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Clippers place coaches on leave amid BCHL investigation, assistants guide team to gritty road win

POWELL RIVER - A topsy turvy day for the Nanaimo Clippers saw the club win 6-4 against the Kings.Word spread quickly throughout the day on Feb. 11 about an investigation into code of conduct complaint...

Feb 12, 2022

B.C. Supreme Court injunction halts 'administrative leave' of Nanaimo Clipper coaching staff

NANAIMO - The Nanaimo Clippers have successfully argued for an injunction to stop the BC Hockey League from suspending their coaches.An email from the BC Hockey League to Nanaimo Clipper players sent ...

Feb 11, 2022

Hornets rugby looking for growth as season moves into second half

NANAIMO - The new year is bringing new challenges and expectations for local rugby players.The Nanaimo Hornets are running three separate teams during the 2021/22 campaign, two men's and one women's s...

Feb 11, 2022

City earmarks nearly $500k for Nanaimo non-profits to help marginalized people

NANAIMO - City coffers have nearly half a million dollars reserved for tackling homelessness, but no solid direction on how to spend the money.A total sum of $480,000 is included in the City budget to...

Feb 11, 2022

Cameras seen as key deterrent against graffiti & vandalism in Nanaimo schools

NANAIMO - School District 68 is looking to take a more proactive approach towards preventing graffiti and vandalism.Installation of a new surveillance video system is the latest step to deter and, if ...

Feb 10, 2022

Island-wide public transportation possible as community links grow

NANAIMO - Discussions among mid and north Island regional district officials could lead to public buses connecting most of Vancouver Island's east coast.The Regional District of Nanaimo board recently...

Feb 10, 2022

Oceanside RCMP identifies people involved in potential Parksville assault

UPDATE: Oceanside RCMP announced it has identified the persons in video surveillance in connection to a potential assault in Parksville on Jan. 26. No further information was provided as police invest...

Ian Holmes Feb 09, 2022

Central Island, B.C. set new records for drug toxicity deaths

NANAIMO - More people are dying than ever before in B.C.'s ongoing battle against a toxic drug supply.Central Vancouver Island reported 120 fatalities linked to the toxic drug crisis throughout 2021, ...

Feb 09, 2022

VIDEO: Hometown Merner finding regular role as first year Clipper

NANAIMO - Brett Merner has started his junior hockey career in the city where he grew up.The 18-year-old is the second youngest player on the team and one of only two players born in 2004.In a league ...

Feb 08, 2022

Proposed Diver Lake hotel inches closer to reality

NANAIMO - Constructing a nearly 70 room lakefront hotel in Nanaimo is advancing following a required land use designation change for a vacant lot.On Monday, Feb 7 city councillors endorsed converting ...

Feb 08, 2022