Tag Archives: Community
Cancer advocates ride wave of momentum to help more men
NANAIMO - A movement assisting men on Vancouver Island battling cancer is expanding its reach. The Sea Wolves Cancer Pack initiative, formed by a pair of Nanaimo cancer survivors including Don Helgeso...
Sep 21, 2024
Clippers renew rivalry with Bulldogs but lose 4-3 in OT
PORT ALBERNI - After not facing each other for ten months the Clippers and Bulldogs rekindled their hostilities in game that needed overtime to solve.Nanaimo started well with Dylan Kinch scoring two ...
Sep 20, 2024
People to sleep on flattened cardboard to support Nanaimo area youth
NANAIMO - A unique fundraiser is driving home the point of what it's like to sleep rough on city streets.Nanaimo Youth Services Association (NYSA) is hosting its second Roughing It event on the evenin...
Sep 20, 2024
Veteran laden Clippers have big expectations for 2024-25 BCHL season
NANAIMO - A fifth place finish and a first round playoff loss has been motivating for the core of the Nanaimo Clippers. The 11 players returning from last season are hungry to battle for a division ti...
Sep 20, 2024
ERT handles high-risk Nanaimo incident, weapons seized
NANAIMO - Local police and specialized Emergency Response Team members combined to diffuse a dangerous situation in a central Nanaimo neighbourhood. Nanaimo RCMP Res. Cst. Gary O'Brien said local Moun...
Sep 18, 2024
Worker narrowly avoids injury after driver smashes into VIEX storage barn
NANAIMO - A barn at the Beban Park exhibition grounds may need to be torn down after a driver accidentally drove through a portion of it. Crews from West Coast Amusements, along with staff and volunte...
Sep 18, 2024
Familiar face returns as new superintendent for SD68
NANAIMO - A new administrative leader to take the helm at School District 68 is assuming the same position from a neighbouring district. Robyn Gray, the current superintendent for the Cowichan Valley ...
Sep 18, 2024
Construction to begin on seniors affordable housing project in Bowser
BOWSER - Construction of an independent rental housing complex to be built north of Qualicum Beach appears to be just around the corner. Bowser Seniors Housing Society (BSHS) received official approva...
Sep 17, 2024
Push for more young voters to participate with provincial election looming
NANAIMO - Elections BC is trying to get a boost in young voters showing up to polling stations this fall, which lags behind other age groups. Andrew Watson, senior director of communications for Elect...
Sep 17, 2024
Three members of Senior A Timbermen drafted into NLL
NANAIMO - Three players from the 2024 Nanaimo Timbermen have been drafted into the National Lacrosse League. Jacob Power, Colby Bowman and Caleb Creasor all heard their name called on Sunday, Sept. 15...
Sep 17, 2024