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Vancouver Canucks training camp to be held in Victoria
VICTORIA - Canucks fans on Vancouver Island will have an easier time getting a glimpse of next season's team.The Vancouver Canucks announced its 2023 training camp will be held in Victoria from Thursd...
May 11, 2023
Snowbirds training wrapping up in Comox Valley ahead of summer tour
COMOX - The Canadian Forces Snowbirds are busy in their final week of training on the mid-Island in preparation for their summer tour.The Snowbirds first arrived in the Comox Valley on April 18 for th...
May 04, 2023
Surprise funding for additional seating at artificial turf field at NDSS
NANAIMO - Creating a long-planned medium sized multi-sport stadium beside Nanaimo District Secondary School is expected to take a significant leap forward next year. Richard Harding, the City of Nanai...
Apr 27, 2023
'There is quite a bit of pride:' Nanaimo Lawn Bowling Club enters 100th year
NANAIMO - Built on friendship and friendly competition, a local lawn bowling club has stood the test of time in the Harbour City.It was the spring of 1923 when the Nanaimo Lawn Bowling Club (NLBC) for...
Apr 21, 2023
Popular Vancouver Island Short Film Festival returns for in-person event
NANAIMO - Following a pair of virtual-only showings, the annual Vancouver Island Short Film Festival (VISFF) returns for in-person showings.VIU's Malaspina Theatre hosts the 18th annual VISFF on Frida...
Apr 20, 2023
VIDEO: Striking public service workers picket downtown Nanaimo Service Canada branch
NANAIMO - Around 150 federal public service workers from across Vancouver Island are striking in city's downtown, joining over 155,000 nationwide demanding a new collective agreement.Members of the Pu...
Apr 19, 2023
Items from well known Lantzville dinosaur attraction to be auctioned
LANTZVILLE - Have some extra cash and an affinity for dinosaurs? Then this auction is for you. A collection of life-like animatronic dinos and other attractions at a property in Lantzville are schedul...
Apr 18, 2023
'It was a valuable experience for us:' Oceanside Generals bring home bronze medal from Cyclone Taylor Cup
NANAIMO - It wasn't the colour of medal they initially wanted, but the reigning VIJHL champion Oceanside Generals won their last game of the season and look to continue building momentum heading into ...
Apr 17, 2023
'Now Gail's got her prized eagle:' Nanaimo couple transforms tree into head-turning art piece
NANAIMO - A different kind of eagle has its eyes on a north Nanaimo neighbourhood where the majestic bird is often seen soaring overhead. Gail Lambourne and her husband decided to reshape a cedar tree...
Apr 07, 2023
Dramatic overtime victory has Oceanside Generals 1 win away from VIJHL title
PARKSVILLE - Following a wild game with multiple plot twists, the Oceanside Generals squeaked by the Saanich Predators 3-2 in overtime Wednesday night in Parksville. Oceanside has a 3-2 series lead ov...
Apr 06, 2023