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VIDEO: First in a series of permanent supportive housing projects opening in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Doors are just days away from officially opening at a brand new supportive housing complex in the city. Samaritan Place, a newly developed modular housing built on Nicol St., will welcome it...

Alex Rawnsley Mar 18, 2022

Oceanside Generals storm into VIJHL final, sweep aside Campbell River

PARKSVILLE - They slayed the dragon.Paced by torrid first periods and physical play all series, the Oceanside Generals stunned the visiting powerhouse Campbell River Storm 5-0 Thursday, March 17 to co...

Mar 18, 2022

Clippers edge Grizzlies 2-1

NANAIMO - The Clippers did all their scoring in the second period and got 41 saves from Cooper Black in a 2-1 victory over the Grizzlies.Ellis Rickwood scored four minutes into the contest but Black s...

Mar 16, 2022

Suspects arrested in armed robbery in rural Qualicum Beach

QUALICUM BEACH - A home invasion in which the assailants allegedly threatened the victim with a weapon resulted in the arrest of two suspects hours later.Oceanside RCMP said Spencer Lee Schaeffer and ...

Mar 16, 2022

Nanaimo Council narrows focus to upgrades at Westwood Lake Park

NANAIMO - A final concept has been chosen to guide substantial upgrades at a popular Nanaimo park, starting with changes expected later this year.City councillors unanimously endorsed phase one enhanc...

Mar 16, 2022

VIDEO: Clippers optimistic about playoffs after recent strong results

NANAIMO - The Clippers are on a run of five straight games with a point in the standings, highlighted by a 4-2 road win over the Bulldogs.The team recorded home victories over Chilliwack and Surrey to...

Mar 16, 2022

Pedestrian safety top of mind for upcoming Nanaimo road construction season

NANAIMO - Safety and traffic flow improvements are the focus of several major road upgrades currently scheduled in Nanaimo.Long-awaited upgrades to Bruce Ave. headline the list, including safety enhan...

Mar 16, 2022

Qualicum Beach names Lou Varela as new CAO

QUALICUM BEACH - The Town of Qualicum Beach announced they have a new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO).Lou Varela is coming to the town following her most recent role as CAO for the District of Oak ...

Mar 15, 2022

School maintenance funds flow around B.C., mid Island districts land combined $4.6M

NANAIMO - Funding to improve the efficiencies and longevity of schools in the province includes a nearly $2.8 million injection for Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools (NLPS).The ministry of education an...

Mar 15, 2022

Young sisters recovering after being bear-sprayed during afternoon home invasion

NANAIMO - A pair of teenage sisters are recovering after being hit with a blast of bear spray during a home invasionPolice say just before 3 p.m. on Monday, March 14 in the 5200 block of Lost Lake Rd....

Mar 15, 2022