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Spring break scorcher sets multiple temperature records across Nanaimo & Oceanside
NANAIMO - A strong ridge of high pressure has proven to be a record-breaker for mid-March weather. A trio of high-temperature records fell over the weekend, beginning on Friday, March 15 with Environm...
Alex Rawnsley Mar 18, 2024
Free Nanaimo workshop series beginning with in-depth look at scammer strategies
NANAIMO - A rise in online and phone scams targeting people across the region is prompting one local group to try a more direct approach to get information to those who need it. Brechin United Church ...
Daryl Major Mar 18, 2024
Annual NFR recruitment drive looking to add to their firefighting family
NANAIMO - Nanaimo Fire Rescue (NFR) is holding its annual recruitment drive this month, looking for anyone interested in joining their firefighting family. The job postings will be on the City of Nana...
Jordan Davidson Mar 17, 2024
Clippers fight for a road point in 3-2 OT loss to Vipers
NANAIMO - Battling through injury and illness the Clippers earned a point in a 3-2 overtime loss in Vernon. The game was played in front of just a couple of hundred people on the secondary ice sheet a...
Dan Marshall Mar 16, 2024
UBC researchers discover possible new pod of orcas seen hunting sperm whales
NANAIMO - A possible discovery of a new population of killer whales off the west coast of the United States is exciting researchers from the University of British Columbia. At least 49 of the new whal...
Jordan Davidson Mar 16, 2024
Victoria-based Pacific FC to play exhibition soccer match in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Pacific FC will bring their brand of Canadian Premier League soccer to the Harbour City. The team will host Vancouver FC in a free exhibition match on Saturday, March 16 at 1:30 p.m. at Q...
Dan Marshall Mar 16, 2024
Fast start by Chiefs sinks Clippers in 5-2 loss at Chilliwack
CHILLIWACK - The Clippers got into an early hole against Chilliwack that was just too big to crawl out of. In a 5-2 road loss the Chiefs Jack Sparkes, Caleb Elfering and Matt Argentina scored goals in...
Dan Marshall Mar 15, 2024
Concrete pour forcing closure of Commercial St. block in downtown Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Ongoing upgrades along Terminal Ave. in the city’s downtown are providing an opportunity to get a head start on another long-awaited project. Crews working in the area are set to close...
Alex Rawnsley Mar 15, 2024
‘No further information:’ search resumes near found truck for missing Errington woman
PARKSVILLE - Searches are expected to return to the backcountry over the weekend, attempting to locate a missing woman. Sara Sherry, 45, was reported missing in late-February from her home in Erringto...
Alex Rawnsley Mar 15, 2024
BC Ferries hoping discounted fares enough to lure passengers away from busy sailings
NANAIMO - Additional discounted fares will be available for BC Ferries travellers. Beginning April 1, savings for families, those who carpool or walk on will see extra options for “Saver” ...
Alex Rawnsley Mar 15, 2024