold.In 26 home dates in the Harbour City, the Clippers wel...

Mar 15, 2023

Island Health encouraged with influenza trajectory following challenging season

NANAIMO - A severe, fast-striking flu season fizzled after peaking for about three weeks between mid November and early December. Dr. Michael Benusic, an Island Health medical health officer, said the...

Daryl Major Mar 13, 2023

Clippers lose exciting OT thriller 6-5 to Chiefs

NANAIMO - The Clippers lost 6-5 in overtime to the Chilliwack Chiefs on a goal with 1.5 seconds left in the extra session.Nanaimo never held the lead but were continuously battling back in one of the ...

Mar 12, 2023