temporarily zapped
Bird causes widespread, brief Parksville-area power outage
PARKSVILLE - It didn't take crews long to fix a large power outage impacting thousands of people in the Parksville and Nanoose Bay area. An extensive substation fault was reported, zapping power to over 11,000 BC Hydro customers on Tuesday, Nov 3 at about 10:30 a.m. Ted Olynyk, BC Hydro's regional community relations m...
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land conserved
Nanaimo and Comox land trust's secure funds for over 100 acres in Deep Bay
NANAIMO - Strong community support saved over 100 acres of forests, wetlands, estuaries, and shoreline in Deep Bay. The BC Parks Foundation announced on Monday, Nov. 2, the final monetary amount has been raised to purchase 122.5 acres of property west of Deep Bay, north of Qualicum Beach, with donors already raising mu...
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3 people hospitalized after crash at rural Port Alberni fireworks show
Three people were taken to hospital Saturday night after a car crashed into a line of parked cars on Beaver Creek Road. More than 100 people were at the Beaver Creek Firehall for a Halloween fireworks show and bonfire when the crash occurred. Witnesses say a man was thrown into a ditch, while a woman and child were als...
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temporarily zapped
Bird causes widespread, brief Parksville-area power outage
14h ago
land conserved
Nanaimo and Comox land trust's secure funds for over 100 acres in Deep Bay
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A gift to remember
John Barsby band program lands note-worthy donation
NANAIMO - A significant estate donation is striking the right chord with the band program at John Barsby Secondary School. Following the recent passing of local music-loving resident Harlow Rankin, his wife followed through on his wishes to donate his valuable music equipment collection featuring drum sets and bass gui...
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Disturbing allegations
Former junior hockey broadcaster/executive charged with sex crimes
NANAIMO - Several serious offences have been laid against a well-known former Alberta Junior Hockey League broadcaster. Tyler Robb King, 39, is charged with three counts of luring a person under 18 years old, sexual exploitation of a young person and making child pornography, according to a Monday, Nov. 2 news release ...
Nov 2, 2026
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on the move
Nanaimo-born NHL player traded from Nashville to Seattle
NANAIMO - Matthew Wood is heading west. The Nanaimo Minor Hockey product, who was drafted 15th overall in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft by the Nashville Predators, was traded Sunday, Nov. 1, to the Seattle Kraken in exchange for Kraken forward Shane Wright. Since signing his first NHL deal in late March 2025 and debuting wi...
Nov 2, 2026
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double gold
VIU Mariners capture pair of provincial soccer titles
NANAIMO - The VIU Mariners men's and women's soccer teams are provincial champions after a near-perfect weekend.Going into the weekend with a semi-final bye courtesy of a perfect 9-0 season, the women's squad needed extra time to defeat Capilano by a 2-1 score at Douglas College in Coquitlam on Sunday, Nov. 1.Emma Thor...
Nov 2, 2026
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sewer line update
New Rutherford Rd traffic light signals start of multi-year sewer line revival
NANAIMO - With increased diverted traffic incoming, a signaled traffic light is coming to Rutherford Rd. ahead of a significant Regional District of Nanaimo infrastructure project.James Haddou, RDN capital project delivery manager, expects a new traffic signal on Rutherford Rd. at Vanderneuk Rd. to be installed startin...
Nov 2, 2026
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Five in a Row
Clippers earn OT victory in Powell River
NANAIMO - The Clippers winning streak is up to five games after a 4-3 overtime victory in Powell River.Nanaimo never led in the game but got the decisive goal in the extra session from Will St. James.It was the second straight contest that St. James scored the game winner.The Kings took three one goal leads on tallies ...
Nov 1, 2026
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British Columbia
B.C. First Nation buys major Sunshine Coast forestry operation in $80M deal
POWELL RIVER - Western Forest Products and the Tla'amin Nation say they have completed a deal that transfers ownership of a major forestry operation to the First Nation. A joint statement says the Tla'amin forestry arm has acquired a 100 per cent owner...
8h ago
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B.C. Conservatives turmoil didn't stop the political donations from flowing
VICTORIA - The Conservative Party of B.C. raised almost three times the donations as the New Democrats during the third quarter of 2026, despite experiencing internal turmoil at the time. This fundraising figure for the party of premier-designate Lorn...
10h ago
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Great blue heron hit by plane at YVR makes full recovery, released
A wildlife rescue group says a great blue heron has made a full recovery after being hit by a plane that was lifting off at Vancouver's airport. The Wildlife Rescue Association of BC's advancement director Marina Schwarz said the heron suffered a suspe...
11h ago
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Two dead in suspected grizzly bear attack near Bella Coola, B.C.
Two people are dead after a suspected grizzly bear attack near Bella Coola, B.C., a year after an attack on a group of schoolchildren in the same community. An initial statement from the British Columbia Conservation Officer Service on Tuesday said the...
