Tag Archives: People

'He's got his pants down:' hiker threatened by man on rural Nanaimo trail
Editors note: this article includes graphic details which may disturb some readers. Discretion is strongly advised. NANAIMO - A woman faced a harrowing experience while hiking on a popular Nanaimo are...
Oct 16, 2024

VIDEO: New details released in hopes of finding missing Port Alberni woman
PORT ALBERNI -RCMP believe a Port Alberni woman missing for more than two years was likely a homicide victim.In hopes of advancing the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Amber Manthorne, ...
Oct 16, 2024

Determined Rocky Point residents land new playground
NANAIMO - Three years ago when Karolien Soylu's young family moved to a north Nanaimo neighbourhood, something felt like it was missing. "I remember looking at my husband and saying 'where are the pla...
Oct 16, 2024

Nanaimo NightOwls head coach steps down
NANAIMO - A fresh voice will lead the West Coast League's Nanaimo NightOwls next season. On Tuesday, Oct. 15 the team announced head coach Greg Frady elected to step down from the role he held for all...
Oct 15, 2024

Shorthanded goal turns tables in Clippers 5-2 loss to Bucks
ABBOTSFORD - The Clippers built up a 2-1 lead against the Cranbrook Bucks but couldn't hold it at the BCHL showcase in Abbotsford. The two teams traded goals in the opening period during a matinee til...
Oct 15, 2024

VI Raiders end BCFC season on a winning note
NANAIMO - The VI Raiders were a much improved football team in 2024.After an 0-10 campaign a year ago the Raiders ended their most recent campaign at 4-6 while putting together a three game winning st...
Oct 12, 2024

First star performance from Chazz Nixon leads Clippers to 4-1 win at Cowichan
NANAIMO - The Clippers used a good offensive second period and a rode a razor sharp Chazz Nison in a 4-1 win in Cowichan Valley.After a scoreless first, defencemen Andrew Brown and Garin Ludwig vaulte...
Oct 11, 2024

Canada-wide warrant issued for Nanaimo man after no-showing at drug trafficking sentencing
NANAIMO - Police hope the public can help locate a man wanted for missing his sentencing hearing after he was convicted of serious drug trafficking charges earlier this year. A Canada-wide warrant is ...
Oct 11, 2024

Hullo Ferries receives eased wheelchair exception
NANAIMO - Those with accessibility challenges hoping to connect between the Harbour City and downtown Vancouver can do so a little more comfortably.Transport Canada granted an exemption to Hullo Ferri...
Oct 11, 2024

Culture of accountability triggers Nanaimo Buccaneers’ dramatic turnaround
NANAIMO - For years they were the clear runaway laughing stock of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League.Playing against the Nanaimo Buccaneers used to be two free points and pad-your-stats night f...
Oct 11, 2024