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Clippers handle Centennials 7-3

NANAIMO - With several of their alumni in attendance the Clippers routed the Merritt Centennials 7-3.Merritt did score first but once Mike Murtagh tied the game late in the first period Nanaimo never ...

Dec 03, 2022

Barsby Bulldogs look to win AA varsity championship at BC Place

NANAIMO - John Barsby Secondary is looking to finish the high school football season on top.Barsby will face Robert Bateman in the AA Varsity final at BC Place at 4 p.m. on Saturday Dec. 3.Coach Rob S...

Dec 03, 2022

Clippers stymie Chiefs with 3-1 win

NANAIMO - The Clippers are getting used to thriving in defensive, low scoring games.Nanaimo won 3-1 over the Chiefs in a game that was scoreless well into the second period.There was a Clippers disall...

Dec 02, 2022

New, enhanced overdose prevention site announced for Nanaimo

NANAIMO - A new formal site for the safe injection, and inhalation, of illicit drugs is coming to Nanaimo.The harm reduction facility will operate in downtown Nanaimo at 250 Albert St., located on the...

Dec 02, 2022

Parksville toy drive breaks donation records

PARKSVILLE - A record-setting year for the 14th annual Tigh-Na-Mara Toy Drive.Records for most toys donated in the last three years and the largest monetary donations of all time were counted for 2022...

Dec 01, 2022

Over 40 charges laid against alleged drug traffickers tied to Nanaimo Hells Angels chapter

NANAIMO - A long list of drug and weapon charges have been laid against against four men, which includes Nanaimo Hells Angels members, following a lengthy police investigation.A Combined Forces Specia...

Dec 01, 2022

'It has definitely had an impact:' ongoing challenges sees businesses flee Nanaimo neighbourhood

NANAIMO - Following several key business closures in Nanaimo's Newcastle neighbourhood, relief doesn't appear to be in sight to fill vacant store fronts left behind. On Thursday, Nov. 24 the longstand...

Alex Rawnsley Dec 01, 2022

VIDEO: Ethan Mistry selected to all star weekend through fan voting

NANAIMO - The Clippers will have two players representing the team at the BCHL's all star weekend in January.Defenceman Ethan Mistry was chosen through fan balloting to join previously selected teamma...

Nov 30, 2022

'We finally feel like we can work:' funding secured for two winter warming centres in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Two daytime warming centres have secured funding through the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM). A total of $625,000 from the strengthening communities' service program will support a warming...

Alex Rawnsley Nov 30, 2022

Freeze-thaw cycle can make for some unique and hazardous conditions

NANAIMO - The first big winter storm blast of the season touched down on the mid-Island Tuesday, with potentially more on the horizon.Environment Canada meteorologist Derek Lee said their station at t...

Nov 30, 2022