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Donaldson eyes down BCHL goal scoring lead & special milestone

NANAIMO - As the Clippers battle for first place in the Coastal Division, one of their top forwards in chasing some individual accolades.After 32 games, Sean Donaldson is tied for first in league goal...

Jan 25, 2022

Despite reluctance from Judge, Nanaimo sex offender avoids jail

NANAIMO - A local man narrowly avoided jail for his collection of graphic, illegal media.Todd Anthony Bordal was handed a suspended sentence and two years probation following a Monday, Jan. 24 sentenc...

Jan 25, 2022

Innovative green technology fast-tracks long-awaited Nanaimo hotel

NANAIMO - A unique form of exterior siding is helping the Courtyard by Marriott hotel site, beside the Vancouver Island Conference Centre, take shape.Seven hundred and fifty pre-fabricated panels made...

Jan 24, 2022

Clippers score five unanswered, beat Grizzlies 7-2

NANAIMO - The Clippers broke a 2-2 midway through the second period and cruised to a 7-2 win over the Grizzlies.It was a strong game for Nanaimo's offence led by two goals from Kai Daniells, three ass...

Jan 23, 2022

Qualicum Beach re-examines expanding council

QUALICUM BEACH - People in Qualicum Beach are being asked if they support having additional councillors passing local laws.The Town is inviting public opinion on possibly increasing its size of Counci...

Jan 23, 2022

Pirates offering tryouts for bantam, junior and senior baseball teams

NANAIMO - Teenagers looking to get into high level baseball have a chance to try out for the Mid Island Pirates.An event for 13-18 year olds is scheduled for Arbutus Meadows in Nanoose Bay from 2 p.m....

Jan 22, 2022

Clippers stunned by Cowichan comeback in 6-5 overtime loss

NANAIMO - The Clippers looked poised for their 20th win of the season but had to settle for a single point in a 6-5 overtime loss to Cowichan Valley.Nanaimo led three times in the game, including 5-3 ...

Jan 21, 2022

VIDEO: Demolition of burned downtown Nanaimo gas station underway

NANAIMO - A badly damaged building, which quickly turned into a trouble spot for surrounding homes is finally being torn down.Crews began dismantling the Husky gas station on Terminal Ave. in downtown...

Jan 21, 2022

'We cannot eliminate all risk:' province shifts gears away from COVID-19 management staples

NANAIMO - It's not a shift to an endemic, but the latest media briefing from the province's health officer represented a major shift in B.C.'s COVID-19 response.Dr. Bonnie Henry said during a media av...

Jan 21, 2022

School District 68 to implement COVID vaccine mandate for all staff

NANAIMO - Local school board trustees voted in favour of creating a vaccine mandate for all of its employees in district 68.At a Thursday, Jan 20 special board meeting, school board trustees requested...

Jan 21, 2022