Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Gerrie’s OT goal lifts Clippers to 3-2 win over the Express
CHILLIWACK - The Clippers moved into a share of top spot in the Coastal Division with a 3-2 overtime win against the Coquiltam Express. Sean Donaldson scored both Nanaimo goals in regulation time as h...
Oct 22, 2021
Hwy. 4 upgrades at Kennedy Hill delayed again, completion pushed to summer 2022
NANAIMO - The only road link between Tofino, Ucluelet and the rest of Vancouver Island will remain an active construction zone for a little while longer. B.C.’s ministry of transportation have a...
Oct 22, 2021
Swastika painted, quickly removed at high-profile central Nanaimo business
NANAIMO - Police are looking to identify a person they believe is responsible for at least one swastika which was spray painted in the city recently. Employees at a prominent central Nanaimo business ...
Oct 22, 2021
New Nanaimo RCMP officers beginning to tackle complex murder, child pornography investigations
NANAIMO - Local Mounties now have additional resources to deal with their most difficult, labour intensive cases. A major case file specialist was hired several months ago to oversee the collection of...
Oct 22, 2021
Penalties sink Clippers in 4-1 loss to Salmon Arm
CHILLIWACK - A major penalty and a long five on three man advantage against the Clippers was the difference in a 4-1 loss to the Silverbacks. The Clippers opened the scoring for a fifth straight game ...
Oct 21, 2021
Ladysmith mayor concerned about pending change to highway intersection
LADYSMITH - Adjustments to how a busy intersection in Ladysmith’s south end is configured are being questioned by the community’s Mayor and Council. This week the Ministry of Transportatio...
Oct 21, 2021
Island Health records 10,000th COVID-19 case, 65 new
NANAIMO - Island Health has passed a major milestone. The health authority recorded its 10,000th COVID-19 cases with 65 new cases recorded Thursday, Oct. 21. Thirty-three were in the central Island re...
Oct 21, 2021
VIDEO: ‘Slow down and pullover:’ Nanaimo highway drivers reminded to clear the road for emergency vehicles
NANAIMO - While slowing down and moving over for emergency vehicles with their lights on is common knowledge, the message evidently isn’t getting through to many mid island motorists. Nanaimo RC...
Oct 21, 2021
Feds, provinces agree on vaccine passport for domestic, international travel: PM
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced provinces and the federal government have agreed on a new national vaccine passport for domestic and international travel - and many Canadians already ...
Oct 21, 2021
‘Earthquakes just happen:’ Great B.C. ShakeOut drives home preparedness message
NANAIMO - It’s time to batten down the hatches and update your earthquake preparedness plan. The annual Great British Columbia ShakeOut, held every Oct. 21 at 10:21 a.m., encourages residents to...
Oct 21, 2021
