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Clippers drop 4-2 decision in Coquitlam

COQUITLAM - The Clippers game versus the Express was tied 2-2 late but Nanaimo eventually lost 4-2.Kai Daniells opened the scoring 35 seconds into the contest but Gavin Giesbrecht quickly tied the gam...

Mar 19, 2023

Nanaimo high school gymnasts earn strong results at provincial championship

NANAIMO - A group of 16 athletes with Nanaimo Gymnastics and Flipside Gymnastics attended BC high school provincials March 9-11.Nanaimo Gymnastics School coach Louise Demers said the Grade 8-12 studen...

Mar 19, 2023

Clippers clinch division title with 5-4 overtime win in West Kelowna

NANAIMO - The Nanaimo Clippers top players came through in the clutch for a 5-4 overtime victory in West Kelowna.Jake Hewitt had two goals including the winner while linemates Kai Daniells and Brody W...

Mar 18, 2023

Clippers lose battle of division leaders 9-2 to the Vees.

NANAIMO - The Clippers were dealt two major blows on the same day.A mid afternoon announcement from the team on March 17 explained head coach and general manager Colin Birkas had been temporarily susp...

Mar 18, 2023

VIDEO: Clippers impressive season winning over Nanaimo hockey fans

NANAIMO - The Clippers finished the home portion of their regular season with a fan appreciation day that saw 6,069 game and virtual tickets sold.In 26 home dates in the Harbour City, the Clippers wel...

Mar 15, 2023

Clippers lose exciting OT thriller 6-5 to Chiefs

NANAIMO - The Clippers lost 6-5 in overtime to the Chilliwack Chiefs on a goal with 1.5 seconds left in the extra session.Nanaimo never held the lead but were continuously battling back in one of the ...

Mar 12, 2023

New group 'laser-focused' on providing housing to unhoused Nanaimo population

NANAIMO - A new committee has been formed to create an organized and coordinated approach to help get the unhoused population into homes in Nanaimo.The Nanaimo Systems Planning Organization Society (N...

Mar 12, 2023

Clippers earn 4-1 road win with determined effort versus the Grizzlies

COLWOOD - The Clippers put in a hardworking effort and got great goaltending to upend the Victoria Grizzlies 4-1.Shane Shelest made 46 saves and was named the first star in the contest.Nanaimo scored ...

Mar 12, 2023

Clippers fall short wild third period in 6-4 loss to Powell River

NANAIMO - The Clippers have had a difficult time beating Powell River at Frank Crane Arena.Powell River took three of four matchups in Nanaimo this year including a 6-4 decision on March 10.The game w...

Mar 10, 2023

COVID-19 spring booster campaign geared toward highest risk British Columbians

NANAIMO - A newly announced spring booster program focuses on the elderly and vulnerable.During a Friday, March 10 media briefing provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry stated the next round of bo...

Mar 10, 2023