Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Clippers fall 4-1 in Langley
NANAIMO - The Clippers put up plenty of shots but had a hard time piercing through Langley’s armour in a 4-1 loss to the Rivermen. Each team had a power play goal in the first period with Luke P...
Oct 01, 2024
Typical Sept. weather for mid-Island as La Nina pattern forms in Pacific
NANAIMO - The trend of typical seasonal weather continued for the mid-Island. September followed suit with an average August regarding environmental conditions, with temperatures and precipitation lev...
Oct 01, 2024
Nanaimo OPS operator promises ‘thorough internal review’ following drugs & weapons bust
NANAIMO - Under immense pressure following an alleged substantial on-site drugs and weapons seizure, the operator of Nanaimo’s overdose prevention site (OPS) pledged an internal review will be d...
Oct 01, 2024
Local Kettlebell competition still going strong in eighth year
NANAIMO - The 8th annual Grip Strength Invitational kettlebell event brought out competitors of all types. There were just under 20 competitors who took to the platforms at Cross Fit Nanaimo on the se...
Sep 30, 2024
Candidate field set for mid-Island ridings ahead of provincial election
NANAIMO - The list of candidates vying for an election in the upcoming provincial election is now official. A deadline set by Elections BC passed at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28 for candidates to subm...
Sep 30, 2024
Family friendly events planned in Nanaimo for National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
NANAIMO - Several events are happening in recognition of harms inflicted upon Indigenous Peoples across Canada. The fourth annual National Day for Truth & Reconciliation event recognized this year...
Sep 30, 2024
Tour de Rock rolling into Nanaimo as annual cancer fundraising ride continues
NANAIMO - Drivers on the mid-Island can expect a few delays Sunday, for a good cause. The annual Tour de Rock rolls through Nanaimo on Sunday, Sept. 29, making several stops throughout the city in sup...
Sep 29, 2024
Nanaimo powerlifter finishes second at national competition
NANAIMO - Local powerlifter Tyler Ollech is rapidly rising up the ranks in the sport. In early September he finished in second place in his weight class at the Canadian Powerlifting Union National Cha...
Sep 29, 2024
Clippers get first win of the season 7-3 over Powell River
NANAIMO - After a pair of losses to open the BCHL campaign the Clippers had their offense firing in a 7-3 victory over the Kings. Joel Plante had a goal and three assists, Cole Lonsdale notched a pair...
Sep 28, 2024
Development permit approved for second building in north-end Nanaimo apartment complex
NANAIMO - The second and final phase of a substantial housing development in the city’s north end just received approval for a development permit for the second time. The proposal is for an 86-u...
Sep 28, 2024
