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Express comeback sinks Clippers in 4-3 OT loss
COQUITLAM - For the third time in four games the Clippers built up a big lead only to have it taken away.Nanaimo was up 2-0 on the Express after the first period on goals by Elliot Perrault and Luke L...
Nov 01, 2024
'It's a lot of fun to watch:' inaugural all-female field lacrosse tournament hits Harewood fields
NANAIMO - A first-of-its-kind all-female field lacrosse tournament is taking over a south Nanaimo sports field this weekend. The 2024 Van Island Girls Cup Tournament starts at Harewood Centennial Park...
Nov 01, 2024
Nanaimo trans basketball player accuses opponents of physical and verbal attacks
NANAIMO - One of Vancouver Island University's top women's basketball players says she was targeted because of her gender during a game. Harriette Mackenzie published a video to her Instagram account ...
Nov 01, 2024
Nanaimo-based Brazilian jiu jitsu academy win team competition at Canada Open
VANCOUVER - Nanaimo based Island Top Team had a massive medal haul, winning the ADCC Canada Open grappling event.The Canada Open was held at the Richmond Oval with over 80 teams from around North Amer...
Nov 01, 2024
Encouraging & worrying signs in latest Van Isle jobs report
NANAIMO - While the past year has seen considerable growth employment-wise on Vancouver Island, a new report suggests challenges will persist. Compiled by the Chartered Professional Accountants of BC ...
Nov 01, 2024
Large outdoor pickleball complex opens in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - In response to a rapidly growing sport and desires for playing space in more suitable areas, a new pickleball venue is now open at Nanaimo's Beban Park. Located near the gold course and driv...
Oct 31, 2024
Water restrictions being lifted across majority of central Island
NANAIMO - Officials to re-evaluated water restrictions across the region due to a series of recent storms. Effective Friday, Nov. 1, the Regional District of Nanaimo will lift all restrictions for its...
Oct 31, 2024
VIDEO: Clippers hope latest victory sets up a winning November
NANAIMO - The Clippers had a 3-6 record in October but there's optimism their most recent victory can give the team some traction. Nanaimo won 4-3 on Saturday, Oct. 26 over the Chilliwack Chiefs, and ...
Oct 31, 2024
Disaster averted at downtown Nanaimo structure fire
NANAIMO - A fast response limited the damage from a fire inside a downtown Nanaimo commercial building home to a cafe and antique shop. It happened on Tuesday, Oct. 29 at 250 Prideaux, between Fitzwil...
Oct 30, 2024
Nobody hurt in significant truck fire on Trans Canada Hwy south of Nanaimo
NANAIMO -A driver and lone occupant safety evacuated a fast-moving vehicle fire on the Trans Canada Hwy. near the Nanaimo Airport. It happened on Wednesday, Oct. 30 at about 10:30 a.m. impacting what'...
Oct 30, 2024