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Goaltenders put on a show in Clippers 3-2 overtime loss to Grizzlies

NANAIMO - Goalies Oliver Auyeung-Ashton and Aidan Campbell made several highlight reel saves in tight 3-2 overtime battle won by the Victoria Grizzlies.Auyeung-Ashton made 34 saves for the win and Cam...

Mar 01, 2023

VIDEO: Sajevic re-integrating into Clippers lineup after long term injury

NANAIMO - Nick Sajevic missed almost three months of the Clippers season with a lower body injury.Now the Minnesota product is trying to get his game back ahead of the BCHL playoffs. Sajevic was injur...

Mar 01, 2023

Nanaimo SAR braces for busy period after slower than expected 2022

NANAIMO - Following a slower than expected year with notably fewer call-outs, Nanaimo Search and Rescue isn't sure what the expect in 2023. During an overview of Nanaimo Search and Rescue's year, pres...

Daryl Major Mar 01, 2023

'It's reconciliation in a different form:' deal brokered between First Nations in Campbell River & operators of Myra Falls Mine

NANAIMO - After three years of persistence, an agreement was finally reached between the Wei Wai Kum and We Wai Kai Nations and Myra Falls Mine. A signing ceremony for the Impact Benefits Agreement (I...

Ian Holmes Feb 28, 2023

Nanaimo Walmart re-opens following prolonged closure due to arson

NANAIMO - Following a nearly five day closure, arguably the city's busiest store re-opened to eager shoppers. The heavily used Walmart Supercentre welcomed customers again on Monday, Feb. 27 at about ...

Feb 27, 2023

'It's so rare:' local photographer captures dazzling Aurora Borealis display

NANAIMO - Wendy Kotorynksi wasn't convinced the stars would align for a potential space show.But the night "was in the epic category" for the Parksville woman and avid space photography buff as she sp...

Feb 27, 2023

'It changed a lot of people's lives:' Nanaimo home explosion relived one year later

NANAIMO - One year ago a widely heard and felt explosion blew a Nanaimo home into thousands of pieces.The shocking incident is still impacting many lives, while answers behind how the blast occurred a...

Feb 27, 2023

Two goals from Daniells drives Clippers in 4-1 win over Express

COQUITLAM - The Clippers finished their three game road trip with a solid 60 minute effort in a victory over the Express.Jeremie Payant and Coquitlam's Cam Moger traded first period goals, but Nanaimo...

Feb 26, 2023

Clippers second period let down leads to 4-2 loss in Langley

LANGLEY - The Coastal Division leading Clippers lost 4-2 to the eighth seeded Langley Rivermen.The two teams traded goals late in the first period with Owen Kim giving Langley the lead and Lukas Klemm...

Feb 25, 2023

Clippers mount comeback and win 4-3 in overtime versus Chiefs

CHILLIWACK - The Clippers got behind but saved their best for last in a 4-3 overtime victory in Chilliwack.It was a scoreless game through the first period with Aidan Campbell playing very will in net...

Feb 24, 2023