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NANAIMO - The Clippers failed to score for just the second time this season in a 5-0 loss to the Chilliwack Chiefs. With Clipper coaches Darren Naylor and Colin Birkas on temporary leave veteran junio...

NANAIMO - One of the key anchors to the annual Marine Festival is back after a two-year hiatus. The Nanaimo Dragon Boat Festival has declared its return, July 9-10 at Maffeo Sutton Park, being run com...

NANAIMO - A female dog found starving on the streets with her five puppies has a new lease on life. Celeste, who now goes by the name Momma, and her puppies were picked up in December of 2021 and brou...

NANAIMO - Following heated debate and public submissions, City councillors are one vote away from approving the framework for a potentially game-changing south Nanaimo development. The high profile Sa...

NANAIMO - They’re simply the best, better than all the rest. All four men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball squads at Vancouver Island University have held the number one ranki...

PARKSVILLE - A weapons investigation has turned up what police say is an illegal firearm. Oceanside RCMP conducted a search warrant on a Parksville-area home on Wednesday, Feb. 16 and uncovered a load...

COURTENAY - After months of construction and endless challenges, the finish line is in site for a major bridge upgrade. Two-way traffic resumed on the 5th Street bridge in Courtenay, signalling a majo...

NANAIMO - Hearing sweeping provincial health restrictions were vanishing was like music to the ears of the architect of an extremely popular Nanaimo event. Greater Nanamo Chamber of Commerce CEO Kim S...

NANAIMO - Individuals without a home are poised to have another place to go when seeking shelter and get warmth. The City of Nanaimo unanimously passed a motion during their Wednesday, Feb. 16 finance...

NANAIMO - Island Health has confirmed three COVID-19 outbreaks at long-term care facilities on the mid-Island are now over. Dufferin Place was added to Island Health’s outbreak list on Jan. 13, ...