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Campbell River petting farm culls entire bird flock over avian flu outbreak
A petting farm on Vancouver Island says it was forced to cull its entire flock of about 50 chickens and ducks when they contracted the highly infectious avian flu. In the post to social media, Holly Hill Farm in Campbell River says it is "devastated," noting each bird had a name, but it was forced to kill the...
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us election
Trump clinches victory; Trudeau touts Canada-U.S. relationship as 'envy of the world'
WASHINGTON - Donald Trump clinched the United States election after a tumultuous campaign as Canadians officials espoused the important relationship between neighbours in congratulations to the former president on his extraordinary comeback. "I will govern by a simple motto: promises made, promises kept," Tru...
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concerns voiced
Nanaimo Council wants more info before entertaining Third Street development
NANAIMO - Conceptual infill plans for a large single-family lot just beyond Nanaimo's Old City Quarter neighbourhood doesn't have the blessing of local governors just yet. Instead of advancing the vision, a rezoning application for 335 Third St. located between Howard and Bruce avenues was unanimously referred by counc...
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War memorial headstones poised for replacement after Nanaimo bylaw change
NANAIMO - Red tape is being cleared to allow for the replacement and restoration of nearly two dozen Commonwealth War Graves Commission memorial headstones. City Councillors unanimously moved through three readings of bylaw changes on Monday, Nov. 4 which, among other housekeeping items, would allow for headstones hono...
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major fire
One person rescued, home significantly damaged in Nanaimo fire
NANAIMO - One person was rescued from an early morning house fire in Nanaimo's Uplands neighbourhood. The fire broke out shortly before 4:15 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov 5 at a home on Hillside Ave. Near Dix Rd. beneath Cottle Hill. Nanaimo Fire Rescue (NFR) captain and fire prevention officer Alan Millbank said flames shootin...
Nov 05, 2024
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wind storm
Lights back on for almost all BC Hydro customers who lost power in strong winds
British Columbia's Crown utility says crews have restored power to 95 per cent of some 290,000 businesses and homes that were in the dark at some point Monday as strong winds battered coastal areas and parts of the central Interior. BC Hydro says crews have been working around the clock to replace dozens of spans of po...
Nov 05, 2024
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remembrance day
Cadets ready ahead of 24-hour vigil at Nanaimo cenotaph
NANAIMO - It's a chance to deeply reflect on the sacrifices made by those in wartime. Members from 205 Collishaw Royal Canadian Aid Cadets, along with other local cadet units will again stage a round-the-clock vigil at the Nanaimo Cenotaph, beginning at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 10 and lasting until they're relieved ahea...
Nov 05, 2024
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highly disturbing
Nanaimo court hears horrific case of bestiality in Qualicum Beach
Editors note: This article contains extremely graphic details depicting sexual abuse of a dog. Reader discretion is strongly advised NANAIMO - Highly unusual and bewildering behaviour by a man in Qualicum Beach was outlined during an emotionally charged sentencing hearing. The 34-year-old man who can't be named in orde...
Nov 05, 2024
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violent offender
Nanaimo Mounties searching for man wanted on assault with weapon & other charges
NANAIMO - Police are reaching out to the public in a bid to locate a man wanted on multiple charges. David Arlen Thomas, 31, faces charges of assault with a weapon and being unlawfully in a dwelling after incidents in early June which involved Thomas' ex-girlfriend. Mounties said at the time Thomas allegedly broke into...
Nov 04, 2024
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British Columbia
B.C. court allows police to apply to dispose of evidence at serial killer's property
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Supreme Court says it has jurisdiction to order the disposal of thousands of pieces of evidence seized from Robert Pickton's pig farm decades ago, whether it was used in his murder trial or not. The court says in a ruling issued online today that the RCMP can apply to dispose of some 15,000 pieces ...
