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Clippers record first shutout of the year in 7-0 victory over Express

COQUITLAM - The Clippers were firing on all cylinders in a 7-0 road win to start 2022.Nine different players registered a point against the Express, led by Sean Donaldson with two goals and an assist ...

Jan 02, 2022

Nanaimo SPCA prioritizing animal welfare with available shelter space during busy season

NANAIMO - The Nanaimo and District SPCA branch may not always be your first call if you're looking to re-home your pet.Leon Davis, manager for the Island/Coastal region of the SPCA, said while local b...

Jan 02, 2022

Rotating cold weather shelters operating through Oceanside

PARKSVILLE - One local organization is banding together all available resources in a bid to ensure everyone has a warm, safe space to sleep.Perry Perry, a coordinator with OHEART, a group of local chu...

Jan 02, 2022

Snow & ice build-up further delays curbside collection throughout mid Island

NANAIMO - Garbage trucks aren't expected to serve the Nanaimo AND Oceanside regions until after the weekend.The City of Nanaimo furthered delayed curbside collection to Tuesday, Jan 4, while the RDN h...

Jan 01, 2022

Beleaguered cargo ship completes unloading damaged containers in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Following a three week effort nearly 60 damaged containers from a battered cargo ship have been offloaded in Nanaimo.Ian Marr, president and CEO of the Nanaimo Port Authority, confirmed the ...

Dec 31, 2021

Isolation requirements reduced for vaccinated people, visitation rules change at long term care homes

NANAIMO - The spread and nature of the Omicron variant is causing a tweak in B.C.'s response to the pandemic.Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry adjusted B.C.'s mandate for self-isolation after...

Dec 31, 2021

Sport Achievement Awards return to in-person ceremony in 2022

NANAIMO - The Nanaimo Sport Achievement Awards are set to be an in-person event once again in 2022.The awards were announced virtually in 2021 but the upcoming 17th annual ceremony will be held on Feb...

Dec 31, 2021

Top stories of 2021: Legal process of accused teen murderer drags on

NANAIMO - While establishing a trial date for a man accused of killing Nanaimo teenager Makayla Chang is advancing, the process is glacially slow. A preliminary hearing in early November lasted just o...

Dec 30, 2021

From humble beginnings to a place to call home, Nanaimo SAR celebrates 30 years in service

NANAIMO - From the comfort of a newly refurbished home base of Nanaimo Search and Rescue (SAR), longtime members reflected about the early days of the once small organization.Ken Duncan joined Nanaimo...

Dec 30, 2021

Extended Christmas break for B.C. students due to rapid spread of Omicron variant

NANAIMO - B.C. students will be away from classrooms longer than planned as officials grapple with rising Omicron-fuelled COVID-19 cases.Education minister Jennifer Whiteside said in a news conference...

Dec 29, 2021