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Cedar Farmers Market set for spooky Sunday finale
NANAIMO - It’s the final edition of another immensely successful season of local produce and artisanal goods. The Cedar Farmers Market will wrap up its formal 2023 season on Sunday, Oct. 29 with...
Oct 29, 2023
Clippers give up three straight to Chiefs in third period, fall 6-4
NANAIMO - The Clippers had one too many deficits to climb out of in a 6-4 loss to the Chilliwack Chiefs. Nanaimo did come back from being down 1-0, 2-1 and 3-2, but couldn’t recover from a 4-3 t...
Oct 28, 2023
Fall fish stocking program topping up Nanaimo lakes with ready-to-catch trout
NANAIMO - The fall season is one of the best times to go freshwater fishing in B.C. as local lakes are stocked with catchable-sized trout. The Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC (FFSBC) is in the midd...
Oct 28, 2023
Cinnabar Valley crash zaps power to south Nanaimo neighbourhood
NANAIMO - About 1,400 BC Hydro customers in the Cinnabar Valley area are without power following a single-vehicle crash. It happened on Friday, Oct. 27 at about 3:30 when a sedan with one person aboar...
Oct 27, 2023
Unique Nanaimo bakery shutting down due to economic challenges
NANAIMO - A Nanaimo bakery run by a local non-profit is closing its doors for good next month. The Nanaimo Bakery & Cafe, operated by Island Crisis Care Society (ICCS) announced its sit-in restaur...
Oct 27, 2023
Impaired Nanaimo driver jailed for fatal Chase River crash
Editors note: this article includes disturbing content which may not be appropriate for all readers. Discretion is advised. NANAIMO - Four-and-a-half years behind bars is the punishment for a man who ...
Oct 27, 2023
Residents alarmed by prowling bear in Nanaimo’s Uplands neighbourhood
NANAIMO - In three years of living in Nanaimo’s Uplands neighbourhood, Caitlin Bursey had never seen a bear. That has changed dramatically with several sightings lately, which appears to be an a...
Oct 27, 2023
Clippers strong at both ends of the ice in 7-2 win over Prince George
SEATTLE - The Clippers kept their high octane offense rolling but stepped up their defensive game in a 7-2 win over Prince George at the BCHL Showcase. After giving up an early goal by the Spruce King...
Oct 26, 2023
New look VIU Mariners women’s basketball team ready to defend 2023 national title
NANAIMO - The VIU Mariners basketball teams are ready for tip-off on a new season. It’s extra special for the women’s program as a 2023 CCAA national championship banner will be raised and...
Oct 26, 2023
Free treatment beds announced for Vancouver Island, including Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Amid a spiraling toxic drug crisis gripping the province, new no-cost residential treatment services are aimed at helping people turn their lives around. On Thursday, Oct 26 mental health an...
Oct 26, 2023
