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Biernacki takes gold at 2023 World No Gi Brazilian jiu-jitsu championship
NANAIMO - The head instructor from the Island Top Team Brazilian jiu-jitsu academy had his golden moment at the 2023 World No Gi Championship in Las Vegas. Rob Biernacki won the black belt masters fou...
Dec 13, 2023
Grocery code launch being held back by dissent from some retailers: board report
After two years of work, the group responsible for developing the grocery code of conduct says its launch is being held back by a lack of support from all the major grocers. The interim board sent a p...
Dec 13, 2023
Too few resources, no easy solutions to address Nanaimo’s record drug toxicity issues
NANAIMO - Everyone acknowledges there are major issues at play, but few concrete or hopeful solutions exist to address a growing drug toxicity crisis in the Harbour City. Between Jan. 1 and Oct. 31, 2...
Dec 13, 2023
‘Pretty special surprise:’ Santa makes annual Christmas stop at Nanaimo hospital
NANAIMO - With a big smile and a bag filled with toys Santa Claus made his annual visit to B.C. hospitals this week. Children, patients and staff at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH) were greet...
Dec 12, 2023
Independent Investigations Office probe Nanaimo police-linked injury
NANAIMO - An investigation has been opened after a man was seriously harmed while in the custody of the Nanaimo RCMP. The Independent Investigations Office of BC (IIO) is investigating what happened o...
Dec 12, 2023
Nanaimo RCMP seek indecent exposure suspect at VIU
NANAIMO - Local police are asking for help in identifying a man responsible for exposing himself in front of a woman at Nanaimo’s Vancouver Island University campus. Nanaimo RCMP Res. Cst. Gary ...
Dec 12, 2023
VIDEO: Clippers Patterson excited for the future after team goes on 8-2 run
NANAIMO - Since mid-November, the Clippers have been on a tear. Currently the club is on a three game winning streak after wins over Coquitlam, Powell River and Victoria. Nanaimo also had a five game ...
Dec 12, 2023
Guilty plea entered for gruesome, fatal south Nanaimo stabbing
Editors note: this article contains details depictions of violence that may disturb some readers. Discretion is advised. NANAIMO - A young man man took responsibility for a chilling fatal knife attack...
Dec 12, 2023
Cases of COVID-19 down, flu numbers increasing into holiday season
NANAIMO - While cases of COVID-19 have decreased this fall in B.C., cases of influenza continue to grow, with children high on the list of those who are testing positive. During a Monday, Dec. 11 upda...
Dec 11, 2023
‘Make sure the city keeps operating:’ Nanaimo snow removal crews ready & awaiting flurries
NANAIMO - Despite forecasters calling for a generally warmer winter than usual, local road crews are still primed and ready to roll should the flurries fly. Between 60 to 70 City of Nanaimo workers in...
Dec 11, 2023
