Surrey Eagles Win Against Nanaimo Clippers - BCHL Hockey

Nanaimo, Vancouver Island, CanadaSurrey Eagles came out the winners Sunday afternoon.  The large Nanaimo crowd was disappointed to see their Clippers lose three/one.  The game was a close one with a...

Nanaimo Clippers Trim the Grizzlies Claws

Friday night nearly two thousand hockey fans watched the BCHL Nanaimo Clippers defeat the Victoria Grizzlies.  This was the third in a four game series starting a week ago.  That game was a strange one with...

More details on how BC's German Ferries May Be Lemons

"Heavy fuel use, noise, vibration and air-sucking propellers said to be problems."So much for the Campbell Liberals' green agenda..."On Dec. 13, 2007, the first of three Super C-class vessels built for $542 million...

Nanaimo Clippers Chalk Up Another Win -- BCHL Hockey

Nanaimo, British Columbia, CanadaNanaimo Clippers played to a sparse home crowd Wednesday night against rival Alberni Bulldogs.  The Shipmen added another victory to their tally maintaining their second place in...

Nanaimo Clippers Hockey -- Outplayed, Outscored

Nanaimo, Vancouver Island, CanadaClippers fans went home disappointed.  BCHL Nanaimo Clippers were outplayed Friday night at Frank Crane arena.  They met their match with the Burnaby Express, failing to...

No Justice For Incest Victims

Here's another example of the fine state of Canadian Justice.  It's time for some reality and compassion.  How can the ivory tower parole board members even contemplate releasing this man into this small town.  As some comments in the local paper said, "Release...

Vancouver Island Pot Crop Best In Years

The laid back lifestyle of the Islanders may be even more mellow this winter with the harvesting of outdoor grown marijuana.  While the hemp plant has many uses, smoking bits of it seem to be the most popular...

Nanaimo Clippers Win In Overtime

Nanaimo, Vancouver Island, CanadaNanaimo's BCHL hockey team won a squeaker in overtime against the Quesnel Millionaires Sunday afternoon.  The Clippers came out strong against the interior team and it looked...

How To Murder Someone And Not Face Justice

Nanaimo, Vancouver Island, CanadaAlmost two years ago Michael Brophy was beaten to death at a notorious bar in Nananimo.  The Grizzly B'ar Pub has since been closed by the Howard Johnson  Motel.  The trial of the three men involved in the beating concluded on...

Nanaimo Clippers Chalk Up Another Win

Nanaimo, Vancouver Island, CanadaNanaimo's BCHL team chalked up an impressive win Friday night in their match against the Alberni Bulldogs.  The final score was Clippers six, Alberni two.The first period was a...

For The Clippers The Third Time Is The Charm

Nanaimo, Vancouver Island, CanadaBCHL HockeyThe Nanaimo Clippers found the winning formula against the Victoria Grizzlies last night in a 5 to 3 victory.  The Clippers came out strong in the first period and...

Farmers' Markets Increasingly Successful

Cedar, Vancouver Island, CanadaCedar Farmers' Market, south of Nanaimo, is one of the oldest in the area and is increasingly popular among the locals. As we move into Fall, the freshest fruits and vegetables are...

You Can't Score If You Don't Have The Puck

Nanaimo, Vancouver Island, CanadaBCHL HockeyFriday night the Nanaimo Clippers and the Cowichan Valley Capitals met in the second home game for Nanaimo.  The Clippers started out strong with two quick goals in...

Nanaimo Pushes Urban Sprawl To The Limits

My Opinion:Vancouver Island, Canada is an area of stunning natural beauty.Unfortunately many who reside in Nanaimo take the gifts of nature for granted.  Land developers purchased a large tract of formerly...

Hockey Night In Nanaimo

Nanaimo, Vancouver Island, CanadaFriday night saw the season opener for the BC Hockey League in Nanaimo.  The contest was between the Victoria Grizzlies and the Nanaimo Clippers.  Neither team displayed...

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