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Clippers continue dominance over the Kings with 5-1 win
NANAIMO - The Clippers won their third straight game overall and fifth in a row against the Kings with a 5-1 decision over Powell River. Nanaimo broke open a 1-1 tie in the second period with three st...
Nov 26, 2021
VIDEO: ‘It has been a huge passion of mine:’ pro wrestler opens training centre in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - A work shop converted into a dedicated training facility is rumbling with the next potential generation of pro wrestlers. The vision was orchestrated by 36-year-old BJ Laredo, a key architec...
Nov 26, 2021
Nanaimo St. John Ambulance official hopes flooding leads to increased preparedness
NANAIMO - Damaging floods in parts of B.C. has a local emergency preparedness advocate stressing the importance of being ready for natural disasters. Six people have been confirmed killed or missing, ...
Nov 26, 2021
Quick employee response avoids further damage after Woodgrove Centre fryer fire
NANAIMO - Actions taken by a quick-thinking employee at the A&W inside the Woodgrove Centre food court has likely prevented a much more serious incident. Fire Rescue crews were called to the shopp...
Nov 26, 2021
Death of well known stand-up star devastates local comedians
NANAIMO - Matt Billon soared with the heaviest hitters in stand-up comedy, but still made time for emerging talent, including Nanaimo artists. Billon, 42, a mainstay in Canadian stand-up comedy for mo...
Nov 26, 2021
Grading system for severity of ‘atmospheric rivers’ expected by early 2022
NANAIMO - B.C residents are getting used to hearing new terms for storms like ‘atmospheric river’ but Environment Canada is looking to further define the latest weather buzz word. Environm...
Nov 25, 2021
RDN implements COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all staff
NANAIMO - The Regional District of Nanaimo is following its City counterparts and requiring COVID-19 immunization for all staff. An announcement from the RDN on Thursday, Nov. 25 confirmed the RDNR...
Nov 25, 2021
Syrian refugee family cleared to arrive after long-term accommodations found
LADYSMITH - The final piece to a puzzle years in the making is finally in place Oceanview Community Church in Ladysmith has worked for the last three years to privately sponsor a Syrian refugee family...
Nov 25, 2021
Nanaimo-Ladysmith sets new record for high school graduation rates
NANAIMO - Secondary school students in Nanaimo and Ladysmith have done what no-other class has done before. Of the 1,075 resident students enrolled in grade 12 studies for the 2021/21 school year, 88....
Nov 25, 2021
Significant power outage hits Harewood, south Nanaimo
UPDATE 10:48 a.m. - BC Hydro crews have successfully restored power to south Nanaimo after an outage earlier today. Lights were off for just over an hour and a half. – – – EARLIER - ...
Nov 25, 2021
