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Mariners soccer teams win PACWEST, advance to nationals

NANAIMO - The VIU Mariners are the 2022 PACWEST champions in women's and men's soccer. Both teams won gold medals in West Vancouver on Oct. 30, with the women being dominant in a 5-1 win over the Doug...

Oct 31, 2022

'Please be aware:' RCMP preach safety for trick-or-treaters and motorists

NANAIMO - With thousands of children filling the streets around the mid Island Monday evening, Nanaimo RCMP are imploring people to be prepared.Nanaimo RCMP Res. Cst. Gary O'Brien said motorists, tric...

Oct 31, 2022

Fair trade store marks quarter century in Nanaimo with holiday season push

NANAIMO - A unique retail setting in the Old City Quarter clearly has staying power, despite constantly being on the move.Global Village Nanaimo (GVN) established its ever-rotating seasonal pop-up sto...

Oct 30, 2022

Nanaimo airport makes the finals for international marketing award

NANAIMO - The Nanaimo airport has received some international recognition for its efforts to help connect people from coast to coast. The airport was a finalist for the Airport Council International a...

Oct 30, 2022

Cedar Farmers Market readies to wrap as Island Roots continues through winter

NANAIMO - Halloween weekend marks the seasonal end for one area Farmers Market, while another continues to enjoy weekly growth. The Cedar Farmers Market on Woobank Rd. will hold its final market for t...

Alex Rawnsley Oct 30, 2022

Clippers put up five early and hang on for 6-3 win over the Express

NANAIMO - A first period offensive explosion was enough for the Clippers to beat the Coquitlam Express.Nanaimo had a 5-0 lead after 20 minutes but didn't score again until an empty netter in the last ...

Oct 29, 2022

City Council approves substantial tax breaks for downtown Nanaimo developments

NANAIMO - A new multi-family residential development in Nanaimo's downtown was just approved for major tax exemption to the tune of over $250,000 a year. The property at 235 Wallace St. is owned by TE...

Oct 29, 2022

Mariners soccer teams bound for PACWEST provincials

NANAIMO - Both VIU Mariners soccer clubs are set to compete in the PACWEST provincials in West Vancouver.The women earned a bye to the gold medal game scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 30 after finishing in ...

Oct 29, 2022

Clippers on top of Coastal Division with 5-2 victory over Surrey

NANAIMO - An early clash of the titans in the BCHL's Coastal Division saw the Clippers take a 5-2 win over the Eagles.The Clippers never trailed after getting an opening goal from Nick Sajevic late in...

Oct 28, 2022

Revived opioid user fined after driving away from Nanaimo police, crashing into several vehicles

NANAIMO - He went from unresponsive behind the wheel of his van to re-entering the vehicle and fleeing from several RCMP officers. Todd Allan Hartridge, 33, pleaded guilty to impaired driving and flig...

Oct 28, 2022