Tag Archives: People
Nanaimo powerlifter finishes second at national competition
NANAIMO - Local powerlifter Tyler Ollech is rapidly rising up the ranks in the sport.In early September he finished in second place in his weight class at the Canadian Powerlifting Union National Cham...
Sep 29, 2024
Clippers get first win of the season 7-3 over Powell River
NANAIMO - After a pair of losses to open the BCHL campaign the Clippers had their offense firing in a 7-3 victory over the Kings.Joel Plante had a goal and three assists, Cole Lonsdale notched a pair ...
Sep 28, 2024
Clippers fail to find their game in 4-1 loss to Chilliwack
NANAIMO - The Clippers couldn't overcome a slow start in a 4-1 setback to the Chilliwack Chiefs.Nanaimo only mustered three shots in the first period and were down 1-0 on a goal by Nathan Morin.Brady ...
Sep 27, 2024
VIDEO: Second year forward to wear 'C' in new Clippers season
NANAIMO - The Clippers have chosen 19-year-old Connor DeTurris to be team captain.The Naperville, Illinois product is Nanaimo's top returning scorer from last year and was part of the leadership group...
Sep 27, 2024
Ladysmith-Oceanside candidates tackle healthcare, drug toxicity and representation issues
PARKSVILLE - Healthcare challenges featured heavily at a candidates debate for the Ladysmith-Oceanside riding.Hosted by the Nanaimo Regional Hospital District, the Thursday, Sept. 26 event in front of...
Sep 27, 2024
BC Hydro reminds customers to be prepared with storm season approaching
NANAIMO - Despite extensive prep work through the warmer months, worsening winter weather still increases the chance of serious power outages, according to the province's Crown utility.Vegetation mana...
Sep 26, 2024
Fatal Nanaimo workplace incident under investigation
NANAIMO - One person died following an accident at a central Nanaimo job site. The BC Coroners Service (BCCS) confirmed the death after multiple emergency response crews responded to a construction pr...
Sep 26, 2024
Water levels in Englishman River force stage 4 restrictions in Parksville
PARKSVILLE - Despite a decided shift to fall on the mid-Island over the last couple of weeks, water resources in parts of the Oceanside region remains scarce.The City of Parksville announced stage fou...
Sep 25, 2024
'Incredibly fortunate somebody heard him:' local water taxi operator rescues capsized boater off Nanoose Bay
NANAIMO - A local boater has his life jacket and an immense amount of good fortune to thank after he was plucked from cold, choppy waters Monday evening.Residents along the waterfront in Lantzville an...
Sep 24, 2024
Kilograms of illicit drugs, guns and money seized by Nanaimo police after OPS arrests
NANAIMO - Local Mounties are calling it a "significant drugs and weapons bust" connected to a local overdose prevention site. As first reported by NanaimoNewsNOW, Gerid James Gregory-Allen and Sara Ly...
Sep 24, 2024