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Comprehensive News Feed for Nanaimo, BC.

Results 1 - 20 of 2,433 in Nanaimo, BC

  1. Historical dig near Cambie bridge uncovers antique bottlesRead the original story

    5 hrs ago | Vancouver Courier

    ... bottles. Secrecy shrouded the search from public and official eyes. Bill Wilson, a former Vancouverite now living in Nanaimo and author of the book Pioneer Soda Water Companies of B.C., belongs to the club, founded in 1984, whose members ...

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    Related Topix: British Columbia, Canada

  2. Last weekRead the original story

    Wednesday Dec 16 | Ladysmith Chronicle

    ... Arrest Mon Dec 21, 5:00 PM Police arrested a 33 year old male living in Cedar after finding 79 marijuana plants. The Nanaimo RCMP Municipal Green Team carried out a search warrant at a residence in the 2300 block of Lindsey Road in the morning on... ...

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  3. Simple solution to limiting vibrations from ferriesRead the original story

    Aug 28, 2008 | Edmonton Journal

    ... y increased. When is city council going to demand action on behalf of Brechin and Cilaire area residents? Henk Reems Nanaimo

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  4. Read the original story w/Photo

    10 hrs ago | Vernon Morning Star

    After picking apart the Victoria Grizzlies like they were a Christmas tree ornament, Friday night, the Vernon Vipers found the Nanaimo Clippers actually had a holiday spirit Saturday night.

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    Related Topix: Ice Hockey, Winter Sports

  5. Green light for big commercial...Read the original story

    11 hrs ago | Comox Valley Echo

    ... s, he suggested. But he supported the principle of major commercial development in the area because "people going to Nanaimo (to shop) take their money and our jobs with them."

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    Related Topix: British Columbia, Courtenay, BC, Comox (Courtenay, BC)

  6. Mills' Graboski off to international tournamentRead the original story w/Photo

    11 hrs ago | Quesnel Cariboo Observer

    ... selection camps beginning with a regional camp held in Salmon Arm last April, followed by a selection camp in Nanaimo for the top 46 skaters from across B.C. With only 11 skaters from B.C. selected, Graboski obviously impressed the folks with Hockey ...

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  7. Statement by Jack Layton on the death of Gordon BrigdenRead the original story

    11 hrs ago | Canada Views

    ... and the CCF before it. All of Canada owes him a great debt, however, for his managing of famous 1969 by-election in Nanaimo-Cowichan-The Islands which sent Tommy Douglas back to Parliament. It was Gord's ability to teach and inspire that will be ...

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    Related Topix: Brigden, ON, Canada, Ontario, British Columbia

  8. Mid-Season Report: Clippers closeRead the original story

    15 hrs ago | Nanaimo Bulletin

    The Nanaimo Clippers learned a little something about close games in the first half of the season.

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    Related Topix: Ice Hockey, Winter Sports

  9. Penalties kill Surrey's chances against VeesRead the original story

    16 hrs ago | The Now Newspaper

    ... n the loss. The Eagles are now idle for the Christmas break and will return to the ice Dec. 29 when they take on the Nanaimo Clippers at Richmond's International Midget Tournament.

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    Related Topix: Ice Hockey, Winter Sports, Ice Skating

  10. Army deserter's sentence cut with aid of Canadian supportRead the original story

    17 hrs ago | Canada.com

    ... recently granted a rare clemency on that sentence. Letters of support, most of which were written by Gabriolans and Nanaimo-area residents seem to have helped convince the U.S. Military Clemency and Parole Board to grant Cornell's request. It ...

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    Related Topix: North America, Canada, World News, US Military, US Army, Camp Lejeune, British Columbia, Canada, Gabriola, BC, Prison

  11. Rowers recognized with awardsRead the original story

    Monday | Nanaimo Bulletin

    The Nanaimo Canoe and Kayak Club had a chance recently to applaud an athlete, coach and volunteers.

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  12. CFAX1070 Road Report for Tuesday, December 22ndRead the original story

    22 hrs ago | Local Wave Home

    ... BELMONT AND COOK FROM 7 AM UNTIL 5PM ....WATCH FOR OBSTRUCTIONS AT FERNWOOD AND YATES FROM 7AM UNTIL 4:30 PM ... NANAIMO IS CLOSED NORTHBOUND BETWEEN TOPAZ AND SUMMIT. ... WATCH FOR OBSTRUCTIONS BETWEEN DOUGLAS AND QUADRA FROM 7AM TO 4:30PM. IN ...

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    Related Topix: British Columbia, Canada, Victoria, BC

  13. Red hot Chiefs have much to be merry aboutRead the original story

    Yesterday | Langley Advance

    ... peland Sports Centre is 7:30 p.m. The Chiefs return home the following night, Wednesday, Dec. 30, when they host the Nanaimo Clippers at the LEC. Opening faceoff is 7 p.m.

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  14. Merry Christmas - pass it onRead the original story

    Yesterday | Langley Advance

    ... I'm sure she could not have realized how much good she did that dismal afternoon between Horseshoe Bay and Nanaimo. Years later, I related the experience in this column space, and indeed, it turns out I may have "passed it on" more than I thought. ...

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    Related Topix: Life, Holidays, Christmas, Opinion

  15. Judge tells alleged brain control victim to stop launching 'fictional' court claimsRead the original story

    Yesterday | Vancouver Sun

    ... at the Sage Center for the Study of the Mind, University of California, Santa Barbara. Photograph by: Reuters, A Nanaimo man who has tried several times to sue the RCMP, among other defendants, over alleged brain-wave control has been ordered to ...

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  16. GamesTown draw nets 2010 tickets for Nanoose BayRead the original story

    Yesterday | Parksville Qualicum News

    ... tickets," said Dan Porteous, superintendent of arenas and southern recreation services for the Regional District of Nanaimo. "The idea is to have something happen right away in the new year." The two tickets for a women's curling event at Vancouver ...

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    Related Topix: Winter Sports, Curling

  17. Health centre takes next stepRead the original story

    Yesterday | Parksville Qualicum News

    ... that submitted expressions of interest (EOI). The City of Parksville, Town of Qualicum Beach, Regional District of Nanaimo and the Vancouver Island Health Authority first attempted to solicit expressions of interest in February but were delayed ...

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    Related Topix: British Columbia, Parksville, BC, Canada, Qualicum Beach, BC

  18. Clippers get a restRead the original story

    Yesterday | Ladysmith Chronicle

    Right about now the Nanaimo Clippers are settling in for a long winter's nap, and they deserve it.

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  19. Welcome to WhovilleRead the original story

    Yesterday | Ladysmith Chronicle

    ... art personified by my heroes, the Grinch and Mr. Scrooge. After a fine day of shopping in the dreary malls of Nanaimo followed by the terrifying trial of survival on the parkway it is remarkable the effect of departing that dark and depressing ...

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    Related Topix: Life, Holidays, Christmas, British Columbia, Canada, Opinion

  20. Police ArrestRead the original story

    Yesterday | Ladysmith Chronicle

    Police arrested a 33 year old male living in Cedar after finding 79 marijuana plants. The Nanaimo RCMP Municipal Green Team carried out a search warrant at a residence in the 2300 block of Lindsey Road in the morning on Dec. 16. The man was arrested ...

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    Related Topix: British Columbia, Canada