Tag Archives: People

Fixing Nanaimo sinkhole presents unique challenges
NANAIMO - While the source of the problem isn't surprising, addressing it is proving to be trickier than expected. Discovered by a concerned resident in mid January, the City is working in coordinatio...
Mar 07, 2024

Mariners volleyball teams heading to CCAA nationals
NANAIMO - The VIU Mariners volleyball teams are going to national tournaments in Red Deer and Victoria.The women's side will get underway first with a match Wednesday, March 6 in Red Deer versus the U...
Mar 06, 2024

VIDEO: Nanaimo SAR base broken into, numerous items stolen
NANAIMO - Numerous valuables were swiped from Nanaimo Search and Rescue during an overnight break-in. It happened at the valued non-profit agency's Fourth St. headquarters on Tuesday, March 5 at about...
Mar 05, 2024

Nanaimo drug trafficker sentenced to 15 years in prison
NANAIMO - Tears rolled down the eyes of a dejected man sentenced for leading a brisk and sophisticated drug dealing scheme which came crumbling down. Kien Trung Pham was convicted on all 14 charges he...
Mar 05, 2024

Nanaimo Parkway truck fire slows Monday lunch-hour traffic
NANAIMO - Traffic on one of Nanaimo's busiest routes temporarily forced to a halt due to a truck catching on fire. Nanaimo Fire Rescue (NFR) crews responded to reports of a vehicle on the Nanaimo Park...
Mar 04, 2024

'We can't let this disappear:' Mid Island Elder College determined to forge viable future
PARKSVILLE - A newly formed non-profit organization with a loyal client base is determined to continue its mission of lifelong learning. Following Vancouver Island University's decision to stop fundin...
Mar 04, 2024

‘I want her back:’ loved ones plead for safe return of missing Nanaimo woman
NANAIMO - A gathering in downtown Nanaimo aimed to shed light on the case of a missing 22-year-old woman who wasn't been heard from in six months.Sherry Corrigal, last in contact with family in early ...
Mar 03, 2024

Clippers give up late goals in 3-1 loss at Surrey
SURREY - The Clippers and Eagles put on a defensive duel at the South Surrey Arena.Surrey won the contest 3-1 but the game was tied 1-1 for most of the night.Remi Gelinas opened the scoring for Nanaim...
Mar 02, 2024

'It left us hungry:' Dover Bay senior boys basketball team prepares for provincials
NANAIMO - After losing in last year's provincial final, the senior boys basketball team from Dover Bay Secondary School is heading back to the big dance with some unfinished business.The north Nanaimo...
Mar 02, 2024

Clippers McHardy shines against former team
COQUITLAM - Emmett McHardy had a huge night against his former team in a Clippers 5-2 win in Coquitlam.The Nanaimo veteran scored two goals and was named the game's first star.After a scoreless first ...
Mar 02, 2024