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Top Stories of 2023: homicide investigations, pending trials & sentencing hearings

NANAIMO - While 2023 didn't see the level of homicides as last year, it was still a violent year in the Harbour City.With numerous unsolved murders from years past still under investigation locally, t...

Dec 16, 2023

Clippers use strong start to beat Langley 5-3

NANAIMO - The Clippers built up a 4-0 first period lead and cruised to a 5-3 victory over the Langley Rivermen.Just 34 seconds into the contest Noah Alvarez put Nanaimo in front and Connor DeTurris ha...

Dec 15, 2023

Plans advancing for downtown Nanaimo Salvation Army project

NANAIMO - Development plans to replace an ancient half of the Salvation Army's downtown presence are proceeding. Members of the City's Design Advisory Panel reviewed a four-storey modular structure pr...

Alex Rawnsley Dec 15, 2023

VIU Mariners teams boast impressive results in first half of 2023-24 PACWEST season

NANAIMO - The first half of the VIU Mariners 2023-24 sports schedule is over with a lot of success along the way.VIU hosted the PACWEST soccer provincials in late October with the women's team making ...

Dec 15, 2023

Former NHLer Gene Carr of Nanaimo passes away

NANAIMO - One of the few players from the Harbour City to play in the National Hockey League has passed away.On Thursday, Dec. 14, the Los Angeles Kings announced the passing of Gene Carr, who played ...

Dec 14, 2023

'We want to become a permanent recycling centre:' Parksville waste diversion service continues

PARKSVILLE - A popular non curbside recycling service for the Parksville Qualicum Beach area is far more than a flash in the pan.The Parksville Community Centre Society (PCCS) and Recycle BC recently ...

Alex Rawnsley Dec 14, 2023

Clippers open up big lead and prevail 7-3 over the Express

NANAIMO - The Clippers put together a fantastic start to their pre-Christmas three game road trip by putting up seven goals against the Express.Nanaimo built up a 4-0 lead halfway through the game on ...

Dec 13, 2023

'He just scores goals:' Matthew Wood of Nanaimo makes Canada's world junior team

NANAIMO - Local hockey fans will have even more of a reason to be invested in the annual World Junior Championship (WJC).Following a three-day selection camp in Ontario, Matthew Wood of Nanaimo was na...

Alex Rawnsley Dec 13, 2023

Two new warming centres opening in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Two local non-profits have answered the call for more warming centre options through the winter.The Island Crisis Care Society (ICCS) will operate a daily warming centre at the former locati...

Alex Rawnsley Dec 13, 2023

Funding approved for South Wellington community hall project

NANAIMO - A long-closed school south of Nanaimo will be brought back to life following funding confirmation from regional governors.Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) board members approved an additio...

Dec 13, 2023