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Christmas Customs: The Pantomime Sinbad in Nanaimo
A Christmas custom unique to England and some former colonies is the pantomime. This British tradition has its early roots in the Middle Ages, but by the early 1700s evolved into the form that we see... 
BCHL Nanaimo Clippers Lose in Overtime
Saturday night saw the BCHL Nanaimo Clippers lose to the Langley Chiefs in overtime. The Clippers drew first blood with a goal early in the first period. This was answered by the Langley Chiefs. Second... 
Christmas Tree Hunting
It's that time of year when many people are Christmas Tree hunting. Everyone who erects a tree for the Christmas season wants the most perfect one. While the Christmas tree has become a central symbol... 
BCHL Nanaimo Clippers Lose in Overtime to Alberni Bulldogs
BCHL Nanaimo Clippers lost in overtime to the Alberni Bulldogs in overtime on Sunday afternoon at the Frank Crane Arena in Nanaimo. Final score was Nanaimo Clippers 2 Alberni Bulldogs 3. Nanaimo...
BCHL Nanaimo Clippers Lose to Surrey Eagles in Double Overtime
BCHL Nanaimo Clippers lost to Surrey Eagles in a double overtime squeaker Friday night at the Frank Crane Arena in Nanaimo. The final score was Nanaimo Clippers 4, Surrey Eagles 5. Friday night was the... 
BCHL Nanaimo Clippers 4 to Victoria Grizzlies 7
Wednesday night's hockey crowd went home disappointed as they saw their Nanaimo Clippers defeated by the Victoria Grizzlies 4 to 7. Grizzlies were on the scoreboard first with a controversial goal. The...
created by Barbara McPherson | 3 wks ago | updated 3 wks ago
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Ladysmith Lights Up For Christmas
Ladysmith, BC is a little town on Vancouver Island that lights up the streets for Christmas. The Christmas Season is celebrated in this little coastal town partly by stringing thousands of festive lights down... 
Dirty Hospitals May Be the New Reality
Dirty hospitals may be the new reality with increasing patients and decreasing budgets. News this morning about a university hospital in Essex, England brings to mind the problems that are plaguing our local...
created by Barbara McPherson | 3 wks ago | updated 3 wks ago
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NANAIMO SPORTS HALL OF FAME
NEW BEGINNINGS for the city of Nanaimo, BC, Canada in the area of sports recognition began in 2008 when they followed the lead of other BC cities like Victoria, Prince George and Burnaby with their first "sports... 
BCHL Nanaimo Clippers' Winning Streak Ends
The Nanaimo Clippers, playing on Saturday night, against the Westside Warriors from West Kelowna saw their hot winning streak end in a two to five loss. The Westside Warriors scored first and left the Nanaimo... 
BCHL Nanaimo Clippers Win Big Against Merritt Centennials
For those diehard hockey fans who ventured out in spite of high winds and high water Wednesday night, they were rewarded with a Nanaimo Clippers big win against the Merritt Centennials. The Centennials... 
Vancouver Island Rivers on Floodwatch
This big storm that is lurking over the BC coast has Vancouver Island rivers on a floodwatch. Some of the Island has received over 200 mm of rain in the past couple of days. On the east coast of... 
BCHL Nanaimo Clippers Defeat Cowichan Capitals
The BCHL Nanaimo Clippers defeated the Cowichan Valley Capitals in a fast paced game Sunday afternoon at the Frank Crane Arena. The final score was Nanaimo Clippers seven, Cowichan Capitals one. The... 
Nanaimo Raiders Football Team Canadian Champs
Nanaimo Raiders Junior Football Team clinched their second Canadian Campionship in as many years yesterday. The final score was 51 for the Nanaimo Raiders 14 for the Edmonton Wildcats. " The BCFC champion...
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