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Top Stories of 2025: Championships, records and new beginnings for mid-Island athletes
NANAIMO - Many mid island athletes and teams had major successes in 2025. Ethan Katzberg once again made headlines with a Canadian track and field championships win in the hammer throw in August. The ...
Dec 26, 2025
Top Stories of 2025: Cell tower proposals approved to fill numerous Nanaimo-area gaps
NANAIMO - With radiation health concerns fading, boosting bars on cell phones locally gained momentum in 2025 Several notable planned cellular towers were approved by City Council this year, including...
Dec 24, 2025
Top Stories of 2025: Hotel demolition, land transfer & casino acquisitions represent bright future for SFN
NANAIMO - With a universally despised eyesore removed this past fall, a fresh slate is available for Snuneymuxw First Nation (SFN) to develop a high-profile property on the edge of the downtown. While...
Dec 23, 2025
NightOwls laying the foundation for 2026 WCL season
NANAIMO - The NightOwls have their 2026 schedule out and have announced their first group of confirmed returning players. They'll begin play with an exhibition game against the VIU Mariners on May 27 ...
Dec 21, 2025
Clippers win final game of 2025 against Grizzlies
COLWOOD - The Clippers entered their two week holiday break on a winning note.Nanaimo never trailed in a 6-5 win over the Victoria Grizzlies.Landon Pappas led the offense with two goals and an assist ...
Dec 20, 2025
Top Stories of 2025: Continuous development alters Nanaimo's landscape
NANAIMO - It was yet another brisk year in the Harbour City for construction, with several multi-unit housing projects among several offerings moving forward. With multiple infill projects in the down...
Dec 20, 2025
Clippers can't solve Bulldogs Hirschorn in home shutout loss
NANAIMO - The Clippers home ice struggles continued with a 2-0 home loss to the Alberni Valley Bulldogs.Alberni Valley scored power play goals from Wyatt Blace and Kai Matthew late in the first period...
Dec 19, 2025
'Put a smile on people's faces:' Nanaimo students bring warmth and support to those in need
NANAIMO - Local students are working hard this month ensuring everyone has a smile on their face this Christmas.Students from Georgia Avenue Elementary School in south Nanaimo were busy on Thursday, D...
Dec 18, 2025
Nanaimo seeking solutions to feral rabbit population explosion
NANAIMO - The City is reaching out to local community groups to alleviate ever-expanding rabbit populations. At the Monday, Dec. 15 council meeting, councillors heard a report on the City's history wi...
Dec 18, 2025
Clippers send three players to BCHL All-Star weekend in Alberta
NANAIMO - A trio of Clippers have been selected to the BCHL All-Star weekend January in Spruce Grove, Alberta. Captain Nathan Larioza and leading scorer Hayden Fechner will play in the Canada versus t...
Dec 18, 2025