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Census data ranks Nanaimo least religious metro centre in Canada

NANAIMO - When it comes to the number of Canadians in major centres who classify themselves as not religious, the Nanaimo ranks at the very top.According to new data from the 2021 Census released by S...

Oct 27, 2022

VIDEO: RCMP, BCAA trying to curb driver 'aggression and impatience' when passing roadside emergency crews

NANAIMO - Slow down and move over whenever you see the flashing lights of any emergency vehicles on the side of the road.It's clear messaging which was being drilled in by Nanaimo RCMP and the BCAA du...

Oct 27, 2022

VIDEO: Truck tumbles over Cedar embankment, 1 person extracted and taken to hospital

NANAIMO - A single-vehicle crash in Cedar trapped an injured passenger, who was rescued by local firefighters.The wreck happened on Thursday, Oct. 27 at about 12 p.m. on Harmac Rd. near the MacMillan ...

Oct 27, 2022

VIDEO: Fire-ravaged Departure Bay hall torn down, site's future remains unclear

NANAIMO - A long-term solution isn't expected any time soon for a now vacant lot where the Departure Bay Activity Centre stood for decades.The Wingrove St. facility was demolished in a matter of a few...

Oct 27, 2022

VIDEO: Clippers fresh faces earn extra responsibility

NANAIMO - The Clippers leaders have carried the load during an excellent start to the 2022-23 hockey season.But as the weeks have gone by several of Nanaimo's young first year players have expanded th...

Oct 25, 2022

Waters hat trick lifts Clippers to 7-4 win over Cowichan Valley

NANAIMO - After a quite first period the Clippers offense came alive in a 7-4 victory over Cowichan.The Capitals had the only goal of the first period on a quick shot from in close by Massimo Lombardi...

Oct 22, 2022

Pedestrian safety measures unveiled at Parksville school

PARKSVILLE - A provincial grant has funded road safety improvements to help students get to and from cole Oceanside Elementary School in a more safe manner.The $17,580 grant through the Vision Zero Ro...

Oct 22, 2022

Clippers lose lead and fall 4-2 to Grizzlies

NANAIMO - The Clippers winning streak was stopped at six games thanks to a 4-2 loss to the Victoria Grizzlies.Nanaimo had a strong first period outshooting their opposition 12-5 but neither Oliver Auy...

Oct 21, 2022

Population growth and backyard gardens likely tied to increase in rodent numbers

NANAIMO - Experts are coming to the conclusion initiatives to become greener, increase vegetation, home gardens and having backyard hens could be driving a rat population explosion.Pest control techni...

Oct 21, 2022

VIDEO: Clippers shine at BCHL Showcase, draw attention from NCAA scouts

NANAIMO - The Clippers have returned home from the BCHL Showcase in Chilliwack with a pair of wins and a lot of interest in their players from U.S. colleges.Nanaimo beat Cranbrook 4-2 and Trail 7-3 to...

Oct 21, 2022