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Tumbler Ridge victim Maya Gebala recognized with heroism award from U.S. foundation
TUMBLER RIDGE - Maya Gebala, who was badly injured during the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., has received the first international award from a U.S.-based charity that was formed in the aftermath of another school shooting. The Youth Peace and Ju...
14h ago
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Ostrich farm sues for loss of dietary pill business, says projected revenue was $200M
The owners of a British Columbia farm where hundreds of ostriches were killed by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency is suing the government and police, claiming the loss of a business with revenue it projected at $200 million. The lawsuit by Universal...
14h ago
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on the move
Nanaimo-born NHL player traded from Nashville to Seattle
NANAIMO - Matthew Wood is heading west. The Nanaimo Minor Hockey product, who was drafted 15th overall in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft by the Nashville Predators, was traded Sunday, Nov. 1, to the Seattle Kraken in exchange for Kraken forward Shane Wright. Since signing his first NHL deal in late March 2025 and debuting wi...
Nov 2, 2026
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double gold
VIU Mariners capture pair of provincial soccer titles
NANAIMO - The VIU Mariners men's and women's soccer teams are provincial champions after a near-perfect weekend.Going into the weekend with a semi-final bye courtesy of a perfect 9-0 season, the women's squad needed extra time to defeat Capilano by a 2-1 score at Douglas College in Coquitlam on Sunday, Nov. 1.Emma Thor...
Nov 2, 2026
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Fresh Look
VIU basketball program brings in new head coaches for 2026-27
NANAIMO - The PACWEST basketball season is underway for the VIU Mariners. The women won their opener at Okanagan 92-70 while the men lost 98-85. Those games took place on Oct. 24, and the Mariners won't play again until their home openers on Thursday, Nov. 5 against the Camosun Chargers. Both VIU basketball teams have ...
Nov 1, 2026
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Five in a Row
Clippers earn OT victory in Powell River
NANAIMO - The Clippers winning streak is up to five games after a 4-3 overtime victory in Powell River.Nanaimo never led in the game but got the decisive goal in the extra session from Will St. James.It was the second straight contest that St. James scored the game winner.The Kings took three one goal leads on tallies ...
Nov 1, 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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Canada
Blue wave crashes over American politics in midterm that rebukes Trump policies
DETROIT - The world woke up on Wednesday morning to control of the U.S. Congress shifting to Democrats in a clear rejection of President Donald Trump's turbulent second term. In a clear rebuke of the second Trump administration, Democrats flipped long...
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This $1.7M Vancouver home has an auction reserve of $72,000. Yes, there's a catch
VANCOUVER - The home on Windsor Street in East Vancouver has admittedly seen better days. Its yard is overgrown, the weathered shingles are barely hanging on in places, and the back stairs have completely disintegrated. But with an official BC Assessm...
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Ex-bank worker found guilty after viewing Carney's data, opening fraudulent accounts
OTTAWA - A former Royal Bank of Canada employee has been found guilty of three criminal charges after opening fraudulent accounts and viewing the personal banking information of Prime Minister Mark Carney. Ibrahim El-Hakim, who worked at a downtown Ott...
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Here's what fiscal hawks are watching out for in Budget 2026
OTTAWA - The Liberal government is getting ready to reveal how a prolonged global energy shock and a series of spending commitments over the summer have affected the state of federal finances. Budget 2026 - the second federal budget tabled under Prime ...
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Why mosquito season is longer this year in some parts of Canada
TORONTO - Canadians who were relieved to be out of mosquito season might be surprised to learn the pesky insects are not gone just yet. Experts say mosquitoes seem to be living longer this fall in parts of southern and eastern Ontario and Eastern Cana...
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More intense U.S. trade negotiations have started, Carney says
ST JOHN'S - Prime Minister Mark Carney says "more intense" trade negotiations with the United States have started since his call with President Donald Trump last weekend. "We've made progress but we haven't finished," Carney told reporters Tuesday in S...
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World
Democrat Tina Kotek wins reelection for governor in Oregon
Democrat Tina Kotek won election Wednesday as governor of Oregon, defeating Republican Christine Drazan. Kotek, the incumbent governor, previously served as Oregon's House speaker and has frequently sparred with President Donald Trump's administration....
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Republican Pete Ricketts wins reelection to U.S. Senate from Nebraska
Republican Pete Ricketts won election Wednesday to the U.S. Senate representing Nebraska, defeating independent candidate Dan Osborn. Ricketts will now serve his first full six-year term, following his 2023 appointment to replace Republican Sen. Ben Sa...
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Democrat Katie Hobbs wins reelection for governor in Arizona
Democrat Katie Hobbs won election Wednesday as governor of Arizona, defeating Republican Andy Biggs, Republican Gertritrude Gonzalez (write-in) and Republican Alice Novoa (write-in). Hobbs won despite being viewed as the most vulnerable Democratic gove...
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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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