Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Clippers come up one goal shy against league leading Capitals
DUNCAN - The Clippers ended their season series with the Cowichan Valley Capitals with a 5-4 loss. After winning the three head to head matchups Nanaimo lost four games in a row, including one in over...
Dec 17, 2025
Two arrested, remain in custody after months-long drug investigation in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - A man and a woman remain in police custody following a five month long investigation into drug trafficking. Norman Shawn Miller, 44, and Carlene Marie Snedden, 42, were arrested Dec. 10 and ...
Dec 16, 2025
Projected 6.3 per cent tax increase coming for Nanaimo residents
NANAIMO - Councillors have unanimously supported the first three of four steps to lock in a property tax increase for next year. The first three readings were given to an updated five year financial p...
Dec 16, 2025
Barrier realignment, shoulder repairs prompting day-long closure of Hwy. 4
NANAIMO - Work to fix erosion and restore the positioning of several concrete barriers is forcing a six-hour closure of Hwy. 4 on Wednesday. Traffic in both directions of Hwy. 4 between Chalet Rd., on...
Dec 16, 2025
‘A full court press:’ power restoration continues for thousands in Nanaimo & Oceanside
NANAIMO - Thousands of people on Vancouver Island remain in the dark amid wide-ranging power outages from a strong wind storm. BC Hydro crews continue responding to dozens of outages on the mid-Island...
Dec 15, 2025
Strong winds knock power out to thousands across Nanaimo & Oceanside
NANAIMO - Brisk winds from an ongoing storm system zapped power to large numbers of people across the mid-Island. Nearly 5,000 BC Hydro customers lost power between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. on Monday, Dec. ...
Dec 15, 2025
‘High impact’ warning as heavy rain returns, causing more flooding concerns in B.C.
WEST VANCOUVER - The B.C. government says heavy rain may cause more flooding in low-lying areas in the province, with parts of Metro Vancouver under a new flood warning. The River Forecast Centre has ...
Dec 15, 2025
‘Deplorable:’ fishing violations net $30,000 fine for Gabriola Island woman
NANAIMO - A Gabriola Island woman was fined for making around $300,000 selling seafood, but refusing to provide the proper documentation. Melissa Dawn Larocque (Steer), 40, was fined $30,000 fine in p...
Dec 15, 2025
Training, fundraising take precedence in winter months for Nanaimo Rowing Club
NANAIMO - The future of rowing and paddling in the Harbour City seems very bright. While Nanaimo city council has approved a gathering space, boat storage room, and public washroom facility at Loudon ...
Dec 14, 2025
Locals plan to remove shoreline hazard in Qualicum Beach
QUALICUM BEACH - A community-led effort is underway to dispose of an unusual and unwelcome addition to the pristine shoreline of Qualicum Beach. Qualicum Beach Streamkeepers president David James said...
Dec 13, 2025
