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NANAIMO - He was arrested, released, re-arrested, released and arrested again. Marcel Alvin Fontaine, 44, is back in provincial court custody for allegedly breaching his release conditions on the even...

NANAIMO - Another local retail staple is shutting its doors. The Eddie Bauer location at Woodgrove Centre in Nanaimo, one of three on Vancouver Island and six in B.C., is expected to close by around t...

NANAIMO - For the third consecutive year, the number of cruise ships visiting the Harbour City will notably increase from the year previous. Three unique vessels are scheduled to make a total of eight...

NANAIMO - Breaking down barriers and ensuring smooth transition into the workforce for all are the driving forces behind a summit planned on Monday. Inclusion BC will host a one-day Youth Employment S...

NANAIMO - Following a re-set season where the local Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League team shed its bottom-feeder label, the club is soaring to new heights. Sitting comfortably atop the VIJHL's No...

POWELL RIVER - The Clippers have now gone five games without a regulation loss after a 5-1 victory over the Kings. Tanner Bruender stole the show with three points, including two spectacular goals. Na...

LANTZVILLE - Forming a plan to boost non-vehicular amenities in Lantzville is within reach. A draft active transportation plan for the community of 4,200 features improved walking and cycling connecti...

NANAIMO - The first competition of 2026 for the Nanaimo Rowing Club was held indoors. Sixteen athletes participated in the Kraken Indoor Rowing Championships at Brentwood School in Mill Bay. Nanaimo c...

The Clippers earned a point out of a back and forth game with Prince George. After a scoreless first period the two teams traded early second period power play markers. Michael Denney tipped a point s...

NANAIMO - Long-awaited federal funding has arrived for Nanaimo Loaves and Fishes Community Food Bank. The federal government, via Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan), announced $5 million ...