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Clippers take weekend finale versus Powell River 6-3
NANAIMO - The Clippers and Kings played back to back games at Frank Crane Arena and Nanaimo rebounded from a loss with a 6-3 victory on Jan. 28.Surprise starter Shane Shelest was strong in the first p...
Jan 28, 2023
Clippers offence shutdown in 4-1 loss to Powell River
NANAIMO - After an eleven day all-star break the Clippers hit a road block in their first game back against the Powell River Kings.A rebound goal by Alexi Van Houtte-Cachero opened the scoring for the...
Jan 27, 2023
Nanaimo grocery store robbed at knifepoint
NANAIMO - A local grocery store has been targeted by thieves.Local Mounties report a man entered Superette Foods at the corner of Albert St. and Milton St. on Thursday, Jan. 26 around 5:40 p.m. while ...
Jan 27, 2023
Cedar residents fight off intruder during break-ins, neighbours use garden tools to contain suspect
NANAIMO - Cedar turned out to be unhospitable territory for a man accused of a pair of derailed break-ins.Mounties were called to a pair of Cedar area properties on Wednesday, Jan. 25 in response to a...
Jan 26, 2023
SUV splits BC Hydro pole in crash along Nanaimo's East Wellington Rd.
NANAIMO - A driver luckily avoided more serious injuries following a single-vehicle crash.Calls to 911 came on Thursday, Jan. 26 just after 12 p.m. as a grey SUV lost control while travelling eastboun...
Jan 26, 2023
'We're really pleased with the progress:' Nanaimo fast ferry proponent ramps up for summer launch
NANAIMO - Preparations by the operator of a pending fast-ferry service linking the downtown cores of Nanaimo and Vancouver are in full throttle mode behind the scenes. Slated to launch this summer at ...
Jan 26, 2023
Squatters believed responsible for stubborn fire at vacant downtown Nanaimo building
NANAIMO - Crews managed to snuff out a fire inside a dormant and presumed vacant medical building. The fire was reported to Nanaimo Fire Rescue on Wednesday, Jan. 25 at 11:25 a.m. at the former Caledo...
Jan 25, 2023
Accused murderer ordered to stand trial for death of ex-boyfriend in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - A BC Supreme Court trial is expected in the case of a local woman accused of murdering her ex-boyfriend.A provincial court judge ordered Paris Jayanne Laroche, 27, to stand trial following a...
Jan 25, 2023
Nanaimo RCMP working 'around the clock' on fatal stabbing investigation, asking for public's help
NANAIMO - Police are looking for additional witnesses who haven't already come forward following a fatal Sunday evening stabbing. An unidentified man was stabbed in the parking lot of Port Place Shopp...
Jan 24, 2023
Federal NDP leader pushes for action on struggling healthcare system
QUALICUM BEACH - Jagmeet Singh said he's heard loud and clear the region's healthcare system is failing.The federal NDP leader stopped in Qualicum Beach on Tuesday, Jan. 24 for a roundtable with local...
Jan 24, 2023