Tag Archives: People
Biernacki takes gold at 2023 World No Gi Brazilian jiu-jitsu championship
NANAIMO - The head instructor from the Island Top Team Brazilian jiu-jitsu academy had his golden moment at the 2023 World No Gi Championship in Las Vegas.Rob Biernacki won the black belt masters four...
Dec 13, 2023
Nanaimo RCMP seek indecent exposure suspect at VIU
NANAIMO - Local police are asking for help in identifying a man responsible for exposing himself in front of a woman at Nanaimo's Vancouver Island University campus.Nanaimo RCMP Res. Cst. Gary O'Brien...
Dec 12, 2023
VIDEO: Clippers Patterson excited for the future after team goes on 8-2 run
NANAIMO - Since mid-November, the Clippers have been on a tear.Currently the club is on a three game winning streak after wins over Coquitlam, Powell River and Victoria. Nanaimo also had a five game w...
Dec 12, 2023
Guilty plea entered for gruesome, fatal south Nanaimo stabbing
Editors note: this article contains details depictions of violence that may disturb some readers. Discretion is advised.NANAIMO - A young man man took responsibility for a chilling fatal knife attack ...
Dec 12, 2023
'Make sure the city keeps operating:' Nanaimo snow removal crews ready & awaiting flurries
NANAIMO - Despite forecasters calling for a generally warmer winter than usual, local road crews are still primed and ready to roll should the flurries fly. Between 60 to 70 City of Nanaimo workers in...
Dec 11, 2023
Clippers win 4-2 over Grizzlies on Teddy Bear Toss night
NANAIMO - The Clippers wrapped up their 2023 home ice schedule with a 4-2 triumph over Victoria.After going down 1-0 on a power play goal by Chase Pirtle, Cole Lonsdale scored the Teddy Bear Toss mark...
Dec 09, 2023
Several Nanaimo Timbermen players make NLL rosters
NANAIMO - The number of Nanaimo Senior A Timbermen players in the National Lacrosse League has shot up in recent years.Timbermen president Chris Bowman said the vast majority of Nanaimo players held a...
Dec 09, 2023
Clippers outlast Kings with 6-4 win
NANAIMO - The Clippers gave up an early lead but went on to score two goals in each period to beat Powell River 6-4.Anthony Lucarelli notched a power play goal eight minutes into the game but Nanaimo ...
Dec 09, 2023
Annual campaign sees several impaired drivers pulled off Nanaimo roads
NANAIMO - Impaired drivers are rolling the dice, particularly this time of year if they're behind the wheel under the influence. Police departments and BC Highway Patrol members launched Light Up the ...
Dec 08, 2023
Man wanted for multiple alleged offences throughout Vancouver Island
NANAIMO - Police are hoping the public can help track down a man wanted on no less than 16 arrest warrants linked to alleged offences on Vancouver Island. An Island District RCMP news release states B...
Dec 08, 2023