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Nanoose First Nation multi-use path to enhance community connectivity and safety

NANAIMO - A significant provincial grant will allow a paved non-vehicular path to safely accomodate people to and from Snaw-Naw-As territory.Craig Edwards, Nanoose First Nation's economic development ...

Oct 16, 2021

Clippers win 8-1 over Kings in home opener

NANAIMO - The Clippers home opener couldn't have gone much better.A hat trick from Sean Donaldson propelled the team to an 8-1 blowout victory over Powell River on Friday, Oct 15 at Frank Crane Arena....

Oct 15, 2021

Pedestrian killed in late night crash along Alberni Hwy. near Parksville

PARKSVILLE - One person is dead after a pedestrian was hit by a motorist in Errington.Emergency services were called to the Alberni Highway near Fairdowne Rd. just after 10 p.m. after reports of a ped...

Oct 15, 2021

Demolition pending for burned Nanaimo gas station after evidence of squatters, drug use

NANAIMO - A scorched and abandoned gas station is more than just an eyesore for area residents.The Husky Market and gas station on Terminal Ave., near Maffeo Sutton Park went up in flames in early Oct...

Oct 15, 2021

NightOwls using extra time wisely to build towards West Coast League debut

NANAIMO - Work is ongoing behind the scenes in anticipation of the first ever Nanaimo NightOwls West Coast League baseball game.The debut of Nanaimo's newest baseball team was supposed to happen on Ju...

Oct 14, 2021

Circuit breaker restrictions hit Northern Health in bid to curb rising cases and hospitalizations

NANAIMO -New restrictions are coming for most Northern Health authority residents in a bid to curb rising COVID-19 transmission.Restrictions on household and organized events similar to what was appli...

Oct 14, 2021

'He's doing very well:' rare white raven continually improves at wildlife sanctuary

ERRINGTON - While the odds remain stacked against him, staff are increasingly optimistic about the future of an ever-strengthening prized bird.Blizzard was found last spring emaciated in the Errington...

Oct 14, 2021

Judge jails Nanaimo father for 8 years after sexually assaulting young sons

Editor's Note: This story contains descriptions of alleged graphic sexual abuse against minors and may not be appropriate for some readers.NANAIMO - A father who sexually abused his two young sons has...

Oct 13, 2021

VIDEO: Clippers season starts with standout performances at both ends of the rink

NANAIMO - By any metric the Clippers start to the BCHL season was a massive success.Nanaimo outscored Powell River 10-3 over two road games and a hand full of players sit at or near the top of several...

Oct 12, 2021

Injured man believed to be linked to daylight south Nanaimo shooting

NANAIMO - One man was injured and two people were arrested following a daytime shooting in Nanaimo.RCMP said they were called to a home on Nicol St. near Needham St. after reports of gunshots directed...

Oct 12, 2021