Tag Archives: People
Clippers grab impressive road win against Coastal East leading Express
NANAIMO - The Clippers broke a two game losing streak with an excellent road effort in Coquitlam.For just the fourth time in 20 games Nanaimo surrendered the first goal but took the game over in the s...
Nov 21, 2025
Growing Nanaimo Artwalk returns for 27th year
NANAIMO - It will be an art buffs' paradise in downtown Nanaimo with a popular event featuring local artists showing off their work. Artwalk, presented by Nanaimo Arts Council, happens Saturday, Nov 2...
Nov 21, 2025
'Give that gift of life:' retired Mountie hopes to inspire with 300th blood donation in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - A former Vancouver Island RCMP officer reached an impressive milestone in his lifelong effort of giving back to his community any way he can. Retired RCMP Insp. Ted Smith was at Nanaimo's Va...
Nov 21, 2025
Garin Ludwig returns to Clippers after USHL stint
NANAIMO - The Clippers were dealt a blow in the offseason when the co-winner of their top defenceman award and 2025 team unsung hero left the club. Garin Ludwig opted to move to the USHL but after 12 ...
Nov 21, 2025
New senior-focused Nanaimo ER 'really big part' of improving NRGH wait times
NANAIMO - A first-of-its-kind facility in the province is envisioned to not only improve healthcare options for local seniors, but also reduce emergency room wait times and congestion. Nanaimo Distric...
Nov 21, 2025
'People are struggling:' Nanaimo Rent Bank sees surging demand
NANAIMO - A provincial program helping struggling renters stay in their homes is being widely used in the community. Opened in 2021, the Nanaimo Rent Bank, operated by Connective Support Society of Na...
Nov 20, 2025
'It's authentic to Nanaimo:' revamped former A&B Sound building progresses toward completion
NANAIMO - A complete transformation of a high-profile property in the city's downtown is marching toward a projected finish next year. Now dubbed 'Soundworks', development inside the former A&B So...
Nov 20, 2025
Port Alberni’s ICU closed indefinitely, patients diverted to Nanaimo
PORT ALBERNI - Island Health cites staff shortages for what it calls a temporary closure of the West Coast General Hospital (WCGH) intensive care unit. In a news release, the health authority stated t...
Nov 20, 2025
Endless odyssey: City of Nanaimo in lengthy dispute over unpermitted home additions
NANAIMO - A BC Supreme Court justice sided with a homeowner who made unpermitted additions to his home, but the City of Nanaimo isn't backing down from its compliance push. A recent ruling from justic...
Nov 20, 2025
Clippers fail to execute in loss to Prince George
NANAIMO - The Clippers struggles against the Spruce Kings continued with a 5-1 loss on Nov. 19.Nanaimo has an 0-3 record against Prince George and have been outscored 21-10.It was a fast start for the...
Nov 19, 2025