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A look at potential fresh faces around Premier David Eby's next B.C. cabinet table
British Columbia Premier David Eby's new cabinet will be sworn in on Nov. 18, and it will have to feature a significant number of new ministers after last month's election saw several incumbents defeated while others didn't run. Eby will also have to figure out how the cabinet will represent rural regions, given that t...
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Ontario man with indeterminate prison sentence dies at 47 of 'natural causes' in B.C.
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. - The Correctional Service of Canada says Angel Jones, who was serving an indeterminate sentence in a British Columbia prison for biting a woman's nose off, has died of natural causes at the age of 47. Jones was declared a dangerous offender by an Ontario court in 2007 and jailed indefinitely for the c...
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bird flu
Campbell River petting farm culls entire bird flock over avian flu outbreak
A petting farm on Vancouver Island says it was forced to cull its entire flock of about 50 chickens and ducks when they contracted the highly infectious avian flu. In the post to social media, Holly Hill Farm in Campbell River says it is "devastated," noting each bird had a name, but it was forced to kill the...
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No talks scheduled in standoff between employers, union in B.C. port lockout
VANCOUVER - British Columbia port employers say they may be "required to reassess" their position on a current offer to more than 700 unionized workers as a lockout shuts down most shipping on the West Coast. The BC Maritime Employers Association says there has been no engagement with International Longshore ...
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Rain warning for B.C.'s north coast, power still out for thousands on south coast
Environment Canada is warning of heavy rain on British Columbia's north coast, while several thousand BC Hydro customers remain without power across the south coast after heavy winds on Monday. The weather office says total rainfall amounts between 110 and 130 millimetres are expected on the north coast, including Prin...
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Senior Men's Hockey
Nanaimo Steelmen bring high level senior hockey to the mid island
NANAIMO - Senior hockey has made a return to the Harbour City.The Nanaimo Steelmen are in their second season playing AA men's hockey with home games in both Nanaimo and Port Alberni.Goaltender and team spokesman Riley Medves said they've had great support so far with at least six home games this season scheduled in Na...
Nov 02, 2024
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all-female lacrosse
'It's a lot of fun to watch:' inaugural all-female field lacrosse tournament hits Harewood fields
NANAIMO - A first-of-its-kind all-female field lacrosse tournament is taking over a south Nanaimo sports field this weekend. The 2024 Van Island Girls Cup Tournament starts at Harewood Centennial Park on Friday, Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. at Sherry Field with a blessing from local Snuneymuxw First Nation elder Lolly Good, follow...
Nov 01, 2024
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Golden Moments
Nanaimo-based Brazilian jiu jitsu academy win team competition at Canada Open
VANCOUVER - Nanaimo based Island Top Team had a massive medal haul, winning the ADCC Canada Open grappling event.The Canada Open was held at the Richmond Oval with over 80 teams from around North America.For the second time in a row ITT took the team title with four gold medals and five silvers.Coach Rob Biernacki said...
Nov 01, 2024
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Outgunned in Chilliwack
First place Chiefs defeat Clippers 6-1
NANAIMO - The Clippers scored the first goal but then gave up six straight to go down 6-1 in Chilliwack.Carson Lesiuk had his first goal for Nanaimo seven minutes into the contest on a sharp angled shot from the left wing.Newcomer James Lyver had his first assist with his new team on the play.Chilliwack responded quick...
Nov 03, 2024
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Point Slipped Away
Express comeback sinks Clippers in 4-3 OT loss
COQUITLAM - For the third time in four games the Clippers built up a big lead only to have it taken away.Nanaimo was up 2-0 on the Express after the first period on goals by Elliot Perrault and Luke Lavery on a power play.Another man advantage goal by Andrew Brown extended the lead to 3-0 five minutes into the middle f...
Nov 02, 2024
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Turning the Tide
VIDEO: Clippers hope latest victory sets up a winning November
NANAIMO - The Clippers had a 3-6 record in October but there's optimism their most recent victory can give the team some traction. Nanaimo won 4-3 on Saturday, Oct. 26 over the Chilliwack Chiefs, and displayed grit and resolve even with a short bench. Veteran Chase Hull scored in game and believes in could signal the s...
