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POWELL RIVER - It was a dramatic comeback for the Clippers against the Kings in a 3-2 overtime win. Dylan Kinch opened the scoring for Nanaimo eight minutes into the game but Calvin Beard tied it for ...

NANAIMO - Construction has started on a massive new student housing project at Nanaimo’s Vancouver Island University (VIU). Originally announced in 2022, the 10-storey building complete with 266...

NANAIMO - Promises of major investments in local healthcare facilities has the Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation staying extremely busy. A successful winter campaign saw over $2.1 million rai...

POWELL RIVER - The Clippers built a pair of two goal leads but couldn't hang on in a 7-4 loss in Powell River. Nanaimo opened scoring six minutes into the game on a wrist shot by Tanner Bruender. The ...

LADYSMITH - Six candidates are vying to be the next mayor of Ladysmith. The Town of Ladysmith revealed the list of candidates following the Friday, Jan. 23 4 p.m. cut-off at 4 p.m. cut-off. Russ Barli...

Editor’s note: This article contains details of children being sexually abused. Reader discretion is strongly advised. NANAIMO - A Lantzville retiree with no prior criminal record knew exactly w...

PARKSVILLE - A man well known to police through multiple breaches of probation and release conditions is back in custody after being allegedly found in a stolen vehicle. Oceanside RCMP officers were c...

QUALICUM BEACH - Got a favourite toaster, side table or article of clothing which has seen better days? Fix it, don’t toss it. It’s the driving message coming from the Repair Cafe Oceansid...

NANAIMO - Long-awaited safety improvements along Hwy. 4 west of Oceanside are being installed beginning this weekend. Crews will be on site along Hwy. 4 near Cathedral Grove for two nights of work on ...

PARKSVILLE - If you’ve ever wanted to use the hammer to push past a guard and draw to the button, now is your opportunity. The Parksville Curling Club are hosting free sessions Friday, Jan. 24 a...