Community

New group 'laser-focused' on providing housing to unhoused Nanaimo population

NANAIMO - A new committee has been formed to create an organized and coordinated approach to help get the unhoused population into homes in Nanaimo.The Nanaimo Systems Planning Organization Society (N...

Mar 12, 2023

Clippers earn 4-1 road win with determined effort versus the Grizzlies

COLWOOD - The Clippers put in a hardworking effort and got great goaltending to upend the Victoria Grizzlies 4-1.Shane Shelest made 46 saves and was named the first star in the contest.Nanaimo scored ...

Mar 12, 2023

Clippers fall short wild third period in 6-4 loss to Powell River

NANAIMO - The Clippers have had a difficult time beating Powell River at Frank Crane Arena.Powell River took three of four matchups in Nanaimo this year including a 6-4 decision on March 10.The game w...

Mar 10, 2023

COVID-19 spring booster campaign geared toward highest risk British Columbians

NANAIMO - A newly announced spring booster program focuses on the elderly and vulnerable.During a Friday, March 10 media briefing provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry stated the next round of bo...

Mar 10, 2023

'We've become a very busy location:' usage spike reported at Nanaimo overdose prevention site

NANAIMO - A newly opened enhanced venue for drug users to safely consume led to a sharp increase in clients taking advantage of the service. Inhalation users represents more than 80 per cent of the ro...

Alex Rawnsley Mar 10, 2023

Mail delivery in Nanaimo goes electric

NANAIMO - Canada Post has unveiled its new electric-powered delivery vehicles, with Nanaimo being the first in Canada to swap out its entire fleet from gas to electricity. President and CEO of Canada ...

Mar 09, 2023

Four Nanaimo schools taking part in BC high school basketball tournaments

NANAIMO - Dover Bay, Wellington, John Barsby and Nanaimo Christian school are competing at the BC High School Basketball Championships.There are four different brackets all being played from Wednesday...

Mar 08, 2023

'It's such a great experience:' women's volleyball nationals open at VIU in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - The VIU Mariners women's volleyball team begin their "drive for five" on home court.They're one of eight elite teams from as far away as Charlottetown and as close as Victoria who have come ...

Mar 08, 2023

Nanaimo leads Vancouver Island in toxic drug deaths in January

NANAIMO - Tainted drugs continue to have a significant impact on the Harbour City.The Greater Nanaimo area recorded 12 fatalities linked to toxic drugs in January, according to new data from the BC Co...

Mar 07, 2023

VIDEO: Clippers get first hand look at recruit, commit to four in total

NANAIMO - As the Clippers near the end of their regular season their recruiting season is in full swing. In late January the team committed to a pair of teammates at Mount Academy Samuel Boisvert and ...

Alex Rawnsley Mar 06, 2023