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Clippers add two forwards at BCHL trade deadline

NANAIMO - The Clippers added depth to their roster for the stretch drive of the BCHL season.Forwards Luca Grabas and Blake Power were brought in ahead of the Monday, Jan. 10 trade deadline.Head coach ...

Jan 11, 2022

Upgrades to begin on Nanaimo's Fourth St., next phase in 'complete streets' project

NANAIMO - The next development of active transportation infrastructure in the city is about to begin.Construction crews are expected to shut down Fourth St. from Bruce Ave. to Pine St. in January for ...

Jan 11, 2022

Town of Qualicum Beach pleased with how artificial spit performed during fierce storm

QUALICUM BEACH - A high tide combined with storm winds caused havoc on the area's waterfront, however the Town is convinced damage could have been more severe.Director of planning Luke Sales said vari...

Jan 11, 2022

Expect ferry delays due to severe weather and sick days

NANAIMO - BC Ferries is giving the heads-up to customers to expect delays and canceled ferries on their service for what could be the next few months.BC Ferries' spokesperson Deborah Marshall said it'...

Jan 10, 2022

Man injured in Nanaimo home invasion

NANAIMO - Police say a man sustained minor injuries following an altercation with several other men at a Second St. home.It happened on Thursday, Jan. 6 around 6:50 p.m. at the home near Craig St. whe...

Jan 10, 2022

Investigation launched into unlocked provincial ministry building in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Ministry of Social Development officials are looking into how members of the public gained access to a large government building which should have been locked shut.The investigation follows ...

Jan 10, 2022

Nanaimo United Soccer signing up all ages for winter programs

NANAIMO - Registration is underway for early 2022 soccer sessions with Nanaimo United.A number of eight week programs are set to begin the week of Jan. 10 including Happy Cleats for kids three to six ...

Jan 09, 2022

Nanaimo Clippers enter five day BCHL COVID-19 protocol

NANAIMO - It's been a BCHL season full of delays and the latest sees the Clippers in the league's COVID protocol.As of Jan. 8 the Clippers have suspended all team activities for five days.Games Saturd...

Jan 08, 2022

Keeping storm drains clear crucial step in Nanaimo flood prevention

NANAIMO - As Nanaimo continues to dig out from multiple winter storms, the City's priority now is making sure its storm drains are clear.The City's drainage foreman Wayne Roulston said crews have work...

Jan 07, 2022

Attendance will determine additional health measures as schools return to in-person learning

NANAIMO - K-12 students in B.C. will return to in-person learning on Monday, Jan 10, 2022, but the system will be on high alert as the Omicron variant spreads.Enhanced health measures like staggered c...

Jan 07, 2022