Friday night fire
Nanaimo firefighters save home from fast-growing blaze
NANAIMO - Cobin Pisiak was playing video games in his north Nanaimo basement suite when he was suddenly sprung back into reality. His smoke alarm started beeping. Confused, he walked to the other side of his home from his bedroom while noticing the faint smell of smoke as he approached the front door of his Mahoun Pl. ...
20h ago
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complex needs
SD68 expanding program for high-needs secondary students
NANAIMO - Designed to provide students with diversabilities a more suitable environment to thrive, local school district trustees support expanding its District Skills Program to Wellington Secondary School.Aimed to be in place for the start of next school year, the program helps students with unique needs gain functio...
Oct 30, 2026
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holiday power
Halloween decorating rivalling Christmas for power consumption: BC Hydro
NANAIMO - British Columbians are apparently spending more money and consuming more power during the spooky season than ever before, competing with the winter holidays in terms of effort put into decorating.A recent survey from BC Hydro showed four out of every ten households in the province said they now decorate for H...
Oct 30, 2026
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Community gathering
Nanaimo Fish Hatchery hosts popular hands-on annual event
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Program helping homeowners cut costs
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Friday night fire
Nanaimo firefighters save home from fast-growing blaze
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complex needs
SD68 expanding program for high-needs secondary students
Oct 30, 2026
Nanaimo, Parksville and Area
project complete
'Critical infrastructure:' Town completes erosion work along Little Qualicum River
QUALICUM BEACH - A major project to protect the community from erosion and ensure its primary drinking water remains intact is now complete.The Little Qualicum River Erosion Protection project began work in July and recently wrapped up, adding several large rock piles to strategic locations on the riverbank near the To...
Oct 30, 2026
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Concerning incident
Man accused of indecent act south of Nanaimo
LADYSMITH - Police are trying to identify a man who allegedly committed an indecent act in front of a woman last month.On Sept. 7, around 3 p.m., Ladysmith RCMP reported the woman was in the Nanaimo River area north of Spruston Rd. when she saw a man committing an indecent act. He's described as a white male, approxima...
Oct 30, 2026
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be safe, have fun
'We hope people will be sensible:' extra officers out across Nanaimo for Halloween weekend
NANAIMO - Be visible, be sensible: it's a simple message from local police ahead of Halloween weekend. With Halloween itself falling on a Saturday, local Mounties are anticipating a spike in calls for service related to people's behaviour, conduct in bars and clubs, and the lighting of fireworks. Nanaimo RCMP Reserve C...
Oct 30, 2026
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ahead of schedule
Flu season off to early start on mid-Island
NANAIMO - It's not even Halloween and already Influenza transmission has already begun to take hold.Dr. Tribesty Nguyen, Island Health's medical health officer for the Nanaimo/Oceanside region, said early season flu transmission speaks to the importance of getting vaccinated earlier in the season rather than later.&quo...
Oct 29, 2026
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volunteers needed
RDN seeking volunteers for various advisory committee roles
NANAIMO - The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) is looking for a number of volunteers to fill its advisory committees. With terms ranging from one to three years, members of the public with interest in parks, recreation, culture, agriculture, waste management, planning, climate, or drinking water and watershed protect...
Oct 29, 2026
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Strong Start
Clippers navigate through busy October with share of first place in division
NANAIMO - The Clippers have had several hurdles in their path in the first two months of the BCHL season but have come through it tied for first in the Coastal West Division with a 9-5 record. October was particularly gruelling with ten games in a 24-day span and seven of those on the road, including a three-game-in-th...
Oct 29, 2026
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British Columbia
B.C.'s new time zone could cause confusion, from calendars to medical appointments
Missed surgeries, late deliveries and muddled meeting times are among the issues that could arise as a result of British Columbia's decision to stay permanently on daylight saving time, information technology experts have cautioned. When much of North ...
21h ago
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The times aren't a-changin' in Western Canada but there's still adjustments ahead
WINNIPEG - The clocks aren't changing Sunday in the western half of the country, but that doesn't mean changes aren't coming as British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, northwestern Ontario and the Northwest Territories all chose this year to stick with da...
21h ago
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Clocks from coast to coast to coast: A breakdown of time change rules across Canada
Much of the eastern half of Canada switch their clocks back on Sunday, while the western half will not this year. Here's a look at the breakdown of what it means to residents: British Columbia Announced in March that it was moving to permanent Pacifi...
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Ottawa lists Roberts Bank port expansion in B.C. as project of national interest
DELTA - The planned Roberts Bank Terminal 2 expansion, which is expected to add 2.4 million containers of capacity at the Port of Vancouver, the largest in the country, has officially been named a project of national interest. Transport Minister Steven...
Oct 30, 2026
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Former B.C. minister says he's focused on family, but leaves door open to politics
VICTORIA - Former British Columbia cabinet minister Ravi Kahlon said the New Democrats must dive deeply and learn from what led to their crushing defeat by the Conservatives in the province's snap election this month. Kahlon, who decided not to seek re...
Oct 30, 2026
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OpenAI challenging B.C. privacy order for details of Tumbler Ridge shooting
Artificial intelligence company OpenAI has filed a legal challenge against an order by British Columbia's Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner to produce documents related to the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge. A statement from the indepe...
Oct 30, 2026
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Local Sports
Winning Culture
Mariners volleyball program has lofty goals for 2026-26 season
NANAIMO - The VIU Mariners volleyball program is in contention for provincial and national medals nearly every year.Women's coach Shane Hyde has been at the helm for 25 years and men's coach Abe Avender is in year 17, with the pair providing stability and a history of winning.Last season the women won the PACWEST and e...
