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Clippers use down time to build chemistry for second half
NANAIMO - The Clippers have been several roster changes in January, in fact they’ve made more roster adjustments than they’ve played games. There are a total of six players on the team cur...
Jan 17, 2026
Trail grade signage being considered at Nanaimo’s Westwood Lake
NANAIMO - New signage may soon be coming to the city’s most popular lake spots, so trail users can be more prepared for what’s ahead. A pilot project is being proposed for the trail system...
Jan 17, 2026
‘A lasting legacy:’ $5.2 million bridge replacement project slated for Nanaimo-area trail
NANAIMO - Accessibility, usability, and replacement of aging structures are behind a pair of new bridge builds in Cedar. The Regional District of Nanaimo Board gave approval to an estimated $5.2 milli...
Jan 16, 2026
Second half court sports at VIU to culminate with men’s national tournament
NANAIMO - The second semester is now underway for the court sports teams at Vancouver Island University. Both the men’s and women’s basketball teams are in first place in the PACWEST stand...
Jan 16, 2026
Nanaimo senior jailed for collecting thousands of child abuse images
Editor's note: This article contains details of child sex abuse material. Reader discretion is strongly advised. NANAIMO - A retiree tried to rationalize his substantial child exploitation material ha...
Jan 16, 2026
‘The right thing to do:’ red tape around proposed Lantzville long-term care centre clears
LANTZVILLE - Support was unanimous, albeit somewhat muted, for zoning amendments which will allow construction of a much-needed long-term care facility to proceed. District of Lantzville councillors h...
Jan 15, 2026
Vehicle tracking technology twarts truck thieves captured north of Nanaimo
PARKSVILLE - Three people accused of stealing a truck from an Oceanside hotel were quickly tracked down thanks to the vehicle’s onboard technology. Two men, aged 19 and 31, and a 32-year-old wom...
Jan 15, 2026
‘A teacher and a friend:’ Nanaimo professor named as victim in Saanich murder
NANAIMO - A Vancouver Island University (VIU) professor is being remembered for her dedication and passion after she tragically lost her life from alleged intimate partner violence. Dr. Laura Gover-Ba...
Jan 15, 2026
Push for cath lab & patient tower at Nanaimo hospital including lobby groups, federal government meetings
NANAIMO - Patience continues to wear thin as patients continue to wait in hallways at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. Calls are increasing for immediate action on a new catheterization lab for card...
Jan 15, 2026
Province cancels controversial drug criminalization pilot project
VICTORIA - A three-year pilot project on drug decriminalization, which was designed to streamline access to needed supports, will not continue. Provincial health minister, and Mid-Island Pacific Rim M...
Jan 14, 2026
