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Two goals from Daniells drives Clippers in 4-1 win over Express
COQUITLAM - The Clippers finished their three game road trip with a solid 60 minute effort in a victory over the Express. Jeremie Payant and Coquitlam’s Cam Moger traded first period goals, but ...
Feb 26, 2023
‘You’re seeing kids take the initiative:’ Nanaimo elementary lunch program boosting student skills
NANAIMO - Facing an increased and, at times, dire need, teachers at a local elementary school have expanded on a long-standing meal program. Students at Georgia Avenue Elementary School in Nanaimo are...
Feb 26, 2023
VIDEO: Coldest Night of the Year smashes fundraising records in Nanaimo & Parksville
NANAIMO - Fundraising records were set across the mid-Island in support of vital programming to help those living rough. The annual Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser in Nanaimo, in support of the I...
Feb 26, 2023
Clippers second period let down leads to 4-2 loss in Langley
LANGLEY - The Coastal Division leading Clippers lost 4-2 to the eighth seeded Langley Rivermen. The two teams traded goals late in the first period with Owen Kim giving Langley the lead and Lukas Klem...
Feb 25, 2023
‘The kids have already gone through a lot:’ NDSS parents voice concerns on school capacity changes
NANAIMO - Uprooting kids to relieve overflowing classrooms is not on the radar for most parents. Nanaimo-Ladysmith Public Schools (SD68) held a virtual open house on Thursday, Feb. 23 to allow for pub...
Feb 25, 2023
Qualicum Beach Fire Rescue’s getting new state-of-the-art digital fire training system
QUALICUM BEACH - A mid-Island fire department is about to update its equipment to the digital age with a cool new way to simulate real-life structure fires. $90,000 was provided to the Qualicum Beach ...
Feb 25, 2023
Clippers mount comeback and win 4-3 in overtime versus Chiefs
CHILLIWACK - The Clippers got behind but saved their best for last in a 4-3 overtime victory in Chilliwack. It was a scoreless game through the first period with Aidan Campbell playing very will in ne...
Feb 24, 2023
Qualicum Beach Mayor’s defamation case payout covered by Town’s insurance
QUALICUM BEACH - The Town of Qualicum Beach released a statement regarding a settlement between Mayor Westbroek and two local businessmen. The statement says the $130,000 settlement paid to Ken Schley...
Feb 24, 2023
VIDEO: Projected opening date set for new Courtyard by Marriott hotel in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Following years of talk and no action, a new large hotel beside the Vancouver Island Conference Centre is nearing its opening. The primary contractor for the nine-storey Courtyard by Marriot...
Feb 24, 2023
Second snowfall forecast for Nanaimo & Oceanside
NANAIMO - Meteorologists say the region is “pre-conditioned” for another snowy punch this weekend. Environment Canada is calling for another significant snowfall beginning overnight Friday...
Feb 24, 2023
