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‘A great networking opportunity:’ Nanaimo career fair links local job seekers with marine employers
NANAIMO - It’s an event seen to carry as much value for job seekers as it does for employers. The 5th Port Connect Marine Career Fair is Wednesday, March 13 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Po...
Mar 11, 2024
Nixon injury turns momentum in 6-4 Clippers loss to Surrey
NANAIMO - The Clippers 6-4 loss to the Eagles was in many ways a tale of two games. Nanaimo was up 4-1 in the second period after playing a very strong first half. The game changed with an injury to g...
Mar 10, 2024
Options proposed for ‘Flying Phil’ St. Luke memorial in Parksville
PARKSVILLE - How to permanently memorialize an iconic community-first legend is in the hands of the public. An online poll is determining a "Flying Phil" St. Luke memorial for the well known community...
Mar 10, 2024
Clippers take over sole possession of fourth place with 5-3 win over the Grizzlies
COLWOOD - The Clippers won their fourth place showdown with the Victoria Grizzlies. After a 5-3 win at the Q Centre, Nanaimo has 55 points in the Coastal Division standings, two points more than fifth...
Mar 09, 2024
‘Spring forward’ and check your smoke detectors this Sunday
NANAIMO - The bi-annual change of the clocks is upon us once again. B.C. residents will “spring forward” one hour on Sunday, March 10, at 2 a.m. local time, but it’s also a good time...
Mar 09, 2024
Clippers lose defensive battle 3-1 to Surrey
NANAIMO - The Clippers were in a scoreless game for 54 minutes in their battle with Surrey. A goal by the Eagles Nathan Oickle woke up the offenses for the last five minutes of a Surrey 3-1 win. Just ...
Mar 08, 2024
Nanaimo food bank project in jeopardy without funding boost: executive director
NANAIMO - A long-envisioned new home for Nanaimo Loaves and Fishes Community Food Bank is starving for a lifeline from the federal government. Already with local, regional and provincial government fi...
Mar 08, 2024
Snowpack levels at second-lowest in B.C.’s history despite recent snow
NANAIMO - While the numbers are up slightly, the volume of snowpack in B.C. is still well below average across the province. The March 1 snow survey and water supply bulletin also showed an increase t...
Mar 08, 2024
Investigation launched in Nanaimo leads to $12M bust of illegal cigarettes in B.C.
SURREY - Millions in illegal cigarettes, along with precious metals and cash have been seized through the Lower Mainland stemming from an investigation started in the Harbour City. Mounties with the F...
Mar 08, 2024
Driver ‘extremely lucky’ to avoid serious injury after rollover crash in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - An apparently tired driver was lucky to escape serious injuries after a rollover along Third St. A vehicle travelling westbound, towards Wakesiah Ave. left the roadway around 4 p.m. on Thurs...
Mar 08, 2024
