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Nanaimo Mountie and hockey coach praises the game for making him feel at home

NANAIMO - Black History Month has a different meaning for Donovan Tait compared to challenging experiences many others have had.The veteran Nanaimo RCMP officer and fixture in the local hockey communi...

Feb 27, 2021

More vaccines approved as COVID-19 case counts rise

NANAIMO - New vaccines remain on the horizon with daily case counts in B.C. continuing to climb.A joint statement from the province and public health confirmed 589 new cases of COVID-19 in B.C., the h...

Feb 26, 2021

Hit and run suspect visits Nanaimo RCMP detachment to file complaint following own incident

NANAIMO - Police are investigating after a woman was hit while crossing a busy downtown Nanaimo street.Emergency crews were called to the intersection of Terminal Ave. and Commercial St. just after 9:...

Alex Rawnsley Feb 26, 2021

New micro-fulfillment centre to help local small business meet growing online orders

PARKSVILLE - A massive barrier for local businesses to compete with online giants like Amazon is on its way to being smashed.Funded by a $620,000 provincial grant, a new warehouse and fulfillment faci...

Feb 26, 2021

New COVID-19 exposure events hit three Nanaimo schools

NANAIMO - Island Health has added three local schools to the COVID-19 exposure list.Dover Bay secondary, Uplands Park and McGirr elementary schools experienced exposure events on Monday, Feb. 22.Accor...

Feb 25, 2021

Mid Island Pirates gearing up for new season with annual tryouts

NANAIMO - A new season is around the corner for the Mid Island Pirates.The team will hold tryouts for their senior, junior and bantam teams Feb. 27 and 28 at the Arbutus Meadows Equestrian Centre.Mid ...

Feb 25, 2021

Island Health remains steady as COVID-19 uptick continues in Lower Mainland

NANAIMO - An increase in cases through the Lower Mainland is not being reflected in somewhat steady tallies from Island Health.Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced 395 new cases of COV...

Feb 25, 2021

Man stabbed in downtown Nanaimo after social distancing disagreement

NANAIMO - A man suffered minor injuries after verbal sparring with a fellow shopper turned violent.Police were called to outside Dollarama at Port Place Shopping Centre around 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb...

Feb 25, 2021

'It's a positive outlet:' fitness challenge honours missing Nanaimo woman Lisa Young

NANAIMO - Friends and supporters turned to fitness in support of a long-lost Nanaimo woman to raise awareness and boost their own well-being.40 Days of Fitness for Lisa launched on Feb. 11 to honour L...

Feb 25, 2021

Veteran blueliner LeDonne takes over Clippers captaincy

NANAIMO - The Clippers new captain is 20-year-old veteran Trevor LeDonne.The Stoney Creek, Ontario product was acquired prior to the 2019-20 season and put up 20 points in 51 games in his first campai...

Feb 24, 2021