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Clippers grind out 3-1 win over Grizzlies

NANAIMO - The Clippers were short manned and on the short end of the shots on goal but came up with a gritty 3-1 win over Victoria. Goalie Shane Shelest was the first star making 38 saves for Nanaimo....

Oct 01, 2022

Annual Nanaimo kettlebell competition enters a sixth year

NANAIMO - The Grip Strength Kettlebell Competition is growing in numbers and in stature.With 29 athletes set to step on the platform at the Coast Bastion Hotel on Oct. 1 the 2022 version of the event ...

Oct 01, 2022

Clippers go down 6-4 to Kings in home opener

NANAIMO - The Clippers home opener went back and forth but ended with the visiting Powell River Kings grabbing a 6-4 win.Powell River led 2-1 after the first period, Nanaimo was up 3-2 through 40 minu...

Sep 30, 2022

Community coming together to honour and remember on Truth & Reconciliation Day

NANAIMO - For the second time nationally, the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation is being recognized on Sept. 30. The day was made official last year as a time to honour the victims and survi...

Sep 30, 2022

All candidates election forum brings in large Nanaimo crowd as election day draws nearer

NANAIMO - Climate change, transportation, local food production, and the City's economic policy were top-of-mind topics at an all-candidates town hall.A little over 100 people crowded into the Beban S...

Sep 29, 2022

VIDEO: Police block entrances to Nanaimo Superstore after unspecified threat

NANAIMO - A threat shut down a large Nanaimo grocery store, sending shoppers and staff out of the north end business.Officers were called to the north Nanaimo store on Metral Dr. on Wednesday, Sept. 2...

Sep 29, 2022

Future of temporarily housed residents at Parksville facility remains unclear

PARKSVILLE - An extension granted by the City of Parksville allows marginalized populations to remain at a repurposed motel for another six months.What happens after that is anybody's guess.The City a...

Sep 28, 2022

Province prepares for increased hospital demand during next round of COVID & influenza season

NANAIMO - Preparations in the province for another cold and flu season combined with COVID-19 are well-underway. Health officials are looking closely at hospital capacity heading into the third winter...

Jordan Davidson Sep 28, 2022

Boxwood Rd. bike lane barriers still a concern for local businesses

NANAIMO - Concrete barriers along Boxwood Rd. between Dufferin Cres. and Tulsa Rd. have been giving some local businesses headaches.The new barriers, installed early in July, provided a new designated...

Sep 28, 2022

VIDEO: Daniells delivering as third-year Clipper veteran

NANAIMO - The Clippers lost several high profile players after last season's run to the BCHL finals, but they have retained a lot of elite talent too.At the head of the list is third year forward Kai ...

Sep 27, 2022