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Dominant VIU Mariners capture another BCIHL title
NANAIMO - For the second time in three years, the VIU Mariners are on top of the BC Intercollegiate Hockey League. After dominating the regular season with a 17-2-0-1 record, finishing eight points cl...
Pattison Media Mar 09, 2026
Concept plans for Norwell refit include roundabouts, bigger transit exchange
NANAIMO - Roundabouts, an expanded transit exchange and narrower crossing distances are all envisioned in early concept plans for a revamped Norwell Dr. The City has begun a second round of public con...
Alex Rawnsley Mar 09, 2026
‘Many of these people have been living in vans:’ Bowser seniors’ housing complex opens
BOWSER - A difference-making independent housing facility north of Qualicum Beach is open. Lighthouse Villa offers seniors 65-years-old and up affordable rent in a 22-unit single-storey unfurnished de...
Pattison Media Mar 08, 2026
Mariners take double gold at PACWEST basketball provincials
NANAIMO - Another two banners are going to the rafters of the Vancouver Island University gymnasium. Both the men’s and women’s basketball teams claimed provincial titles on Saturday, Marc...
Pattison Media Mar 08, 2026
Clippers drop both ends of home and home series with Grizzlies
VICTORIA - For the first time this season the Clippers have dropped four straight games. The Victoria Grizzlies were responsible for three of those losses including a 6-4 decision on March 6 and a 3-2...
Pattison Media Mar 07, 2026
Final ‘spring forward’ to bring new routines and challenges for B.C.
NANAIMO - Clocks are about to change in B.C. for the final time in the foreseeable future. The annual spring forward time change, into Daylight Saving Time, will happen at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 8 wi...
Pattison Media Mar 07, 2026
Nanaimo gymnastics school athletes return from BC Winter Games
NANAIMO - The Nanaimo Gymnastics school sent five athletes to the BC Winter Games in Trail and Rossland. Sophie Fayerman and Annika Dunderdale competed in Level 7 and Hazel Techen and Gianna Phillips ...
Pattison Media Mar 07, 2026
Clippers fall to third consecutive loss against Grizzlies
NANAIMO - The Clippers impressive 2026 has hit a snag with three straight divisional losses. Nanaimo has lost to Powell River and twice to Victoria after the latest setback, a 6-4 score against the Gr...
Pattison Media Mar 07, 2026
‘Get their hands dirty:’ PreVIU Days gives future students a university sneak peek
NANAIMO - Vancouver Island University is offering prospective students of all ages a chance to get hands-on experience with several of their programs, absolutely free of charge. PreVIU Days runs from ...
Pattison Media Mar 06, 2026
RDN completes $1.3M purchase of former French Creek School site
COOMBS - The site of the former French Creek School is now in the hands of the Regional District of Nanaimo. The RDN announced on Thursday, March 5, the successful purchase of the 3.7-hectare site, lo...
Pattison Media Mar 06, 2026