Tag Archives: People
VIDEO: Clippers look to solidify roster with addition of Sajevic
NANAIMO - The Clippers are off to an impressive 5-1 start to the BCHL season.Along the way Nanaimo head coach and general manager Colin Birkas hasn't been afraid to make improvements to the roster. Th...
Oct 12, 2022
Second and final advance voting opportunity opens Wednesday
NANAIMO - The second of two advance voting opportunities for upcoming General Local Elections takes place province-wide on Wednesday, Oct. 12.Voters electing local councils and school boards for the n...
Oct 12, 2022
Man sentenced in connection to bizarre assault in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - An alarming attack against a man at his home resulted in a sentence of 45 days in jail.Dayton James Anderson, 33, pleaded guilty to assault and was credited for time already served behind ba...
Oct 11, 2022
Driver hits and seriously injures pedestrian in Nanaimo crosswalk
NANAIMO - A woman was hospitalized with serious, non life-threatening injuries after the 25-year-old was hit by an SUV on the weekend on Terminal Ave North.It happened on Sunday, Oct. 9 at about 8:30 ...
Oct 11, 2022
VIDEO: Stubborn fire badly damages building in downtown Nanaimo
NANAIMO - A packed warehouse proved to be a challenging venue for Nanaimo Fire Rescue crews to knock down a long-lasting fire.A Selby St. storage facility filled with fireplaces was substantially dama...
Oct 11, 2022
Clippers go the distance in 4-3 shootout win over Langley
NANAIMO - Jeremie Payant had the first goal of the game and the shootout winner in the Clippers 4-3 victory over the Rivermen. Payant's first tally stood up through 20 minutes until Langley got a pair...
Oct 09, 2022
Andrea Skinner resigns as Hockey Canada's interim chair
Andrea Skinner has submitted her resignation as the interim chair of Hockey Canada's board of directors.The embattled national sports organization confirmed Skinner's intention to resign both as chair...
Oct 09, 2022
VI Raiders tumultuous season wraps up with final game in Westshore
NANAIMO - The VI Raiders are finishing off their 2022 season with one final game in Westshore Oct. 8.It's been a challenging year on the field with the team sporting a 1-8 record.The last 13 months ha...
Oct 08, 2022
Clippers sink Capitals 4-2
NANAIMO - The Clippers had a bit of a shaky start but very quickly found their 'A' game in a 4-2 win against Cowichan.The Capitals scored a minute and a half into the game but once Nanaimo responded l...
Oct 07, 2022
Parksville Beach Festival Society tops $1 million donation mark
PARKSVILLE - During a time when non-profits need a boost more than ever, much-needed cash injections gave reps from nearly 30 valued local service providers reasons to smile. Thursday, Oct. 6 was cheq...
Oct 07, 2022