Tag Archives: People
Development advancing to revamp vacant A&B Sound building in downtown Nanaimo
NANAIMO - After sitting dormant for well over a decade, a prominent building in the city's downtown is on track for a substantial face lift.The former A&B Sound building wedged into the confluence...
Apr 19, 2022
'It's all not guilty:' man facing several trials throughout Van Isle
NANAIMO - Facing seven trials this year and more than 20 charges laid against him, Shaun Dean Thicke maintains he hasn't done anything wrong. The 44-year-old is charged with 22 separate offences, incl...
Apr 19, 2022
Pair of goals by Keighan Gerrie lead Clippers over Chiefs 2-1 in OT
NANAIMO - Keighan Gerrie started and ended the scoring in the Clippers 2-1 overtime victory over Chilliwack.Gerrie scored ten minutes into the game before Mateo Mrsic tied the score on a power play la...
Apr 18, 2022
Local trampoline and gymnastics athletes show well on provincial stage
NANAIMO - Local gymnasts and trampolinists have raised the bar after a strong showing at BC provincials.Several athletes from VIP Gymsports in Nanaimo had first place finishes.Coach Megan Conway said ...
Apr 17, 2022
Clippers win 6-3, take first two games in series versus Chiefs
NANAIMO - The Clippers best players led the way in a 6-3 win over Chilliwack.Sean Donaldson had three goals and Cooper Black made 35 saves as Nanaimo took a 2-0 series lead with a pair of road victori...
Apr 16, 2022
Clippers edge Chiefs in tight 2-1 playoff contest
NANAIMO - Cooper Black won a battle of the goaltenders against the Chiefs Grant Riley in Game 1 of the second round of the BCHL playoffs. The Clippers won 2-1 with Black making 33 saves and being name...
Apr 15, 2022
Public strongly opposes high-density development concept in Lantzville
LANTZVILLE - A proposed development framework which could open the door to significantly higher housing density in Lantzville drew plenty of critics during a lengthy public hearing.Dozens of speakers ...
Apr 14, 2022
Snuneymuxw First Nation expecting upwards of 90 teams for basketball tournament
NANAIMO - The largest basketball tournament in the province will be hosted by Snuneymxuw First Nation (SFN) next year.SFN has been awarded the 2023 Junior All Native Tournament, involving an estimated...
Apr 14, 2022
Police trying to identify person of interest after recent suspicious fires
NANAIMO - Police have released the picture of an individual described as a person of interest in connection to recent intentionally set fires in Harewood.On Sunday, April 3 just after 7 a.m. fire crew...
Apr 13, 2022
'What would you want someone to do for you?' Nanaimo couple open doors to fleeing Ukrainian family
NANAIMO - Out of the goodness of their hearts, a Nanaimo couple and their kids have welcomed a family of Ukrainian refugees, melding into one full house.Leanne Steel, her wife Julie and their two youn...
Apr 13, 2022