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VIDEO: Clippers graduating players reflect on junior careers

NANAIMO - The Clippers regular season is rapidly coming to a close and for the team's oldest players, it means their time in a junior hockey is ending.Emmett McHardy, Luke Buss, Noah Alvarez, Isa Pare...

Mar 28, 2024

Nanaimo thrift shop owner blames downtown disorder for shutting down

NANAIMO - A popular local thrift store is closing up shop permanently in May with the owner saying fear of downtown area social unrest has driven their customers away. Madeline Crane has owned and ope...

Daryl Major Mar 28, 2024

Man found 'not criminally responsible' for fatal stabbing at Nanaimo coffee shop

NANAIMO - A judge has ruled a man cannot be held criminally responsible for stabbing another man to death at a local coffee house in 2022. The decision by BC Supreme Court Associate Chief Justice Heat...

Alex Rawnsley Mar 27, 2024

New boardwalk solves ‘ankle-breaker’ section of Linley Valley trail

NANAIMO - More than 200 meters of aluminum boardwalk now tops a challenging section of trail on the south side of Cottle Lake in the popular Linley Valley recreation area. Charlotte Davis, manager of ...

Mar 27, 2024

City of Nanaimo prepares for transit hub housing densification push

NANAIMO - Officials in Nanaimo are working on implementing the provincial plan to increase available housing density near transit exchange areas. Passed on Nov. 30 bill 47 requires municipalities to d...

Alex Rawnsley Mar 26, 2024

'He’s a zombie:' court hears detailed facts of murder at Nanaimo coffee shop

Editors note: The following article includes graphic details of violence. Discretion is advisedNANAIMO - Highly disturbing facts of the murder of a beloved Nanaimo man at a coffee shop have been revea...

Mar 25, 2024

Senior government grant eases water supply capital costs in Ladysmith

LADYSMITH - A significant funding injection will complete a major water infrastructure project in Ladysmith.The Town announced on Friday, March 22 nearly $10.9 million in federal and provincial fundin...

Mar 24, 2024

Clippers fall behind early and lose 4-2 in Langley

LANGLEY - The Clippers losing streak is up to five games after a 4-2 setback in Langley.In the first period the Rivermen vaulted into a 2-0 lead on goals by Logan Morrell and Vitaly Levyy.Connor DeTur...

Mar 23, 2024

NightOwls gathering talent for 2024 WCL baseball season

NANAIMO - The NightOwls will return several key players for their third WCL baseball season.The team has also been hard at work bringing in new talent from across North America and around the world.Mi...

Mar 23, 2024

Clippers outgunned by Eagles in 10-6 loss at Surrey

SURREY - The Clippers were on the wrong side of a wild night of offense in Surrey.Nanaimo lost 10-6 in a contest they never led.Surrey was up 3-1 after twenty minutes with the Clippers lone goal going...

Mar 22, 2024