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Housing, schools & nightlife needed as Nanaimo's population landscape rapidly changing

NANAIMO - A grey wave in the Harbour City may be beginning to subside, or at least be partially replaced by a younger tsunami.For the first time in a long time, Nanaimo's primary projected population ...

Apr 05, 2022

Clippers one win away from round two of the playoffs after 3-1 win over Surrey

NANAIMO - The Clippers used a third period push to beat the Surrey Eagles 3-1 in Game 3 of the BCHL playoffs.Nanaimo snapped a 1-1 tie with goals by Jake Hewitt and Keighan Gerrie in the final frame t...

Apr 04, 2022

Gabriola Island assault sees one man seriously injured, another arrested

GABRIOLA ISLAND - One man was taken to hospital with serious, but non-life threatening injuries after he was attacked on a rural property.A call from the victim to 911 on Sunday, April 3 at around 7:2...

Apr 04, 2022

'He yelled and screamed at the driver then the car took off:' Lantzville couple and their dogs victims of hit and run

NANAIMO - Two people and their dogs were left seriously injured following a suspected hit and run in Lantzville.Local police report a couple, Geoff and June, were walking on Lorenzen Lane, off the end...

Apr 04, 2022

VIDEO: 90-year-old Nanaimo gardener takes landscaping to another level

NANAIMO - Maintaining his flawless half acre Nanaimo property offers Leo Katila the gift of being excited to wake up every morning.The 90-year-old's lot is often mistaken for a public park, where a wi...

Apr 04, 2022

Longtime Nanaimo shelter operator reflects on career, offers insight on serving the vulnerable

NANAIMO - Speaking up about battling addiction lights his eyes up with hope as opposed to pain.He knows the devastation addiction has on families and communities - he lived it and provided guidance to...

Apr 03, 2022

Clippers take first two playoff games at home, beat Surrey 7-4 in Game 2

NANAIMO - The Clippers gave up an early first goal but quickly tied the score and skated to a 7-4 victory over Surrey.Buddy Johnson gave the Eagles their only lead four minutes into the game but it la...

Apr 02, 2022

Nanaimo Buccaneers sold, new owner vows to turn ship around

NANAIMO - A new owner is on board with intentions of strengthening Nanaimo's junior B hockey team following a difficult season.The Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League franchise has been sold by Carl...

Apr 02, 2022

Prolific offender returns to supportive housing following Nanaimo crime wave

NANAIMO - The lawyer for a man responsible for multiple property crimes and a concerning assault in Nanaimo hopes a stable support system will aid his client and society.Luke John Ryan, 44, pleaded gu...

Apr 02, 2022

Clippers win first playoff game in two years 3-2 over Surrey

NANAIMO - A tight checking game went down to the wire with the Clippers securing a 3-2 win over the Eagles.The Clippers hadn't played a post season contest in two years because of COVID-19 but won the...

Apr 01, 2022