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Vastly reduced mid-Island roe herring fishery well underway

NANAIMO - While marine wildlife are as eager as ever, far fewer boats are battling for their share of this year's commercial roe herring fishery in the Strait of Georgia.Fisheries and Oceans Canada cu...

Mar 07, 2022

Mariners win PACWEST title at men's basketball provincials

NANAIMO - The VIU Mariners men's basketball team has been unbeatable this season.Following a spectacular 17-0 campaign in 2021-22 season, the Nanaimo based VIU squad beat Langara 98-80 in the semi-fin...

Mar 07, 2022

Foothills proponent to make push for increased density

NANAIMO - The builder behind a substantial housing development underway in upper Lantzvillle hopes to construct additional housing on top of 730 residences already approved.Lone Tree Properties Ltd. d...

Mar 07, 2022

Clippers build lead and hold on for 5-3 win over Surrey

NANAIMO - The Clippers had a 4-1 lead through 40 minutes but needed an empty net goal to seal up a 5-3 win over the Eagles.Ben Kotylak with two goals and an assist and Tristan Fraser with a pair of go...

Mar 06, 2022

Record snowfall and cold snaps highlight wild winter, unstable spring expected

NANAIMO - With a winter shattering several snowfall and cold weather records, a cooler than average spring on the mid Island with possibly some unstable weather patterns are expected.Environment Canad...

Mar 06, 2022

Daniells hat trick leads Clippers to 6-3 win over Chiefs

NANAIMO - Kai Daniells scored the game winner and completed a hat trick with an empty netter as the Clippers used a strong third period to beat Chilliwack 6-3. Daniells also scored in the second perio...

Mar 04, 2022

Wounded Warrior run aims to raise cash and bury misconceptions

NANAIMO - A small relay team passing through Nanaimo intends to make a big difference in the lives of emergency responders mentally injured by their professions.Members from Wounded Warrior Run BC are...

Mar 04, 2022

Dover Bay senior boys basketball experiences strong growth season

NANAIMO - The Dover Bay senior boys team didn't make the provincial basketball tournament but their young team is expected to be a contender next year.Coach Darren Seaman said this year's team was a b...

Mar 04, 2022

Noise from burnouts, street racing at mall parking lot floods Nanaimo RCMP

NANAIMO - Police are hoping to deter street racing in response to numerous complaints at the Nanaimo North Town Centre parking lot.Res. Cst. Gary O'Brien said a local resident reported gatherings of u...

Mar 04, 2022

Man sentenced for lying to police following fatal hit & run in Parksville

NANAIMO - A man's unsophisticated bid to mislead police investigating an impaired driving case deepened the pain for the victim's family.Travis Zackery Taylor, 32, was sentenced to a 12 month conditio...

Mar 04, 2022