Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Man sentenced for break-ins and thefts from Nanoose Bay homes
NANAIMO - A man who used his house cleaning business as a front to steal valuables from Oceanside-area homes late last year avoided a custodial jail sentence. Timothy Joseph Dafoe, 41, entered guilty ...
Nov 24, 2025
Phase two of Parksville waterfront walkway replacement getting underway
PARKSVILLE - The second phase of Parksville's waterfront walkway replacement will start on Monday, Nov. 24. Originally scheduled to take place in September, the City says it was delayed due to supply ...
Nov 23, 2025
Housing and affordability highlighted in latest Nanaimo Vital Signs report
NANAIMO - A new report is highlighting continued struggles for youth, seniors and other vulnerable segments of the local population. The Nanaimo Foundation published its biannual Vital Signs report ea...
Nov 23, 2025
Clippers win in OT despite playing from behind against Surrey
SURREY - For much of the Clippers game against the Surrey Eagles it looked like the BCHL’s worst team may be poised to post an upset. But Nanaimo gritted out a 4-3 overtime win even though they ...
Nov 23, 2025
Funding needed to secure major park purchase by RDN
NANAIMO - The countdown is on for the Regional District of Nanaimo to secure enough funding to complete a major acquisition of park land. A contract of purchase and sale is in place for the RDN to pur...
Nov 22, 2025
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 ...
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 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 Nanaimo̵...
Nov 21, 2025
Parked BMW burned in Nanaimo hours after windows smashed in
NANAIMO - Smoke from a fully involved vehicle fire was seen through a large section of the city on Friday. Calls to Nanaimo Fire Rescue came in around 10:40 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 21, reporting a parked...
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
