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2023 brings high expectations for Nanaimo Gymnastics School athletes

NANAIMO - The top athletes at the Nanaimo Gymnastics school are moving into the competition phase of their calendar.A large contingent will be heading to the Christy Fraser Memorial Invitational Feb. ...

Jan 29, 2023

Clippers take weekend finale versus Powell River 6-3

NANAIMO - The Clippers and Kings played back to back games at Frank Crane Arena and Nanaimo rebounded from a loss with a 6-3 victory on Jan. 28.Surprise starter Shane Shelest was strong in the first p...

Jan 28, 2023

Clippers offence shutdown in 4-1 loss to Powell River

NANAIMO - After an eleven day all-star break the Clippers hit a road block in their first game back against the Powell River Kings.A rebound goal by Alexi Van Houtte-Cachero opened the scoring for the...

Jan 27, 2023

Nanaimo grocery store robbed at knifepoint

NANAIMO - A local grocery store has been targeted by thieves.Local Mounties report a man entered Superette Foods at the corner of Albert St. and Milton St. on Thursday, Jan. 26 around 5:40 p.m. while ...

Jan 27, 2023

Cedar residents fight off intruder during break-ins, neighbours use garden tools to contain suspect

NANAIMO - Cedar turned out to be unhospitable territory for a man accused of a pair of derailed break-ins.Mounties were called to a pair of Cedar area properties on Wednesday, Jan. 25 in response to a...

Jan 26, 2023

SUV splits BC Hydro pole in crash along Nanaimo's East Wellington Rd.

NANAIMO - A driver luckily avoided more serious injuries following a single-vehicle crash.Calls to 911 came on Thursday, Jan. 26 just after 12 p.m. as a grey SUV lost control while travelling eastboun...

Jan 26, 2023

Engagement on cannabis consumption spaces in B.C. produces mixed opinions

VICTORIA - British Columbia has released results of public engagement on the possible approval of cannabis consumption spaces, such as at special events or businesses where marijuana is available for ...

Jan 26, 2023

'We're really pleased with the progress:' Nanaimo fast ferry proponent ramps up for summer launch

NANAIMO - Preparations by the operator of a pending fast-ferry service linking the downtown cores of Nanaimo and Vancouver are in full throttle mode behind the scenes. Slated to launch this summer at ...

Daryl Major Jan 26, 2023

Squatters believed responsible for stubborn fire at vacant downtown Nanaimo building

NANAIMO - Crews managed to snuff out a fire inside a dormant and presumed vacant medical building. The fire was reported to Nanaimo Fire Rescue on Wednesday, Jan. 25 at 11:25 a.m. at the former Caledo...

Alex Rawnsley Jan 25, 2023

Accused murderer ordered to stand trial for death of ex-boyfriend in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - A BC Supreme Court trial is expected in the case of a local woman accused of murdering her ex-boyfriend.A provincial court judge ordered Paris Jayanne Laroche, 27, to stand trial following a...

Jan 25, 2023