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Clippers victimized by Capitals comeback in 5-4 home loss
NANAIMO - It was a tale of two games for the Clippers in a losing cause versus the Capitals.Nanaimo was strong in the opening period outshooting Cowichan 14-10 and taking a 1-0 lead on the first BCHL ...
Oct 18, 2024
Mandatory waste separation bylaw coming into effect for RDN
NANAIMO - All commercial, institutional, industrial and multi-family home dwellers will soon be responsible for sorting and properly disposing of items they throw away. The Regional District of Nanaim...
Oct 18, 2024
VIDEO: Hebblethwaite makes immediate impact with Clippers
NANAIMO - When the Clippers welcomed Alex Hebblethwaite to their lineup on Oct. 2 they couldn't dreamed the impact he would make. After spending the BCHL preseason in Victoria and the first five games...
Oct 18, 2024
Costs continue climbing for rural Nanaimo community centre project
NANAIMO - A third budget applies to transforming a long-closed school into a community centre to serve the South Wellington and Cassidy areas. The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) board of directors...
Oct 17, 2024
Atmospheric river storm set to drench Vancouver Island
NANAIMO - While it's not time to batten down the hatches quite yet, the first atmospheric river storm of the fall season is about to make landfall. Environment Canada issued a special weather statemen...
Oct 17, 2024
Clippers fall 4-1 to Salmon Arm, finish 0-2 at BCHL Showcase
CHILLIWACK - The Clippers had a hard time finding their offensive game at the BCHL Showcase.Nanaimo was outscored 9-3 in two games versus Cranbrook and Salmon Arm.Against the Silverbacks the Clippers ...
Oct 16, 2024
'He's got his pants down:' hiker threatened by man on rural Nanaimo trail
Editors note: this article includes graphic details which may disturb some readers. Discretion is strongly advised. NANAIMO - A woman faced a harrowing experience while hiking on a popular Nanaimo are...
Oct 16, 2024
VIDEO: New details released in hopes of finding missing Port Alberni woman
PORT ALBERNI -RCMP believe a Port Alberni woman missing for more than two years was likely a homicide victim.In hopes of advancing the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Amber Manthorne, ...
Oct 16, 2024
Determined Rocky Point residents land new playground
NANAIMO - Three years ago when Karolien Soylu's young family moved to a north Nanaimo neighbourhood, something felt like it was missing. "I remember looking at my husband and saying 'where are the pla...
Oct 16, 2024
Nanaimo NightOwls head coach steps down
NANAIMO - A fresh voice will lead the West Coast League's Nanaimo NightOwls next season. On Tuesday, Oct. 15 the team announced head coach Greg Frady elected to step down from the role he held for all...
Oct 15, 2024