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Pattern shift creating 'potential for moderate to heavy localized snowfall' in Nanaimo & Oceanside

NANAIMO - Early forecasts for a snowy weekend and start of next week appear to be holding true. Rainfall which began on Thursday, Jan. 30 is forecast to turn into a more wintery mix of precipitation t...

Alex Rawnsley Jan 31, 2025

'You are my worst nightmare:' Nanaimo woman awaits sentence for murdering/dismembering ex-boyfriend

Editor's note: this article contains graphic details of violence and may not be suitable for some readers. Discretion is strongly advised. VANCOUVER - Sentencing submissions presented in B.C. Supreme ...

Ian Holmes Jan 31, 2025

'Left with a lot of questions:' Oceanside RCMP investigating fatal highway crash

COOMBS - A 36-year-old man died following a single-vehicle crash on the Alberni Hwy just west of the village core in Coombs. On Thursday, Jan. 30 at about 8 p.m., the man was driving his green Dodge p...

Jan 31, 2025

‘It’s a full team event:’ VIU men’s hockey team bolsters longstanding Nanaimo tournament

NANAIMO - While VIU's men's hockey team is well acquainted with putting pucks in nets and butts in seats, they'll turn their attention to serving drinks and blowing whistles this weekend. The annual T...

Jan 31, 2025

Sentence issued against Nanaimo man for violent sexual assault of 17-year-old girl

Editor's note - this article contains details of a disturbing sexual assault and may not be suitable for some readers. Discretion is strongly advised NANAIMO - A federal jail sentence of three years w...

Jan 30, 2025

Police cruisers rammed in south Nanaimo as driver takes off

NANAIMO - Local mounties are looking for the driver of a pickup truck who damaged several police vehicles while fleeing the scene of a south Nanaimo shopping centre. On Tuesday, Jan. 28, right before ...

Jan 30, 2025

'It shatters us:' neighbours enraged by proposed Nanoose Bay cellular tower

NANOOSE BAY - Members of a typically quiet, rural Nanoose Bay neighbourhood are making a lot of noise about a cell tower application. Proposed to be placed on private property at 1800 Serenity Pl., Ro...

Alex Rawnsley Jan 30, 2025

Clippers depth players shine in 6-1 win over Prince George

NANAIMO - The Clippers top offensive players were shut down but they got scoring throughout their lineup in a 6-1 win over Prince George.Justin Collins opened the scoring with his first goal as a Clip...

Jan 29, 2025

Bike lanes to nowhere: Nanaimo grapples with piecemeal project dilemma

NANAIMO - Attempting to bolster active transportation amenities is proving to be an ongoing, delicate task City officials are continually navigating. It's a bumpy road with the challenge more paramoun...

Alex Rawnsley Jan 29, 2025

VIDEO: Clippers Lavery plays hits major milestone in second stint with team

NANAIMO - The BCHL journey of Luke Lavery began with his hometown Clippers on Apr. 3, 2021 and reached the 200 game mark this past weekend.Lavery, who is now in his second go around with the Clippers,...

Jan 28, 2025