Tag Archives: Community
Popular Nanaimo fair trade store has unique, socially conscious holiday shopping solutions
NANAIMO - Despite an increasingly challenging retail landscape, a valued Nanaimo-based non-profit organization is offering something completely different is thriving. Global Village Nanaimo (GVN), a w...
Nov 27, 2025
Traffic calming, including one-way travel, earmarked for Nanaimo street
NANAIMO - Speeding vehicles looking to cut through Nanaimo's Townsite neighbourhood are forcing a traffic pattern change. City Councillors, through a Monday, Nov. 24 governance and priorities committe...
Nov 26, 2025
Nanaimo gas card fraudster banned from Vancouver Island
NANAIMO - Potentially facing jail time, a former Nanaimo woman opted for a plea deal for illegally using a company gas card. Amber-Dawn McLellan, 48, pleaded guilty to fraud under $5,000 for the fraud...
Nov 26, 2025
Man sentenced for break-ins and thefts from Nanoose Bay homes
NANAIMO - A man who used his house cleaning business as a front to steal valuables from Oceanside-area homes late last year avoided a custodial jail sentence. Timothy Joseph Dafoe, 41, entered guilty ...
Nov 24, 2025
Clippers win in OT despite playing from behind against Surrey
SURREY - For much of the Clippers game against the Surrey Eagles it looked like the BCHL's worst team may be poised to post an upset.But Nanaimo gritted out a 4-3 overtime win even though they never p...
Nov 23, 2025
Clippers grab impressive road win against Coastal East leading Express
NANAIMO - The Clippers broke a two game losing streak with an excellent road effort in Coquitlam.For just the fourth time in 20 games Nanaimo surrendered the first goal but took the game over in the s...
Nov 21, 2025
Growing Nanaimo Artwalk returns for 27th year
NANAIMO - It will be an art buffs' paradise in downtown Nanaimo with a popular event featuring local artists showing off their work. Artwalk, presented by Nanaimo Arts Council, happens Saturday, Nov 2...
Nov 21, 2025
'Give that gift of life:' retired Mountie hopes to inspire with 300th blood donation in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - A former Vancouver Island RCMP officer reached an impressive milestone in his lifelong effort of giving back to his community any way he can. Retired RCMP Insp. Ted Smith was at Nanaimo's Va...
Nov 21, 2025
Garin Ludwig returns to Clippers after USHL stint
NANAIMO - The Clippers were dealt a blow in the offseason when the co-winner of their top defenceman award and 2025 team unsung hero left the club. Garin Ludwig opted to move to the USHL but after 12 ...
Nov 21, 2025
New senior-focused Nanaimo ER 'really big part' of improving NRGH wait times
NANAIMO - A first-of-its-kind facility in the province is envisioned to not only improve healthcare options for local seniors, but also reduce emergency room wait times and congestion. Nanaimo Distric...
Nov 21, 2025