Tag Archives: People
Nanaimo-Lantzville candidates turn up heat at forum with tight race expected
NANAIMO - A pair of candidates were in attack mode as an anticipated hotly contested riding was under the spotlight. George Anderson of the BC NDP, Gwen O'Mahony representing the Conservative Party of...
Oct 03, 2024
New Clipper Hebblethwaite shines with four goals in debut
NANAIMO - The arrival of Alex Hebblethwaite was as good as it gets for the Clippers.In his first game for Nanaimo the 19-year-old had four goals in a 9-5 victory over Surrey.He was picked up in a futu...
Oct 03, 2024
Suitable tires mandated on select highways as wintry conditions approach
NANAIMO - The start of October also marks the beginning of the winter driving season in B.C.Winter tires or chains are required on most provincial routes from Oct. until the end of March or April 30 f...
Oct 02, 2024
VIDEO: Clippers make early season upgrades by adding two impact defencemen
NANAIMO - On the Clippers home opening weekend the team debuted a pair of new defencemen.Garin Ludwig and Nathan Larioza both played significant minutes in games against Chilliwack and Powell River on...
Oct 02, 2024
Downtown Nanaimo merchants optimistic despite lengthy, disruptive construction project
NANAIMO - While existing conditions are far from ideal, several Commercial St. business operators vow they're up for the short-term pain for the long-term gain. A month into the first phase of an exte...
Oct 02, 2024
Clippers fall 4-1 in Langley
NANAIMO - The Clippers put up plenty of shots but had a hard time piercing through Langley's armour in a 4-1 loss to the Rivermen.Each team had a power play goal in the first period with Luke Pfoh con...
Oct 01, 2024
Typical Sept. weather for mid-Island as La Nina pattern forms in Pacific
NANAIMO - The trend of typical seasonal weather continued for the mid-Island. September followed suit with an average August regarding environmental conditions, with temperatures and precipitation lev...
Oct 01, 2024
Nanaimo OPS operator promises 'thorough internal review' following drugs & weapons bust
NANAIMO - Under immense pressure following an alleged substantial on-site drugs and weapons seizure, the operator of Nanaimo's overdose prevention site (OPS) pledged an internal review will be done. J...
Oct 01, 2024
Local Kettlebell competition still going strong in eighth year
NANAIMO - The 8th annual Grip Strength Invitational kettlebell event brought out competitors of all types.There were just under 20 competitors who took to the platforms at Cross Fit Nanaimo on the sec...
Sep 30, 2024
Family friendly events planned in Nanaimo for National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
NANAIMO - Several events are happening in recognition of harms inflicted upon Indigenous Peoples across Canada. The fourth annual National Day for Truth & Reconciliation event recognized this year...
Sep 30, 2024