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Local youth fiddlers once again take top spot in CBC's Music Class Challenge

NANAIMO - A local fiddling group of talented youth won top prize for the second straight year in a nationwide musical competition.Nanaimo-based Cross Canada Fiddle's Fiddelium topped the community/ind...

Dec 16, 2021

Clippers beat Cowichan 6-3 thanks to strong third period

DUNCAN - The Clippers and Capitals were in a tight 3-2 game for 40 minutes but Nanaimo scored three times in the final frame to win 6-3.In the first period the two clubs exchanged five goals with Aust...

Dec 15, 2021

Frank Ney Memorial Polar Bear Swim cancelled for second straight year

NANAIMO - A Boxing Day tradition at Departure Bay Beach has been put on ice for another year.Brad Ney, coordinator of the annual Frank Ney Memorial Polar Bear Swim, said organizers felt it was in the ...

Dec 15, 2021

Christmas comes early for Nanaimo RCMP's Police Dog Service Unit

NANAIMO - A generous donation of hand-crafted blankets will help keep invaluable members of the Nanaimo RCMP detachment warm this holiday season.Unique homemade crocheted blankets for all four members...

Dec 15, 2021

VIDEO: Santa leaves sleigh at home, touches down at NRGH in a helicopter

NANAIMO - Jolly Old Saint Nick made an appearance at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH) to spread cheer to children at Island hospitals.While this event was limited last year due to the pandemic...

Dec 15, 2021

'There's a lot of uncertainty:' officials weigh possible impact of Omicron variant

NANAIMO - Vastly more COVID-19 cases are expected as health officials gauge various scenarios a new variant of the virus could bring.A modelling presentation by provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie He...

Dec 14, 2021

VIDEO: 'It's unacceptable': thefts of red dresses and pride flag angers Nanaimo non profit

NANAIMO - A local non-profit organization well known for supporting marginalized people is discouraged by a series of disturbing thefts.Since late November four red dresses positioned in front of Nana...

Dec 14, 2021

VIDEO: Clippers owner pleased with team performance on and off the ice

NANAIMO - With the Clippers coming off a three game winning streak and battling for first place in the BCHL's Coastal Division, team owner Wes Mussio couldn't be happier.This despite the fact the BCHL...

Dec 13, 2021

COVID-19 relief cash to support events flows to Nanaimo area

NANAIMO - Numerous events on the mid Island have gotten a financial boost from a provincial Covid-19 recovery program.$240,000 for mid Island specific events between July 1, 2021 and Sept. 30 2022 wer...

Dec 13, 2021

Man dies following single-vehicle crash on Trans Canada Hwy south of Nanaimo

NANAIMO - A serious crash occurred on the Trans Canada Hwy. south of Nanaimo Monday claimed the life of a driver. Nanaimo RCMP confirmed the driver, a male in his 60's from the Nanaimo area, was decla...

Ian Holmes Dec 13, 2021