Tag Archives: People

Innovative green technology fast-tracks long-awaited Nanaimo hotel
NANAIMO - A unique form of exterior siding is helping the Courtyard by Marriott hotel site, beside the Vancouver Island Conference Centre, take shape.Seven hundred and fifty pre-fabricated panels made...
Jan 24, 2022

Clippers score five unanswered, beat Grizzlies 7-2
NANAIMO - The Clippers broke a 2-2 midway through the second period and cruised to a 7-2 win over the Grizzlies.It was a strong game for Nanaimo's offence led by two goals from Kai Daniells, three ass...
Jan 23, 2022

Qualicum Beach re-examines expanding council
QUALICUM BEACH - People in Qualicum Beach are being asked if they support having additional councillors passing local laws.The Town is inviting public opinion on possibly increasing its size of Counci...
Jan 23, 2022

Pirates offering tryouts for bantam, junior and senior baseball teams
NANAIMO - Teenagers looking to get into high level baseball have a chance to try out for the Mid Island Pirates.An event for 13-18 year olds is scheduled for Arbutus Meadows in Nanoose Bay from 2 p.m....
Jan 22, 2022

Clippers stunned by Cowichan comeback in 6-5 overtime loss
NANAIMO - The Clippers looked poised for their 20th win of the season but had to settle for a single point in a 6-5 overtime loss to Cowichan Valley.Nanaimo led three times in the game, including 5-3 ...
Jan 21, 2022

VIDEO: Demolition of burned downtown Nanaimo gas station underway
NANAIMO - A badly damaged building, which quickly turned into a trouble spot for surrounding homes is finally being torn down.Crews began dismantling the Husky gas station on Terminal Ave. in downtown...
Jan 21, 2022

School District 68 to implement COVID vaccine mandate for all staff
NANAIMO - Local school board trustees voted in favour of creating a vaccine mandate for all of its employees in district 68.At a Thursday, Jan 20 special board meeting, school board trustees requested...
Jan 21, 2022

Scope of COVID-19 outbreak triples at Nanaimo's Dufferin Place
NANAIMO - More units and residents are impacted by an ongoing COVID-19 outbreak at a local long-term care home.Island Health initially confirmed an outbreak at Dufferin Place on Thursday, Jan. 13 with...
Jan 20, 2022

Nanaimo has eyes on Canadian Track & Field Championships
NANAIMO - Some of the country's top athletes could be in the Harbour City in pursuit of their Olympic dreams.A required $100,000 commitment to host the 2024 Canadian Track & Field Championships le...
Jan 20, 2022

Black backstops Clippers to 5-1 win in Alberni Valley
NANAIMO - Cooper Black rebounded from a difficult outing against the Langley Rivermen by guiding the Clippers to a 5-1 win in Alberni Valley.Black made 38 saves and fought through an injury to get his...
Jan 19, 2022