Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Clippers start off Alberni Valley season series with 3-2 win
NANAIMO - The Clippers continue piling up wins in the early season with a 3-1 victory over Alberni Valley. Michael Craig’s first goal of the season was the only tally of the opening period. It p...
Oct 27, 2021
Alberni, Tofino, Ucluelet driving COVID-19 increases through central Island
NANAIMO - Updated data from the BC Centre for Disease Control is painting a better picture of where a spike in COVID-19 cases are coming from. Between Oct. 19-25, new case rates in the Alberni-Clayoqu...
Oct 27, 2021
Man jailed six years for abusing Nanaimo area sex trade workers
Editor's note: The following story contains graphic details of sexual violence against women and may not be appropriate for some readers. Discretion is advised. NANAIMO - Violence inflicted by a man, ...
Oct 27, 2021
VIDEO: Fake whale provides real-world simulation on marine mammal rescue
NANAIMO - It looked real for dozens of onlookers, but a beached whale in Departure Bay turned out to be little more than a routine training drill. Local officers from Fisheries and Oceans Canada were ...
Oct 27, 2021
Group pitches “Instagrammable” revamp of underused Diana Krall Plaza
NANAIMO - A key, underused part of the downtown core is in the spotlight, with the goal of making Diana Krall Plaza a bustling community hub. Councillors heard a detailed plan, formulated over the las...
Oct 27, 2021
Two per cent of Island Health care workers on unpaid leave after going unvaccinated
NANAIMO - A key deadline for B.C. healthcare workers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 has come and gone. Health minister Adrian Dix reported on Tuesday, Oct. 26, approximately two per cent, or ...
Oct 26, 2021
Island Health issues overdose advisory for Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Island Health is warning drug users about an increasing number of overdoses in Nanaimo, triggering an advisory. The advisory was issued on Tuesday, Oct. 26 and is scheduled to last for at le...
Oct 26, 2021
Public health opening up COVID-19 booster shots to more people province-wide
NANAIMO - B.C.’s vaccine program is expanding with third doses of approved COVID-19 vaccines to be offered for larger sections of the general public. Beginning mid-January third doses, or booste...
Oct 26, 2021
Nanaimo group serve up 1,400+ muffins to local elementary school
NANAIMO - No doubt you know the muffin man, but have you heard of the muffin ladies? Altrusa International of Nanaimo members, family and friends recently made, packed and delivered a staggering 119.5...
Oct 26, 2021
VIDEO: Lack of home cooking not halting Clippers early season form
NANAIMO - The first placed Clippers have a 5-1 record despite spending most of October on the road. The team has already been to Powell River and Chilliwack for overnight stays and will end October in...
Oct 25, 2021
