Author Archives: Syndicated Content
New COVID restrictions in B.C. to close bars, gyms, & 50 per cent capacity limits on all venues
NANAIMO - The B.C. Government has announced additional restrictions for this holiday season. The new restrictions are due to a spike in new COVID-19 cases and concerns about rapid community spread of ...
Dec 21, 2021
VIDEO: Clippers first half of BCHL campaign comes to a close
NANAIMO - The first half of the BCHL season is complete and the players have headed home for the Christmas break. Nanaimo is tied for first in wins in the Coastal Division, they are second in points a...
Dec 21, 2021
Top Stories of 2021: Sinkhole slows down Hwy. 19
NANAIMO - A sinkhole on Hwy. 19 near Lantzville caused some major delays and headaches for mid-Island residents in mid-November. After a weekend of rain known as an 'atmospheric river' pummeled most o...
Dec 20, 2021
Expensive coffee machine and other stolen valuables returned to Nanaimo church
NANAIMO - Local police believe they’ve connected the dots of a late summer break-in at a Nanaimo church where numerous valuables including a $10,000 espresso coffee machine were swiped. Penny Ra...
Dec 20, 2021
Highway 19 gridlocked during repairs in Lantzville
NANAIMO - Road work is severely restricting daytime traffic flow in both directions on Hwy. 19 through Nanoose Bay and Lantzville. Drive BC stated paving operations on Monday, Dec 20 and Tuesday, Dec ...
Dec 20, 2021
Emaciated dog and her 5 puppies found abandoned in Nanaimo
- Editors note: This article contains a graphic image some readers might find disturbing. NANAIMO - A two-year-old dog and her five puppies are now being cared for by the BC SPCA after being found on ...
Dec 20, 2021
Two seriously injured, hospitalized in central Nanaimo stabbing attack
NANAIMO - Two people remain in hospital with serious injuries following an attack in their home. RCMP and other first responders were called to a residence near the corner of Cadogan St. and Northumbe...
Dec 19, 2021
Top Stories of 2021: First Truth and Reconciliation Day draws thousands in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Canada marked its first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in late September with a message of unity and reconciliation. The Snuneymuxw First Nation lead the events on Thursday, Sep. ...
Dec 19, 2021
Oceanside RCMP warn of scammers impersonating police/CRA agents in Bitcoin fraud
PARKSVILLE - Oceanside RCMP revealed a complex scam involving someone impersonating a Canada Revenue Agency agent and a local Mountie. Sometime this week a resident received a call from someone saying...
Dec 19, 2021
Clippers end 2021 with 4-2 loss in Victoria
COLWOOD - The last game of the calendar for the Clippers was a 4-2 road loss to the Grizzlies. The Clippers scored the only goal of the first period when Sean Donaldson tallied his league leading 23rd...
Dec 18, 2021