Oct 24, 2026
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On The Run
Nanaimo athletes represent at BC Cross-Country Championships
NANAIMO - The Nanaimo Track and Field Club hosted two events in a single day recently at the Arbutus Meadows Farm in Nanoose Bay.The major competition was the 2026 BC Athletics Cross Country Championships featuring 386 athletes and 37 clubs from across the province.Also on the morning of Saturday, Oct. 17, the club hel...
Oct 21, 2026
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Long Awaited Debut
Women's hockey program set to take flight at VIU
NANAIMO - After almost two years of preparation the VIU Mariners wonen's hockey team is ready to hit the ice. The Mariners have an exhibition game on Saturday, Oct. 17 against the Island Surge and they'll have a home game a week later against an opponent to be detemined. Team president, general manager and coach Kris K...
Oct 11, 2026
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Strong Start
Clippers navigate through busy October with share of first place in division
NANAIMO - The Clippers have had several hurdles in their path in the first two months of the BCHL season but have come through it tied for first in the Coastal West Division with a 9-5 record. October was particularly gruelling with ten games in a 24-day span and seven of those on the road, including a three-game-in-th...
Oct 29, 2026
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Four Straight Wins
Clippers close out hectic month with win over Chiefs
NANAIMO - The Clippers have built up a four game winning streak after their latest victory, a 3-2 decision over the Chilliwack Chiefs.A busy month of October came to a close for Nanaimo with 10 games in 24 days and an overall 6-4 record.Tight one goal hockey has been a theme for the season and their win against the Chi...
Oct 25, 2026
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Down to the Wire
Clippers win third straight game with home ice victory over Kings
NANAIMO - The Clippers returned home after their season high four game Alberta road trip and beat the Powell River Kings 4-3.It was the club's third consecutive victory and put Nanaimo into a first place tie with the Victoria Grizzlies atop the Coastal West Division.The Clippers never trailed in the game and got off to...
Oct 24, 2026
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Canada
Poilievre lays out demands ahead of budget, includes call to cut wasteful spending
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is pushing for the federal government to eliminate all federal taxes on diesel until Canada Day, part of a list of demands ahead of the budget being tabled on Nov. 5. In a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carn...
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B.C.'s new time zone could cause confusion, from calendars to medical appointments
Missed surgeries, late deliveries and muddled meeting times are among the issues that could arise as a result of British Columbia's decision to stay permanently on daylight saving time, information technology experts have cautioned. When much of North ...
21h ago
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The times aren't a-changin' in Western Canada but there's still adjustments ahead
WINNIPEG - The clocks aren't changing Sunday in the western half of the country, but that doesn't mean changes aren't coming as British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, northwestern Ontario and the Northwest Territories all chose this year to stick with da...
21h ago
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Clocks from coast to coast to coast: A breakdown of time change rules across Canada
Much of the eastern half of Canada switch their clocks back on Sunday, while the western half will not this year. Here's a look at the breakdown of what it means to residents: British Columbia Announced in March that it was moving to permanent Pacifi...
21h ago
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'Associate' EU membership for Canada not a 'short-term' project: expert
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney has laid out a timeline that would see Canada sign an agreement on a new partnership with the European Union in the next seven months, if all goes well. Carney said Friday that Ottawa and Brussels are working toward ...
23h ago
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Ottawa's tailpipe emissions delay a 'wait and see' approach to U.S. policy: experts
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney has delayed tougher new emissions standards for passenger vehicles until 2029, just eight months after the government said it wanted them to take effect in 2027. Experts say the move will buy Ottawa time to see how U...
23h ago
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World
Williams leads Valkyries to WNBA championship, beating Dream 68-63 in Game 7
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Gabby Williams scored her team's final 11 points of the third quarter and dazzled through the fourth on the way to 30 points, and the Golden State Valkyries captured a championship in just their second season by beating the Atlanta...
7h ago
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'Grasping at straws': Judge dismisses Trump suit against Wall Street Journal over Epstein letter
Saying the president was "grasping at straws," a federal judge on Saturday threw out Donald Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal and media mogul Rupert Murdoch over a story reporting on his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. ...
13h ago
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Attorneys for Alaska say 'meritless' Trump demand to set aside Senate ballots 'not even possible'
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) - Alaska's Republican-run state government on Saturday urged a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed at President Donald Trump's direction to stop the certification of a possible Democratic win in that state's pivotal U.S. Sen...
14h ago
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Program helping homeowners cut costs
Nanaimo Homeowners: Centra's $1M Window Efficiency Plan is now over 75% claimed
The Centra Install Pros Window Efficiency Plan - a program helping Nanaimo homeowners cut the cost of new windows and doors - is running out of runway fast. The plan puts up to $650 toward each window or door replaced, drawn from a dedicated $1 million fund set aside for local homeowners. There is no income testing and...
Sep 18, 2026
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Resort-Style Retirement Living in Nanaimo's Old City Quarter
For many retirees, and those nearing retirement, staying in their home can be difficult. The time spent on day-to-day maintenance, plus dealing with bigger repairs usually required on an older home, can cut into time they'd rather spend enjoying their retirement. And if they're traveling, they don't want to worry about...
Jul 28, 2026
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Most people who volunteer for their strata council don't sign up to be an accountant. But for many in smaller strata communities, with less than 50 units, that's exactly what they end up doing. They spend time researching bylaws, getting quotes for maintenance, and worrying that something important has been missed. The...
Jun 9, 2026
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