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Clippers lose island rivalry shootout 3-2 to Bulldogs
PORT ALBERNI - The Clippers built up a 2-0 lead but lost 3-2 to the Alberni Valley Bulldogs in a shootout Saturday.Robby Drazner's point shot game the Clippers a 1-0 lead after the first period and Jo...
Sep 14, 2019 The Clippers lost a 2-0 lead but earned a point in a 3-2 shootout loss to Alberni Valley on Saturday. (Gary Dorland)
Two students killed after bus carrying University of Victoria students rolls over near Port Alberni
PORT ALBERNI- Two students have died and another three were seriously injured after a bus carrying a group from the University of Victoria rolled over Friday Sept. 13.The Joint Rescue Co-ordination Ce...
Sep 14, 2019 Two people have died and several others injured after bus roll over near Port Alberni Friday night. (File Photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Clippers edge Bulldogs 2-1 in first win of the season
NANAIMO - The Clippers outlasted the Alberni Valley Bulldogs 2-1 at Frank Crane Arena on Friday the 13th.Both teams scored in the first ten minutes but scoring was at a premium on the night.Josh Bourn...
Sep 13, 2019 Zach Bennett backstopped the Clippers to a 2-1 victory over the Alberni Valley Bulldogs on Friday night. (Gary Dorland)
Man arrested for disturbing sex assault against Qualicum Beach senior
PARKSVILLE - A man who avoided jail time for harassing numerous women over the phone is now accused of sexually assaulting an elderly woman in Qualicum Beach.Joel Perry, 34, was arrested by Oceanside ...
Sep 13, 2019 Oceanside RCMP arrested 34-year-old Joel Perry of Qualicum Beach on Tuesday, Sept. 10. Perry is charged with one count of sexual assault in relation to a disturbing attack against a senior near the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre on Aug. 19. (Submitted/RCMP)
Tour de Rock riders set for rail pump car showdown
NANAIMO - When the 2019 Tour de Rock rolls through Nanaimo and Ladysmith, riders will have a little extra incentive to pedal hard.They'll be racing against a handful of local firefighters on Sept. 30 ...
Sep 13, 2019 Nanaimo firefighters are preparing to race the Tour de Rock pack on Sept. 30, part of a fundraising initiative by Island Corridor Foundation. (Alex Rawnsley/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Clippers see window open for championship run
NANAIMO - The Clippers are anticipating a banner BCHL season this year.The team brings back a lot of veteran talent and the coaches remain excited about new acquisitions during the offseason.Head coac...
Sep 12, 2019 The Clippers are a veteran group with high expectations for the 2019-20 BCHL season. (Gary Dorland)
Chronic offender released after jail tenure for Parksville area crime wave
NANAIMO - A prolific offender battling drug addiction has been released from jail after serving eight months behind bars.Hudson David Klassen, 27, pleaded guilty to four offences, primarily related to...
Sep 12, 2019 27-year-old Hudson Klassen was released from jail on Thursday, Sept. 12 after spending eight months locked up for several crimes in the Oceanside area. (Facebook)
Future secured for valuable south Nanaimo urban farm
NANAIMO - Urban agriculture will continue to grow in south Nanaimo after the last remaining urban farm was purchased and protected from development. The City of Nanaimo announced Thursday, Sept. 12 it...
Sep 12, 2019 Volunteers and members of Nanaimo Foodshare picking corn at Five Acre Farm, which will be used in the Good Food Boxes sent out to hundreds every month. (Spencer Sterritt/NanaimoNewsNOW)
'That's just unacceptable:' Oceanside RCMP concerned by amount of school zone speeders
PARKSVILLE - Oceanside Mounties are alarmed by more than 100 school speed zone violators in less than two weeks.Oceanside RCMP Cpl. Jesse Foreman said many of the offenders zipped through school zones...
Sep 11, 2019 Oceanside RCMP report 100 school zone speed violators in less than two weeks. RCMP Cpl. Jesse Foreman called the surge of driving offences "unacceptable."
Asian giant hornets found in Nanaimo for first time ever
NANAIMO - An aggressive and excessively large species of hornet has been discovered in Nanaimo for the first time.Three Asian giant hornets were found in Nanaimo last month, following confirmation fro...
Sep 11, 2019 Three Asian giant hornets have been discovered on Vancouver Island for the first time, sparking concerns for local honeybees. (File Photo)