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Clippers overcome setbacks during heavy October schedule
NANAIMO - October has been packed tightly for the Clippers with the most travel and the most games. The Clippers have played ten of their 11 games on the schedule with a 5-4-1 record, and they went 3-...
Oct 30, 2025
'You could have killed him:' man jailed for vicious Nanaimo bat attack
NANAIMO - Facts behind a perplexing daytime beating on a busy Nanaimo street over two years ago have been revealed. Kenneth (Kenny) Robert Curry, 20, was issued a two-year jail sentence in a provincia...
Oct 30, 2025
Warrant issued for man accused of placing small camera in Nanaimo pool changing room
NANAIMO - Authorities are on the lookout for a man charged with a high-profile crime. An arrest warrant was issued for Christopher Lee Hagen-McInnes after he failed to show up for a scheduled Tuesday,...
Oct 29, 2025
Five gold medals for Island Top Team at Canadian Open tournament
NANAIMO - Island Top Team took home five gold medals at the ADCC Canadian Open grappling event in Richmond.The Saturday, Oct. 25 event saw the Nanaimo based Brazilian jiu-jitsu contingent win a total ...
Oct 29, 2025
Man jailed for sexually assaulting unconscious teen at Qualicum resort
Editor's note: This story contains graphic details of sexual assault. Reader discretion is strongly advised. QUALICUM BEACH - An Oceanside man was issued a federal prison sentence for sexually assault...
Oct 28, 2025
Driver hurt as truck winds up in Nanaimo's Long Lake
NANAIMO - A man suffered a minor injury after the truck he was operating somehow ended up in Long Lake via the boat launch off the Island Hwy. Nanaimo Fire Rescue (NFR) was dispatched to the scene, ju...
Oct 28, 2025
Work starts on Nanaimo Harbour ferry terminal revamp
NANAIMO - Over the next several months crews are upgrading terminals on both sides of the Nanaimo to Gabriola Island route. Extending the life of both terminals as opposed to replacement was selected ...
Oct 28, 2025
Referendum successful for $1.3M purchase of former French Creek School by RDN
PARKSVILLE - Buying a former school property is likely proceeding following a referendum process. A majority of voters in the Regional District of Nanaimo's Electoral Area F, encompassing Errington, C...
Oct 27, 2025
VIU Mariners women's soccer team wins consecutive PACWEST titles
NANAIMO - The VIU Mariners women's soccer team has won back to back provincial championships.VIU beat Douglas College 2-0 in the PACWEST title game in Squamish on Sunday, Oct. 26.Mariners coach Bobbi ...
Oct 27, 2025
Clippers build cushion and preserve one goal victory
POWELL RIVER - The Clippers got out to a big lead for the second night in a row but had to hang on for a tight 4-3 victory over the Kings.All four Nanaimo goal scorers scored on back to back nights wi...
Oct 25, 2025