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VIDEO: Clippers add new assistant coach Gaelan Patterson ahead of important divisional games

NANAIMO - With the unexpected departure of Curtis Toneff from the Clippers bench the team had to act fast to rebuild their coaching staff. Firstly the team brought back former assistant coach Bob Beat...

Alex Rawnsley Nov 09, 2023

Family doctor launches accessible health discussions in Nanaimo's Bowen Park

NANAIMO - A grassroots health movement has sprouted in Nanaimo, one bench at at a time. The Orange Bench debuted on Tuesday, Nov. 7 outside Bowen Park Complex: a multi-partner initiative allowing peop...

Daryl Major Nov 09, 2023

Significant redevelopment near Nanaimo hospital approved

NANAIMO - City councillors have unanimously endorsed what's expected to be the first of several complementary enhancements to the Nanaimo hospital area. On Monday, Nov. 6 councillors awarded a develop...

Alex Rawnsley Nov 08, 2023

Man found not guilty following Bowen Road shooting trial

NANAIMO - Following a week-long trial, a BC Supreme Court jury found a man not guilty on all counts related to a serious shooting at a central Nanaimo home, resulting in the amputation of a man's leg....

Alex Rawnsley Nov 08, 2023

Nanaimo NightOwls 2024 schedule released

NANAIMO - The NightOwls will fly into the 2024 campaign in the Okanagan for a battle of the birds. Nanaimo's third season of West Coast League baseball starts on Friday, May 31 with a three game serie...

Alex Rawnsley Nov 08, 2023

'Functionally broken:' union boss sounds off on sour relationship with BC Ferries

NANAIMO - Claiming BC Ferries is ignoring a contractually enshrined overtime provision, the union president representing 4,000 employees says an ongoing conflict is compounding already low morale. Eri...

Alex Rawnsley Nov 07, 2023

VIU Mariners men's soccer team kicking off CCAA nationals in Windsor

NANAIMO - After falling short at Nationals last season, the VIU Mariners men's soccer team is embarking on another opportunity to be Canada's best.The Nanaimo based Mariners will open the CCAA Men's S...

Nov 07, 2023

Multi-family housing proposal draws concerns at Parksville public hearing

PARKSVILLE - Several area residents are opposed to converting a wooded single-family zoned lot near Wembley Mall into a dense multi-family development.Seven people, most of whom declared living in the...

Alex Rawnsley Nov 06, 2023

Largest masters bonspiel of the season coming to Nanaimo Curling Club

NANAIMO - The largest seniors bonspiel of the season is coming to the Nanaimo Curling Club.The Nanaimo Masters Open Bonspiel is slated for Nov. 23-25.Event organizer Bob Larsen said there are 16 teams...

Nov 05, 2023

Nanaimo River Hatchery event shines spotlight on critical resource

NANAIMO - Raising money for vulnerable salmon populations in a fun, educational setting is what you can expect at the annual Spawning Day Fundraiser south of Nanaimo.Nanaimo River Hatchery hosts the e...

Nov 05, 2023