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Clippers take weekend finale versus Powell River 6-3
NANAIMO - The Clippers and Kings played back to back games at Frank Crane Arena and Nanaimo rebounded from a loss with a 6-3 victory on Jan. 28. Surprise starter Shane Shelest was strong in the first ...
Jan 28, 2023
‘Our little town is not safe:’ residents challenge government leaders for public safety solutions in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Local residents say they’re growing tired and increasingly worried about their well-being amid ongoing crime and social disorder in the city. Community advocates, as well as some neigh...
Jan 28, 2023
Arctic air set to provide bitter winter punch to central Island
NANAIMO - It’ll be brief, but it’ll be bitterly cold. Environment Canada is calling for a ridge of Arctic air to begin moving into the mid-Island beginning Saturday, Jan. 28 and lasting fo...
Jan 28, 2023
Clippers offence shutdown in 4-1 loss to Powell River
NANAIMO - After an eleven day all-star break the Clippers hit a road block in their first game back against the Powell River Kings. A rebound goal by Alexi Van Houtte-Cachero opened the scoring for th...
Jan 27, 2023
Nanaimo grocery store robbed at knifepoint
NANAIMO - A local grocery store has been targeted by thieves. Local Mounties report a man entered Superette Foods at the corner of Albert St. and Milton St. on Thursday, Jan. 26 around 5:40 p.m. while...
Jan 27, 2023
‘To make sure that food gets to the vulnerable people who need it:’ strong support for new Nanaimo Loaves and Fishes warehouse
NANAIMO - An invaluable local and regional service provider’s substantial expansion plans are on track to bolster food security and availability for decades to come. A proposed 29,600 square foo...
Jan 27, 2023
UPDATE: Nanaimo police identify 34-year-old man as suspected hit and run victim
UPDATE - Nanaimo RCMP confirm the victim of a suspected hit and run early Friday morning was a 34-year-old man of no fixed address. Police say the victim’s family have been notified and offered ...
Jan 27, 2023
‘Different incidents require more time:’ calls for service drop in Oceanside, but work load remains
PARKSVILLE - The balance of police work in the Oceanside region isn’t necessarily matching up to how the bill is being split at the end of the day. Data presented by Oceanside RCMP Staff Sgt. Tr...
Jan 27, 2023
B.C. to install earthquake warning sensors to give life-saving notice
VICTORIA - Up to 50 earthquake early warning sensors are being installed around British Columbia as part of a larger plan to protect people and infrastructure in a big quake. The sensors will be conne...
Jan 26, 2023
Cedar residents fight off intruder during break-ins, neighbours use garden tools to contain suspect
NANAIMO - Cedar turned out to be unhospitable territory for a man accused of a pair of derailed break-ins. Mounties were called to a pair of Cedar area properties on Wednesday, Jan. 25 in response to ...
Jan 26, 2023
