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Online ICBC insurance renewal option announced, license plate decals to be eliminated

VICTORIA - A pair of notable changes are on the horizon for motorists in the province, including an online renewal option for personal ICBC auto insurance policies.Public safety minister and solicitor...

Feb 14, 2022

Ottawa mayor pushes to shrink convoy footprint, as feds eye action

Ottawa's mayor has set a deadline of noon today for truckers encamped in the capital's core to move out of residential streets in a bid to pare down the size of the protest's footprint. Mayor Jim Wats...

Feb 14, 2022

Non profit adapts to chip away at Nanaimo's affordable housing crisis

NANAIMO -Through the roof land and construction prices ushered a renewed, leaner approach for Habitat 4 Humanity and its new regional executive director.Under the guidance of Jeff Krafta, the organiza...

Feb 14, 2022

VIU pioneering psychedelic-assisted therapy program

NANAIMO - Vancouver Island University is taking a closer look at how certain psychedelic drugs can be used a therapeutical tools.A first-of-its-kind program aimed at healthcare professionals and clini...

Feb 13, 2022

Clippers offence firing in 7-3 road win over the Kings

POWELL RIVER - The Clippers won all ten games in their season series with Powell River.On Feb. 12 Nanaimo never trailed and scored four straight goals to break a 3-3 tie early in the second period en ...

Feb 12, 2022

Prolific offender jailed for extensive drug-related break-ins

NANAIMO - An all too familiar story of drug addiction inflicting widespread damage was revealed during a sentencing hearing in Nanaimo.Thousands of dollars worth of goods were stolen during eight comm...

Feb 12, 2022

Clippers place coaches on leave amid BCHL investigation, assistants guide team to gritty road win

POWELL RIVER - A topsy turvy day for the Nanaimo Clippers saw the club win 6-4 against the Kings.Word spread quickly throughout the day on Feb. 11 about an investigation into code of conduct complaint...

Feb 12, 2022

B.C. Supreme Court injunction halts 'administrative leave' of Nanaimo Clipper coaching staff

NANAIMO - The Nanaimo Clippers have successfully argued for an injunction to stop the BC Hockey League from suspending their coaches.An email from the BC Hockey League to Nanaimo Clipper players sent ...

Feb 11, 2022

Hornets rugby looking for growth as season moves into second half

NANAIMO - The new year is bringing new challenges and expectations for local rugby players.The Nanaimo Hornets are running three separate teams during the 2021/22 campaign, two men's and one women's s...

Feb 11, 2022

City earmarks nearly $500k for Nanaimo non-profits to help marginalized people

NANAIMO - City coffers have nearly half a million dollars reserved for tackling homelessness, but no solid direction on how to spend the money.A total sum of $480,000 is included in the City budget to...

Feb 11, 2022