Oct 31, 2024
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Canada
B.C. court allows police to apply to dispose of evidence at serial killer's property
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Supreme Court says it has jurisdiction to order the disposal of thousands of pieces of evidence seized from Robert Pickton's pig farm decades ago, whether it was used in his murder trial or not. The court says in a ruling issued online today that the RCMP can apply to dispose of some 15,000 pieces ...
1h ago
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A look at potential fresh faces around Premier David Eby's next B.C. cabinet table
British Columbia Premier David Eby's new cabinet will be sworn in on Nov. 18, and it will have to feature a significant number of new ministers after last month's election saw several incumbents defeated while others didn't run. Eby will also have to figure out how the cabinet will represent rural regions, given that t...
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Canadian Press NewsAlert: Ottawa orders TikTok's Canadian arm to be dissolved
OTTAWA - The government says it's ordering the dissolution of TikTok Technology Canada, the Canadian arm of the app's owner ByteDance, after a national security review. It says the move will not block Canadians' access to the TikTok app. More coming. The Canadian Press
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Ontario man with indeterminate prison sentence dies at 47 of 'natural causes' in B.C.
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. - The Correctional Service of Canada says Angel Jones, who was serving an indeterminate sentence in a British Columbia prison for biting a woman's nose off, has died of natural causes at the age of 47. Jones was declared a dangerous offender by an Ontario court in 2007 and jailed indefinitely for the c...
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'Should never have ended like that': Inuk man killed by police in Quebec's Far North
MONTREAL - A remote northern Quebec community is demanding justice after a man was shot and killed and his twin brother seriously injured by police responding to a drunk driving call. Joshua Papigatuk was killed and his twin, Garnet, is recovering in a Montreal hospital following an altercation with the Nunavik Police ...
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No talks scheduled in standoff between employers, union in B.C. port lockout
VANCOUVER - British Columbia port employers say they may be "required to reassess" their position on a current offer to more than 700 unionized workers as a lockout shuts down most shipping on the West Coast. The BC Maritime Employers Association says there has been no engagement with International Longshore ...
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World
Republican Jen Kiggans keeps House seat in Virginia while 7th District race remains a close contest
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Incumbent U.S. Rep. Jen Kiggans won her bid for reelection Wednesday in Virginia's 2nd District race, defeating her Democratic challenger in a victory for Republicans aiming to keep the congressional seat in their battle to control the House. Democrats had backed candidate Missy Cotter Smasal in ho...
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Democrat Elissa Slotkin wins Michigan's open Senate seat, defeating the GOP's Mike Rogers
DETROIT (AP) - Democratic U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin has won Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat, giving Democrats a bittersweet victory in a swing state that also backed Republican President-elect Donald Trump in his successful bid to return to the White House. Slotkin, a third-term representative, defeated former Republic...
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Special counsel evaluating how to wind down two federal cases against Trump after presidential win
WASHINGTON (AP) - Special counsel Jack Smith is evaluating how to wind down the two federal cases against Donald Trump before he takes office in light of longstanding Justice Department policy that says sitting presidents cannot be prosecuted, a person familiar with the matter said Wednesday. Smith charged Trump last y...
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The Wheaton Group purchased Nanaimo's Hyundai five years ago, and ever since they've been planning to move into a bigger, more advanced location. Hyundai Canada had expressed an interest for a new facility for their franchise in Nanaimo, and they found the old building didn't meet their needs or customer expectations. ...
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Safe and effective skin treatments can be about more than looks. For some people, conditions like acne, scarring, rosacea, stretch marks, and hair loss represent a loss of dignity, confidence, and self-image. Dr. Jacqueline Presslauer is the lead physician at Lumina MD Aesthetics. Originally from Nanaimo, she has an un...
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