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Newest Clipper helps sink former teammates in Island Cup action

NANAIMO - A new Clipper defenceman made his presence felt against his old club over the weekend.Moe Acee became a Clipper on Nov. 6 and helped his new team to a 3-1 victory over his old team, the Albe...

Nov 10, 2020

VIJHL hits pause on season after Nanaimo school reports COVID-19 exposure

NANAIMO - A number of teams in the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League is pressing pause on their season for one week.Following a confirmed COVID-19 exposure at Dover Secondary School in Nanaimo, th...

Nov 10, 2020

De-icing highways tops list of regional highway maintenance crews

NANAIMO - While the mid island region braces for the first potential snowfall of the season, highway maintenance crews are taking a proactive approach.Daniel Hutchins, regional general manager of Main...

Nov 10, 2020

'He loved to help people:' Howie Meeker remembered for more than hockey accomplishments

PARKSVILLE - Tributes are pouring in for Howie Meeker,who was described by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as a great Canadian.The longtime French Creek resident passed away at the age of 97 on Sunday, ...

Nov 09, 2020

Cold weather shelter re-opening in basement of Nanaimo's St. Peter's Church

NANAIMO - An overnight shelter will soon open to provide a warm bed to those living rough on Nanaimo streets. The shelter at St. Peter's Church on Machleary St. is slated to open for its third year on...

Nov 09, 2020

Nanaimo hobby brewer takes craft to next level

NANAIMO - A home brewing kit opened the taps to opportunities far beyond the expectations of a Nanaimo beer maker.Brent Burgoyne received the kit from his wife. Five years and roughly 80 batches later...

Nov 08, 2020

Two COVID-19 exposures confirmed at Dover Bay Secondary

NANAIMO - Two COVID-19 exposures were confirmed at a Nanaimo school for the first time. Nanaimo-Ladysmith Public School District announced on Saturday, Nov. 7 the exposures happened at Dover Bay Secon...

Maria Doty Nov 07, 2020

First Nations techniques leading conservation fight against iconic Canadian bird in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Local conservationists are leaning on traditional First Nations techniques to stop an iconic Canadian bird from destroying local fish habitat. Non-migratory Canada geese are feeding year-rou...

Alex Rawnsley Nov 07, 2020

St. Andrews Lodge in Qualicum Beach spared the wrecking ball for now

QUALICUM BEACH - St. Andrews Lodge lives to see another day. In a dramatic reversal, Qualicum Beach council voted to stay the demolition of the building, despite voting in favour only days before of r...

Nov 06, 2020

B.C. marks nearly 600 new COVID-19 cases in one day, five new within Island Health

NANAIMO - Another large spike in new COVID-19 cases across B.C. while the Island Health region suffers much smaller increases. A joint statement from the province on Friday, Nov. 6 confirmed 589 new c...

Nov 06, 2020