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Sex offender who exploited his own nieces gets one-year jail sentence
Editor's note: This article contains details of children being sexually abused. Reader discretion is strongly advised. NANAIMO - A path of destruction formed after a man's keen sexual interest in mino...
Jan 28, 2025
Fire significantly damages home in Nanaimo's Cinnabar Valley
NANAIMO - A fire which reportedly started on a back deck inflicted serious damage on a home in the city's south end.Fire broke out around 3:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 27 from a property on Ranchview Dr.,...
Jan 27, 2025
Clippers late rally leads to 3-2 overtime win in Powell River
POWELL RIVER - It was a dramatic comeback for the Clippers against the Kings in a 3-2 overtime win.Dylan Kinch opened the scoring for Nanaimo eight minutes into the game but Calvin Beard tied it for P...
Jan 25, 2025
Clippers can't survive Kings third period push in 7-4 loss
POWELL RIVER - The Clippers built a pair of two goal leads but couldn't hang on in a 7-4 loss in Powell River.Nanaimo opened scoring six minutes into the game on a wrist shot by Tanner Bruender.The ma...
Jan 24, 2025
Ladysmith mayoral candidates announced with by-election looming
LADYSMITH - Six candidates are vying to be the next mayor of Ladysmith.The Town of Ladysmith revealed the list of candidates following the Friday, Jan. 24 4 p.m. cut-off.Russ Barling Deena Beeston Ray...
Jan 24, 2025
Lantzville senior jailed for 'horrific' child porn haul
Editor's note: This article contains details of children being sexually abused. Reader discretion is strongly advised. NANAIMO - A Lantzville retiree with no prior criminal record knew exactly why Nan...
Jan 24, 2025
RDN transit committee recommends bus fare increases
NANAIMO - Riding most Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) buses is anticipated to more expensive following a review process. The RDN Transit Committee meeting on Thursday, Jan. 23 resulted in a recomme...
Jan 23, 2025
VIDEO: Clippers Lonsdale, Hull feature at BCHL All Star weekend
NANAIMO - Clippers forwards Chase Hull and Cole Lonsdale spent a weekend in Salmon Arm at the BCHL All-Star weekend.Hull was a part of the Top Prospects Game on Jan. 17 while Lonsdale participated in ...
Jan 23, 2025
Driver flees after hitting pedestrian in Departure Bay Rd. crosswalk
NANAIMO - A 65-year-old man remains in hospital after being hit by a vehicle while crossing the street near Departure Bay Beach. The incident occurred on Wednesday, Jan. 22 at around 6 p.m. at the Dep...
Jan 23, 2025
Significant central Nanaimo signaled intersection opens
NANAIMO - A project much larger and more expensive than the City of Nanaimo originally envisioned is starting to come to fruition. The multi-faceted Midtown Gateway initiative hit a significant milest...
Jan 22, 2025