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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

Indoor mask mandate enhanced, COVID vaccine for 5 to 11-year-olds anticipated shortly

NANAIMO - Public health officials extended indoor mask wearing rules from schools into the community.Provincial heath officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced children as young as five-years-old are now req...

Oct 12, 2021

Multiple injuries for Nanaimo contractor wedged under water main pipe

NANAIMO - A contractor working on a water main project off Hammond Bay Rd. has sustained lower body injuries after a fall.Emergency crews were initially called to a confined space rescue at Falcon Dr....

Oct 12, 2021

National survey results to inform new standards for long-term care

OTTAWA - Canadian long-term care homes do not currently provide safe, reliable care, and they should put the needs and rights of residents first, according to the respondents of a survey that will hel...

Oct 11, 2021

Gerrie's hat trick leads Clippers to 4-1 win in Powell River

POWELL RIVER - A hat trick from Keighan Gerrie propelled the. Clippers to a 4-1 win over the Kings.Nanaimo built up a 3-0 lead in the first period with two goals by Gerrie and a power marker from Char...

Oct 09, 2021

Clippers kick off season with 6-2 win in Powell River

POWELL RIVER - The Clippers never trailed in a 6-2 season opening victory against the Kings.The duo of Tristan Fraser and Max Itagaki combined for seven points in the win and Shaun Mahoney also chippe...

Oct 08, 2021

New look Clippers excited for full season, return of fans

NANAIMO - Clipper hockey fans will barely recognize the team as it takes to the ice for the 2021-22 season.While nine players return from the shortened pod season of April and May, the only player fan...

Oct 07, 2021

Increased demand for locally-grown produce leads to huge year for Nanaimo Foodshare

NANAIMO - It's been a year of unprecedented growth for a local non-profit.Nanaimo Foodshare saw an explosion in demand for their services and programming throughout the early days of the pandemic as m...

Oct 07, 2021