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Clippers kick off season with 6-2 win in Powell River

POWELL RIVER - The Clippers never trailed in a 6-2 season opening victory against the Kings.The duo of Tristan Fraser and Max Itagaki combined for seven points in the win and Shaun Mahoney also chippe...

Oct 08, 2021

Woman jailed for defrauding $31K from Parksville employer

NANAIMO - A judge sternly rejected a repeat fraudster's bid to avoid jail several years following a brazen and costly workplace scam.Jill Margaret Braun, 57, was sentenced to 22 months in jail and two...

Oct 08, 2021

New look Clippers excited for full season, return of fans

NANAIMO - Clipper hockey fans will barely recognize the team as it takes to the ice for the 2021-22 season.While nine players return from the shortened pod season of April and May, the only player fan...

Oct 07, 2021

Increased demand for locally-grown produce leads to huge year for Nanaimo Foodshare

NANAIMO - It's been a year of unprecedented growth for a local non-profit.Nanaimo Foodshare saw an explosion in demand for their services and programming throughout the early days of the pandemic as m...

Oct 07, 2021

VIDEO: Large overnight structure fire causes extensive damage

LANTZVILLE - Multiple buildings and vehicles were either destroyed or sustained significant damage after a large structure fire broke out across two properties in upper Lantzville.A call for help was ...

Oct 06, 2021

Full vaccination soon required to visit long-term or acute health care facilities

NANAIMO - B.C. is ramping up its restrictions on non-essential activities for those who choose not to be vaccinated against COVID-19.Beginning Oct. 12, proof of full vaccination through the BC Vaccine...

Oct 05, 2021

Nanaimo safety audit aims to increase neighbourhood connections

NANAIMO - Local police resources and city councillors are grappling to find solutions following a safety audit examining half a dozen neighbourhoods.The general consensus of the nearly 750 people surv...

Oct 05, 2021

Retired politician receives prestigious Freeman of the City designation

NANAIMO - Local governments can't offer a higher honour than what was bestowed upon former longtime City councillor and social advocate Diane Brennan.She received the distinguished Freedom of the City...

Oct 04, 2021

Nanaimo man convicted of sexually assaulting own sons faces long prison sentence

Editor's Note: This story contains descriptions of graphic sexual abuse against minors and may not be appropriate for some readers. NANAIMO - Crown Counsel argued for seven to 10 years in jail for a N...

Oct 04, 2021

Nanaimo drenched by wet September, extreme seasonal weather continues

NANAIMO - When it rains it pours.Environment Canada meteorologist Lisa Erven said the hot and dry summer came to an abrupt end when the calendar to September, leading to consistent and steady rain loc...

Oct 04, 2021