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Boxwood Rd. bike lane barriers still a concern for local businesses
NANAIMO - Concrete barriers along Boxwood Rd. between Dufferin Cres. and Tulsa Rd. have been giving some local businesses headaches. The new barriers, installed early in July, provided a new designate...
Sep 28, 2022
VIDEO: Nanaimo sex offender jailed for abusing developmentally delayed victims
Editor’s note: this story contains content describing sex offences and may not be appropriate for some readers. Discretion is advised. NANAIMO - A disgraced former education assistant who preyed...
Sep 27, 2022
VIDEO: Daniells delivering as third-year Clipper veteran
NANAIMO - The Clippers lost several high profile players after last season’s run to the BCHL finals, but they have retained a lot of elite talent too. At the head of the list is third year forwa...
Sep 27, 2022
‘Not responsible or safe:’ tensions rise over pop-up drug consumption site in south Nanaimo
NANAIMO - A volunteer run illicit drug advocacy service in the city’s south is facing increased scrutiny, led by highly concerned neighbours. A pair of enlarged tents occupying a private lot at ...
Sep 27, 2022
Relentless prolific offender sentenced in Nanaimo for egregious crime spree
NANAIMO - A man revolving in and out of jail for most of his adult life will remain behind bars after pleading guilty to 11 offences in the mid-Island area. Peter Jonathan Cameron Ludvigson, 47, was s...
Sep 26, 2022
Newly acquired land along Englishman River ‘critical in achieving’ local conservation goals
NANAIMO - Another piece of the Englishman River and its surrounding land will be preserved. The 71 acre parcel just west of Parksville, in the area of Top Bridge Regional Park, is set to be transferre...
Sep 26, 2022
Pair of mid Island all-candidates meetings scheduled
NANAIMO - Candidates running for a seat with municipal councils in Nanaimo and Lantzville will have the opportunity to further present their case to voters. The BC Green Party Nanaimo Riding Associati...
Sep 26, 2022
VIDEO: Inaugural ‘Roughing It’ event casts light on youth homelessness in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - It was an uncomfortable night’s sleep, by design to shed light on a problem many people may not be aware of. Around 50 people slept overnight on flattened cardboard boxes Friday, Sept....
Sep 26, 2022
VIDEO: Thousands raised for acquired brain injury services in Nanaimo through bungy fundraiser
NANAIMO - Everyone knew it was for a good cause, but most who stood on a ledge and took a brave bungy plunge wondered at one point, why they were there. The second annual Toss the Boss fundraiser for ...
Sep 25, 2022
Clippers come from behind to beat Kings 5-4 in OT
NANAIMO - The Clippers didn’t hold a lead but persevered to earn a 5-4 victory in Powell River. Kai Daniells was the key figure with two goals and an assist including the winner 54 seconds into ...
Sep 24, 2022
