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VIDEO: Nanaimo sex offender jailed for abusing developmentally delayed victims

Editor's note: this story contains content describing sex offences and may not be appropriate for some readers. Discretion is advised. NANAIMO - A disgraced former education assistant who preyed on a ...

Sep 27, 2022

VIDEO: Daniells delivering as third-year Clipper veteran

NANAIMO - The Clippers lost several high profile players after last season's run to the BCHL finals, but they have retained a lot of elite talent too.At the head of the list is third year forward Kai ...

Sep 27, 2022

'Not responsible or safe:' tensions rise over pop-up drug consumption site in south Nanaimo

NANAIMO - A volunteer run illicit drug advocacy service in the city's south is facing increased scrutiny, led by highly concerned neighbours.A pair of enlarged tents occupying a private lot at 264 Nic...

Sep 27, 2022

Relentless prolific offender sentenced in Nanaimo for egregious crime spree

NANAIMO - A man revolving in and out of jail for most of his adult life will remain behind bars after pleading guilty to 11 offences in the mid-Island area.Peter Jonathan Cameron Ludvigson, 47, was se...

Sep 26, 2022

Newly acquired land along Englishman River 'critical in achieving' local conservation goals

NANAIMO - Another piece of the Englishman River and its surrounding land will be preserved.The 71 acre parcel just west of Parksville, in the area of Top Bridge Regional Park, is set to be transferred...

Sep 26, 2022

Clippers come from behind to beat Kings 5-4 in OT

NANAIMO - The Clippers didn't hold a lead but persevered to earn a 5-4 victory in Powell River.Kai Daniells was the key figure with two goals and an assist including the winner 54 seconds into overtim...

Sep 24, 2022

BC Culture Days gives Nanaimo's history a digital life

NANAIMO - B.C. Culture Days, which started on Sep. 23 and runs until Oct. 16., is being celebrated once again this year.Described as Canada's largest public participation campaign for the arts, it's a...

Sep 24, 2022

Clippers open season with 4-2 win in Powell River

NANAIMO - The Clippers have now won two straight season openers in Powell River.In 2021 it was 6-2 and in 2022 a 4-2 triumph.In the first half of this year's contest Nanaimo put a b lanket on the King...

Sep 23, 2022

Hundreds show up for meet and greet with Nanaimo civic election candidates

NANAIMO - It wasn't a typical pre-election debate Nanaimo voters are used to, but that didn't seem to matter to those looking for more information.The Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce hosted a meet...

Sep 23, 2022

Clippers looking to go one step further in 2022-23

NANAIMO - The Clippers had a very short off-season with just over 120 days between the Fred Page Cup final and the first game of the 2022-23 season.Nanaimo came up short in a four game loss in the BCH...

Sep 23, 2022