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Major supportive housing complex set to open in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - A long-promised and badly needed supportive housing complex is set to officially open in the city's downtown.Cornerstone, located at 285 Prideaux St., is a 51-unit permanent modular supporti...

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Nanaimo woman publishes books to open awareness of neurodiverse children

NANAIMO - Authoring children's books was not the kind of healing journey a busy Nanaimo nurse expected. An injury sidelined May Sosa for a few weeks last year, spawning an unscripted journey of creati...

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Nanaimo judge hands old growth logging protestor additional jail time

NANAIMO - An Indigenous land protector will spend an additional 48 days in jail following sentencing arguments in BC Supreme Court in Nanaimo. Angela 'Rainbow Eyes' Davidson, 38, was sentenced to 60 d...

Alex Rawnsley Apr 24, 2024

Nanaimo race walker Olivia Lundman qualifies for Paris Olympic Games

NANAIMO - At the age of just 21-years-old, a local track and field star is realizing her dream.With continued top performances nationally for several years, Nanaimo race walker Olivia Lundman will be ...

Apr 24, 2024

Vulnerable man blasted with bear spray in quiet Nanaimo neighbourhood

NANAIMO - A man with diversabilities is afraid of going for walks alone after being victimized by an apparent unprovoked, senseless attack. On Thursday, April 18 just before 8:30 p.m., the 54-year-old...

Apr 23, 2024

Unique offender sentenced for Nanaimo drug busts

NANAIMO - With numerous factors stacked against him led by severe cognitive deficits, a Nanaimo man was sentenced to a further two years in jail. Dale John Patterson, 41, previously pleaded guilty to ...

Daryl Major Apr 23, 2024

VIDEO: Arrowsmith SAR president recognized for life-saving rescue

PARKSVILLE - Risking his life to save another resulted in a well-earned bravery medal for the highly regarded president of Arrowsmith Search and Rescue. Arrowsmith SAR's Nick Rivers was awarded the Go...

Alex Rawnsley Apr 22, 2024

Artificial turf fields open at Nanaimo's Harewood Centennial Park

NANAIMO - A pair of multi-use artificial sports fields in the south end are now serving vastly growing demand. On Saturday, April 20 newly constructed side-by-side all-weather artificial fields surrou...

Daryl Major Apr 22, 2024

Hospital foundation launches campaign for Nanaimo cancer diagnostic machine

NANAIMO - With a business plan approved for a new cancer centre in Nanaimo, an effort has begun to acquire a new diagnosis machine.Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation (NDHF) launched a campaign...

Alex Rawnsley Apr 21, 2024

Senior women's box lacrosse returns to Nanaimo after 10+ year absence

NANAIMO - The Senior Women Timbermen make their season debut this weekend.Team member Jenna Krajinovic said it's the first time in more than ten years Nanaimo has had a senior women's squad and they'v...

Apr 19, 2024