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'We're very well aware:' City of Nanaimo looks to help close cell phone gaps

NANAIMO - Filling a significant cellular dead zone in the city is one part of a wider telecommunications strategy being transcribed for the City. Bill Corsan, the City of Nanaimo's director of corpora...

Daryl Major Feb 13, 2023

Former Nanaimo environmental planner honored for 'extraordinary influence'

NANAIMO - While he's no longer alive to accept an award for years of environmental advocacy, Rob Lawrance's legacy continues inspiring people to make the world a more sustainable place.Lawrance, the f...

Feb 12, 2023

Clippers fall 6-1 to the Salmon Arm Silverbacks

SALMON ARM - The Clippers lost a rare road game 6-1 to the Salmon Arm Silverbacks.Although Nanaimo had a good start they found themselves down by a goal seven minutes into the game on a rebound effort...

Feb 11, 2023

Payant hat trick leads Clippers to 7-4 win in Wenatchee

NANAIMO - The Clippers gave up two first period goals but responded with four goals in the middle frame and three more in the third to beat the Wenatchee Wild 7-4.Nanaimo's top players had big games l...

Feb 10, 2023

'We're looking for athletes and people you can develop:' Mid Island Pirates holding 2023 tryouts

NANAIMO - Any baseball player looking to join the Mid Island Pirates bantam, junior or senior team can try out at Arbutus Meadows this weekend.Co-owner and general manager and senior Pirates head coac...

Feb 10, 2023

Nanaimo business fined $25K for 'repeated high-risk safety violations'

NANAIMO - A local business operator had a notable fine levied against them for how it handled an on-site rodent infestation, resulting in a serious illness to an employee.A WorkSafe BC penalty summary...

Feb 10, 2023

New washroom facilities open at Nanaimo's Neck Point Park

NANAIMO - One of the city's most popular parks now has enhanced amenities.Long-called-for washroom and changing facilities officially opened at Neck Point Park on Friday, Feb. 10, replacing a single o...

Feb 10, 2023

Parksville eyes ambassador honour & statue for late Phil St. Luke

PARKSVILLE - A community icon in the Oceanside region is set to receive some posthumous honours.Phil St. Luke passed away in mid-January at the age of 70, leaving behind a near-endless legacy of commu...

Feb 10, 2023

Qualicum Beach Council votes to dial down street light wattage

QUALICUM BEACH - Following immense pressure from unhappy residents, councillors in Qualicum Beach are moving swiftly to address the strength of streetlights on a complaint basis.Following a marathon d...

Feb 09, 2023

Drug trafficker avoids jail following significant north Nanaimo bust

NANAIMO - A convicted drug trafficker has avoided prison, but will remain under close supervision. Chad Michael Kirk, 38, was sentenced to two years house arrest, followed by three years probation aft...

Daryl Major Feb 09, 2023