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'I was drunk, high and stupid:' man sentenced for Qualicum Beach child porn bust

Editor's note: the following story includes information which may not be suitable for all readers. Discretion is advised. NANAIMO - A dark existence of hard drugs, underground online chat rooms and a ...

Alex Rawnsley Apr 10, 2023

VI Raiders ID camp first major event with alumni Andrew Harris at the helm

NANAIMO - The Vancouver Island Raiders new director of football operations is beginning to put his stamp on the team.Andrew Harris was front and centre as the team held their first ever high school ev...

Apr 09, 2023

Shelest and Clippers shutout Rivermen 1-0 in series clinching victory

LANGLEY - The impressive run of Shane Shelest in the Clippers first round playoff series against Langley continued in Game 6.In his third straight start he upped his win total to 3-0 and recorded his ...

Apr 08, 2023

'Now Gail's got her prized eagle:' Nanaimo couple transforms tree into head-turning art piece

NANAIMO - A different kind of eagle has its eyes on a north Nanaimo neighbourhood where the majestic bird is often seen soaring overhead. Gail Lambourne and her husband decided to reshape a cedar tree...

Apr 07, 2023

Clippers grab series lead after 5-2 win in Game 5 over Langley

NANAIMO - The Clippers never trailed in a 5-2 victory over the Langley Rivermen in the fifth game of their first round playoff series.Kai Daniells scored a power play goal in the first period but Reil...

Apr 06, 2023

Clippers win 5-1 in Langley to even series with Rivermen

NANAIMO - The Clippers responded to back to back losses in their series with Langley by recording a statement 5-1 win in Game 4.Nanaimo led 2-0 before the game was three minutes old on rebound goals b...

Apr 04, 2023

Nanaimo Council adopts plan for unique new park

NANAIMO - Following many years of informal uses, the City of Nanaimo intends to add a few basic amenities to portions of a grassy field along the Millstone River. City Council unanimously endorsed a f...

Alex Rawnsley Apr 04, 2023

Clippers lose 3-1 in Langley to fall behind in opening round series

NANAIMO - The Clippers got off to a great start in Game 3 of the playoffs against Langley but couldn't sustain it through 60 minutes.Brody Waters scored on a power play tip in eight minutes into the c...

Apr 03, 2023

Provincial data shows stunning increase of red light runners at Nanaimo intersection

NANAIMO - An increasing number of motorists don't appear to be motivated to follow basic rules of the road, in particular at one local intersection. Newly released data from the ministry of transporta...

Apr 03, 2023

Clippers and Rivermen series even at one win apiece after 5-1 Langley victory

NANAIMO - The Clippers couldn't match their strong Game 1 effort in a 5-1 setback against the Rivermen.Their first round best of seven playoff series is tied 1-1 with each team recording a four goal w...

Apr 01, 2023