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Clippers earn a point in 3-2 shootout loss in Surrey
SOUTH SURREY - The Clippers fought through the fatigue of three games in less than 72 hours to get a point in a 3-2 shootout loss to the Eagles. Surrey’s Grayden Slipec had the only goal of the ...
Feb 06, 2022
Nanaimo cat lounge bringing fosters from overcrowded Prairie shelters
NANAIMO - A novel idea for the Harbour City is helping give a new lease on life for some four legged friends. Kitties & Cream in Nanaimo’s Old City Quarter partnered with a pair of Saskatche...
Feb 06, 2022
Affiliate goalie leads Clippers to 5-2 win in Surrey
SOUTH SURREY - Affiliate goaltender Merik Erickson made 33 saves to guide the Clippers to a 5-2 win over the Surrey Eagles. Despite being outshot 35-24 Erickson earned the victory and first star honou...
Feb 05, 2022
New washroom, shower & laundry building part of key upgrades to Snaw-Naw-As campground
NANAIMO - A popular mid-Island campground will soon see some overdue improvements. Snaw-Naw-As First Nation, through their Nanoose Economic Development Corporation, received $242,496 in provincial fun...
Feb 05, 2022
Clippers fall behind early in 6-2 loss in Chilliwack
CHILLIWACK - Without their top goalie, defenceman and forward the Clippers lost 6-2 to the Chilliwack Chiefs. Cooper Black, Michael Craig and Sean Donaldson were among the scratches in a game that saw...
Feb 04, 2022
Tk’emlups chief prepares to carry emotion of gravesite revelation into meeting with Pope Francis
KAMLOOPS - Indigenous leaders from across Canada are preparing to meet with the Pope at the end of March, to address the confirmation of the thousands of possible gravesites confirmed at former reside...
Feb 04, 2022
Public Coroners’ inquest scheduled into shooting death by police in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - A delayed BC Coroners Service public inquest into the historical death of a man shot dead by police in central Nanaimo has a new date. The inquest into the death of Craig Andrew Ford is sche...
Feb 04, 2022
New seniors & affordable housing complex set to begin construction in central Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Shovels are ready to go into the ground on a new housing development in the city. The 62-unit complex featuring one and two bedroom suites is due to begin construction shortly after the City...
Feb 04, 2022
Continued spike in overdose fatalities highlighting proper use of life-saving Naloxone
NANAIMO - With over 35,000 overdose and poisoning calls reported in 2021, the drug toxicity crisis in B.C. is continuing to claim an increasing number of lives. Naloxone, sold under the brand name Nar...
Feb 04, 2022
Multiple Macbook’s fraudulently purchased in Nanaimo using new credit card scheme
NANAIMO - Stores selling high end tech and other expensive items are on alert with a new credit card scam circulating. Local Mounties report multiple stores across Vancouver Island and into the Lower ...
Feb 03, 2022
