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Clippers on three game winning streak following 5-3 victory over Smoke Eaters
TRAIL - The Clippers are on their first three game winning streak of the BCHL season after a 5-3 victory in Trail. Nanaimo got off to a fast start thanks to a goal 80 seconds into the contest from Noa...
Nov 17, 2023
‘This city is amazing:’ Nanaimo Salvation Army kettle campaign underway
NANAIMO - A surefire sign of the holiday season is back, with the sound of jingle bells. The Salvation Army annual kettle campaign officially kicked off Friday, Nov. 17 at Canadian Tire in Nanaimo, be...
Nov 17, 2023
66-year-old man assaulted & had phone stolen during breakfast in downtown Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Local thieves didn’t make it far after trying to take advantage of a senior enjoying his breakfast. Members of the Nanaimo RCMP Bike Unit were nearby when a 66-year-old man was assault...
Nov 17, 2023
‘She’s a beautiful girl:’ Nanaimo engineer secretly aimed camera at nude 13-year-old
NANAIMO - A successful local engineer can’t explain why he invaded the privacy of a girl while showering in his Nanaimo area home. Lorne Raymond Gale, 44, pleaded guilty to a downgraded charge o...
Nov 17, 2023
Rogers Sugar strike taking some of the sweetness out of holiday season for bakers
A bitter strike at the Rogers Sugar refinery in Vancouver is taking some of the sweetness out of the holiday season for bakers and candy-makers. Across Western Canada, small businesses that depend on ...
Nov 17, 2023
International teams in Parksville for unique ‘double-doubles’ curling event
PARKSVILLE - It’s a new twist on an ancient sport, with some of the world’s best showing it off locally. The Parksville Curling Club is hosting a total of 24 teams for the Double Doubles b...
Nov 16, 2023
New tap-and-go payment system launched for RDN Transit service
NANAIMO - A new way to pay and ride aboard local transit has launched. BC Transit, in partnership with the Regional District of Nanaimo, officially unveiled ‘Umo’ (pronounced you-mo) at an...
Nov 16, 2023
VIDEO: Boisvert and El-Tahhan are friends & roommates adjusting to life in the BCHL
NANAIMO - New Clippers Gus El-Tahhan and Samuel Boisvert have moved across the country to begin their junior hockey careers. After finishing last season with the Mount Academy Selects in the maritimes...
Nov 16, 2023
Volunteers needed for Loaves and Fishes to meet ‘extraordinary’ Christmas hamper demand
NANAIMO - If you’ve got some time this holiday season, Loaves and Fishes would love to talk to you. Registration for their annual Christmas Hamper programs is open, with the community food bank ...
Nov 16, 2023
New ‘state-of-the-art’ dressing room coming for VIJHL’s Oceanside Generals
PARKSVILLE - The reigning champs are another step closer to getting some new digs. The Oceanside Generals Hockey Society were awarded $250,000 from the Regional District of Nanaimo on Tuesday, Nov. 14...
Nov 15, 2023
