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VIDEO: Clippers Kinch taking on bigger role in first full season in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - The Clippers have had many ups and downs already this season. The team is 2-3-1 after the first three weeks of the campaign and veteran Dylan Kinch is seeing signs the team is coming togethe...
Oct 10, 2024

Proposed Oceanside pool expansion goes to referendum
QUALICUM BEACH - Oceanside area residents will decide if they're willing to borrow millions to expand the only public pool serving the region. On Tuesday, Oct. 8 Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) dir...
Oct 09, 2024

Nanaimo father deemed mentally fit to be sentenced for sex crimes against infant daughter
Editor's note: This story contains extremely disturbing details regarding child sexual abuse and may not be suitable for all readers. Discretion is strongly advised. NANAIMO - A local man will be sent...
Oct 08, 2024

Erratic driver leaves path of destruction in downtown Nanaimo
NANAIMO - An apparent case of road rage caused extensive property damage, while at least one pedestrian scrambled out of the vehicle's path. It happened on Church St. in front of the Great National La...
Oct 08, 2024

Old Nanaimo mine voids disrupt Commercial Street overhaul
NANAIMO - Relics of the Harbour City's past are putting a wrench in modernizing a section of downtown Nanaimo's Commercial St. City of Nanaimo capital project management specialist James Knight said t...
Oct 08, 2024

Non-profits receive Parksville sand sculpting cheques
PARKSVILLE - Thousands of dollars generated through the Oceanside area's signature annual event is going back into the community. Parksville Beach Festival Society president Cheryl Dill said nearly $8...
Oct 07, 2024

Nanaimo RCMP announce new Superintendent and detachment commander
NANAIMO - A new officer is heading up the Harbour City's police force. Supt. Andrew Burton was appointed the new Officer In Charge of the Nanaimo RCMP, effective immediately, after serving in the role...
Oct 07, 2024

Popular costume borrowing event returns to Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Making Halloween less frightening on the wallet and more sustainable are the driving forces behind a popular Nanaimo based costume donation pick-up effort.Amie Armet, organizer of Costume Bo...
Oct 06, 2024

Clippers lose hard fought battle 3-2 to Grizzlies
NANAIMO - The Clippers battled back and fought to the final whistle in a difficult 3-2 loss to the Grizzlies.After a strong Nanaimo start, and a disallowed goal 20 seconds into the game, Victoria earn...
Oct 04, 2024

'This is a great day for Qualicum Beach:' New waterfront walkway/viewing platform opens
QUALICUM BEACH - A project many years in the making has at last come to fruition in Qualicum Beach. The Town officially unveiled its highly anticipated waterfront walkway and viewing platform adjacent...
Oct 03, 2024