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Murder charge laid in connection with missing Nanaimo man

NANAIMO - A first degree murder charge related to the death of man missing for an extended period of time materialized following a lengthy police investigation.Nanaimo RCMP Res. Cst. Gary O'Brien said...

Mar 10, 2022

VIDEO: Two more Nanaimo Clippers announce NCAA commitments

NANAIMO - Max Itagaki and Michael Craig are the latest Clippers to commit to NCAA programs.Itagaki will join Army at West Point while Michael Craig will attend Robert Morris University.Itagaki is look...

Mar 10, 2022

Man escapes likely deportation order following unique child pornography case

NANAIMO - A high stakes sentencing hearing for a Cuban immigrant caught with a small child pornography collection resulted in a conditional discharge and two years probation.The non-custodial result f...

Alex Rawnsley Mar 10, 2022

'We're looking at a very strong year going forward:' construction remains brisk throughout Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Construction activity is expected to remain constant in the Harbour City following another strong year.During a Monday, March 7 presentation the City's director of development approvals Jere...

Mar 09, 2022

'Sequence of poor decisions:' families of men killed at Gabriola Island work site sue for damages

GABRIOLA ISLAND - The family of two men killed at a construction site are suing the company managing the site.Chris Straw, 62, and Marc Dor, 59, were killed with the arm of a concrete pumper truck bro...

Mar 09, 2022

Safe supply & decriminalization top death review panel recommendations for drug toxicity crisis

NANAIMO - The BC Coroners Service is again recommending safer supply and more supports to help battle province's drug toxicity crisis.Recommendations come after a death review panel was established to...

Mar 09, 2022

Vastly reduced mid-Island roe herring fishery well underway

NANAIMO - While marine wildlife are as eager as ever, far fewer boats are battling for their share of this year's commercial roe herring fishery in the Strait of Georgia.Fisheries and Oceans Canada cu...

Mar 07, 2022

Mariners win PACWEST title at men's basketball provincials

NANAIMO - The VIU Mariners men's basketball team has been unbeatable this season.Following a spectacular 17-0 campaign in 2021-22 season, the Nanaimo based VIU squad beat Langara 98-80 in the semi-fin...

Mar 07, 2022

Clippers build lead and hold on for 5-3 win over Surrey

NANAIMO - The Clippers had a 4-1 lead through 40 minutes but needed an empty net goal to seal up a 5-3 win over the Eagles.Ben Kotylak with two goals and an assist and Tristan Fraser with a pair of go...

Mar 06, 2022

Record snowfall and cold snaps highlight wild winter, unstable spring expected

NANAIMO - With a winter shattering several snowfall and cold weather records, a cooler than average spring on the mid Island with possibly some unstable weather patterns are expected.Environment Canad...

Mar 06, 2022