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BC Ferries cancel Monday sailings with forecasted high winds
NANAIMO - A significant fall storm is causing some advanced headaches for ferry travellers. As a Pacific storm system descended onto eastern Vancouver Island early Sunday afternoon, BC Ferries announc...
Oct 24, 2021
‘The need is bigger this year:’ United Way raises funds to boost social programs
NANAIMO - A critical fundraiser to fuel hundreds of Vancouver Island social programs is even more important this year. United Way British Columbia is aiming to raise $1.2 million through its annual ca...
Oct 24, 2021
Beach volleyball, disc golf competing for space at Nanaimo’s Bowen Park
NANAIMO - Deteriorating facilities and a neighbouring sport competing for space is putting a squeeze on the ability for local beach volleyball players to play. The Mariners Volleyball Club (MVC) made ...
Oct 23, 2021
Excitement for fall season among Nanaimo’s competitive and recreational curlers
NANAIMO - The rocks and brooms are out at the Nanaimo Curling Club. Fall leagues have begun, a Halloween bonspiel is planned and several senior curlers are representing the club at the BC Seniors Curl...
Oct 22, 2021
Central Island drives spike in COVID-19 cases across Island Health
NANAIMO - Central Vancouver Island has accounted for the bulk of a much higher than normal increase in COVID-19 cases. Island Health reported 91 new cases on Friday, Oct. 22, well above additions thro...
Oct 22, 2021
Gerrie’s OT goal lifts Clippers to 3-2 win over the Express
CHILLIWACK - The Clippers moved into a share of top spot in the Coastal Division with a 3-2 overtime win against the Coquiltam Express. Sean Donaldson scored both Nanaimo goals in regulation time as h...
Oct 22, 2021
Hwy. 4 upgrades at Kennedy Hill delayed again, completion pushed to summer 2022
NANAIMO - The only road link between Tofino, Ucluelet and the rest of Vancouver Island will remain an active construction zone for a little while longer. B.C.’s ministry of transportation have a...
Oct 22, 2021
Swastika painted, quickly removed at high-profile central Nanaimo business
NANAIMO - Police are looking to identify a person they believe is responsible for at least one swastika which was spray painted in the city recently. Employees at a prominent central Nanaimo business ...
Oct 22, 2021
New Nanaimo RCMP officers beginning to tackle complex murder, child pornography investigations
NANAIMO - Local Mounties now have additional resources to deal with their most difficult, labour intensive cases. A major case file specialist was hired several months ago to oversee the collection of...
Oct 22, 2021
Penalties sink Clippers in 4-1 loss to Salmon Arm
CHILLIWACK - A major penalty and a long five on three man advantage against the Clippers was the difference in a 4-1 loss to the Silverbacks. The Clippers opened the scoring for a fifth straight game ...
Oct 21, 2021
