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Excitement for fall season among Nanaimo's competitive and recreational curlers

NANAIMO - The rocks and brooms are out at the Nanaimo Curling Club.Fall leagues have begun, a Halloween bonspiel is planned and several senior curlers are representing the club at the BC Seniors Curli...

Oct 22, 2021

Gerrie's OT goal lifts Clippers to 3-2 win over the Express

CHILLIWACK - The Clippers moved into a share of top spot in the Coastal Division with a 3-2 overtime win against the Coquiltam Express. Sean Donaldson scored both Nanaimo goals in regulation time as h...

Oct 22, 2021

New Nanaimo RCMP officers beginning to tackle complex murder, child pornography investigations

NANAIMO - Local Mounties now have additional resources to deal with their most difficult, labour intensive cases.A major case file specialist was hired several months ago to oversee the collection of ...

Oct 22, 2021

Penalties sink Clippers in 4-1 loss to Salmon Arm

CHILLIWACK - A major penalty and a long five on three man advantage against the Clippers was the difference in a 4-1 loss to the Silverbacks.The Clippers opened the scoring for a fifth straight game w...

Oct 21, 2021

Ladysmith mayor concerned about pending change to highway intersection

LADYSMITH - Adjustments to how a busy intersection in Ladysmith's south end is configured are being questioned by the community's Mayor and Council.This week the Ministry of Transportation announced w...

Oct 21, 2021

Seamless daycare program opening at Nanaimo's Departure Bay Elementary

NANAIMO - An expanded provincial pilot project is looking to cut the disruption for young children between school and daycare.One kindergarten classroom at Nanaimo's Departure Bay Elementary Eco-Schoo...

Oct 20, 2021

Unexpected costs arise while overhauling Serauxmen Stadium

NANAIMO - Upgrading a well used baseball stadium in Nanaimo will cost more than originally planned.A City staff report estimated $150,000 will be required to safely remove many years of paint on the s...

Oct 20, 2021

'There is so much hope and love:' Indigenous literacy program for Elders unveiled at VIU

NANAIMO - Disadvantaged Indigenous Elders from around the mid-Island are excited about the possibilities decades after being soured by their classroom experiences.Championed by Cowichan Tribes Elder L...

Oct 20, 2021

New 117-bed student housing complex in Nanaimo passes first hurdles

NANAIMO - A large student housing complex is closer to fulfilling heavy demand in Nanaimo's university district.Council gave the green light to a proposed development at 416 Wakesiah Ave., featuring 1...

Oct 19, 2021

Live event capacity limits to be rescinded amid higher vaccination rates

NANAIMO - The province is lifting indoor capacity restrictions as rates of people who have received at least two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine continues to increase.People in areas with high vaccinati...

Oct 19, 2021