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VIDEO: Truck tumbles over Cedar embankment, 1 person extracted and taken to hospital

NANAIMO - A single-vehicle crash in Cedar trapped an injured passenger, who was rescued by local firefighters.The wreck happened on Thursday, Oct. 27 at about 12 p.m. on Harmac Rd. near the MacMillan ...

Oct 27, 2022

Nanaimo council approves $50,000 grant for downtown graffiti and vandalism recovery

NANAIMO - Business and property owners in the city's downtown core are getting some extra help to combat costs associated with unsightly mischief. Through the Downtown Nanaimo Safety Action Plan, appr...

Oct 26, 2022

Four years behind bars for Nanaimo man convicted of setting his mother's apartment on fire

NANAIMO - A man who set his apartment unit on fire causing severe damage to the unit will remain in jail for the damaging crime.Andrew John Chant, 37, was found guilty of arson in connection with a da...

Oct 26, 2022

VIDEO: Clippers fresh faces earn extra responsibility

NANAIMO - The Clippers leaders have carried the load during an excellent start to the 2022-23 hockey season.But as the weeks have gone by several of Nanaimo's young first year players have expanded th...

Oct 25, 2022

Waters hat trick lifts Clippers to 7-4 win over Cowichan Valley

NANAIMO - After a quite first period the Clippers offense came alive in a 7-4 victory over Cowichan.The Capitals had the only goal of the first period on a quick shot from in close by Massimo Lombardi...

Oct 22, 2022

Pedestrian safety measures unveiled at Parksville school

PARKSVILLE - A provincial grant has funded road safety improvements to help students get to and from cole Oceanside Elementary School in a more safe manner.The $17,580 grant through the Vision Zero Ro...

Oct 22, 2022

Clippers lose lead and fall 4-2 to Grizzlies

NANAIMO - The Clippers winning streak was stopped at six games thanks to a 4-2 loss to the Victoria Grizzlies.Nanaimo had a strong first period outshooting their opposition 12-5 but neither Oliver Auy...

Oct 21, 2022

VIDEO: Clippers shine at BCHL Showcase, draw attention from NCAA scouts

NANAIMO - The Clippers have returned home from the BCHL Showcase in Chilliwack with a pair of wins and a lot of interest in their players from U.S. colleges.Nanaimo beat Cranbrook 4-2 and Trail 7-3 to...

Oct 21, 2022

VIU volleyball teams on different paths as new season opens

NANAIMO - On the cusp of a new volleyball season for the VIU Mariners, the men's and women's teams are in different places.The women are looking to make history and become the first team to win five s...

Oct 21, 2022

Abrupt weather shift to hit mid Island, motorists told to watch out for slick roads

NANAIMO - This unseasonably warm and dry extended run of weather is about to drastically change.Environment Canada Meteorologist Alyssa Charbonneau said a weather system containing clouds and cooler a...

Oct 21, 2022