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Candidate field set for mid-Island ridings ahead of provincial election
NANAIMO - The list of candidates vying for an election in the upcoming provincial election is now official. A deadline set by Elections BC passed at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28 for candidates to subm...
Sep 30, 2024
Family friendly events planned in Nanaimo for National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
NANAIMO - Several events are happening in recognition of harms inflicted upon Indigenous Peoples across Canada. The fourth annual National Day for Truth & Reconciliation event recognized this year...
Sep 30, 2024
Tour de Rock rolling into Nanaimo as annual cancer fundraising ride continues
NANAIMO - Drivers on the mid-Island can expect a few delays Sunday, for a good cause. The annual Tour de Rock rolls through Nanaimo on Sunday, Sept. 29, making several stops throughout the city in sup...
Sep 29, 2024
Nanaimo powerlifter finishes second at national competition
NANAIMO - Local powerlifter Tyler Ollech is rapidly rising up the ranks in the sport. In early September he finished in second place in his weight class at the Canadian Powerlifting Union National Cha...
Sep 29, 2024
Clippers get first win of the season 7-3 over Powell River
NANAIMO - After a pair of losses to open the BCHL campaign the Clippers had their offense firing in a 7-3 victory over the Kings. Joel Plante had a goal and three assists, Cole Lonsdale notched a pair...
Sep 28, 2024
Development permit approved for second building in north-end Nanaimo apartment complex
NANAIMO - The second and final phase of a substantial housing development in the city’s north end just received approval for a development permit for the second time. The proposal is for an 86-u...
Sep 28, 2024
Clippers fail to find their game in 4-1 loss to Chilliwack
NANAIMO - The Clippers couldn’t overcome a slow start in a 4-1 setback to the Chilliwack Chiefs. Nanaimo only mustered three shots in the first period and were down 1-0 on a goal by Nathan Morin...
Sep 27, 2024
‘Now the hard work actually begins:’ Nanaimo advocates cautiously optimistic on new NRGH tower pledge
NANAIMO - Those leading loud calls for improved primary healthcare options on the central Island are maintaining a measured reaction to a recent campaign promise. BC NDP leader David Eby, on Thursday,...
Sep 27, 2024
VIDEO: Second year forward to wear ‘C’ in new Clippers season
NANAIMO - The Clippers have chosen 19-year-old Connor DeTurris to be team captain. The Naperville, Illinois product is Nanaimo’s top returning scorer from last year and was part of the leadershi...
Sep 27, 2024
Ladysmith-Oceanside candidates tackle healthcare, drug toxicity and representation issues
PARKSVILLE - Healthcare challenges featured heavily at a candidates debate for the Ladysmith-Oceanside riding. Hosted by the Nanaimo Regional Hospital District, the Thursday, Sept. 26 event in front o...
Sep 27, 2024
