construction work
Traffic delays near Nanaimo hospital's main entrance
NANAIMO - Expect vehicular traffic delays this week around the main entrance of Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH). Starting Tuesday, March 10, BC Hydro crews along Dufferin Cres. will be working with a crane to install new power lines for the currently under-construction Nanaimo Cancer Centre, which broke ground...
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Dominant VIU Mariners capture another BCIHL title
NANAIMO - For the second time in three years, the VIU Mariners are on top of the BC Intercollegiate Hockey League.After dominating the regular season with a 17-2-0-1 record, finishing eight points clear of second place, the team cruised to the title with an 8-1 win over the University of Victoria Vikes on Sunday, March...
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streetscape changes
Concept plans for Norwell refit include roundabouts, bigger transit exchange
NANAIMO - Roundabouts, an expanded transit exchange and narrower crossing distances are all envisioned in early concept plans for a revamped Norwell Dr. The City has begun a second round of public consultation on their vision for the busy corridor between 107th St. and the Island Hwy., which would see lighted intersect...
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seniors' housing
'Many of these people have been living in vans:' Bowser seniors' housing complex opens
BOWSER - A difference-making independent housing facility north of Qualicum Beach is open. Lighthouse Villa offers seniors 65-years-old and up affordable rent in a 22-unit single-storey unfurnished development in Bowser's village core. Eileen Beadle, who serves on the Bowser Seniors Housing Society's board of directors...
Mar 08, 2026
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unbeatable
Mariners take double gold at PACWEST basketball provincials
NANAIMO - Another two banners are going to the rafters of the Vancouver Island University gymnasium.Both the men's and women's basketball teams claimed provincial titles on Saturday, March 7, winning their respective gold medal games at Camosun College in Victoria.The women made it back-to-back PACWEST titles with a cl...
Mar 08, 2026
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Four Straight Losses
Clippers drop both ends of home and home series with Grizzlies
VICTORIA - For the first time this season the Clippers have dropped four straight games.The Victoria Grizzlies were responsible for three of those losses including a 6-4 decision on March 6 and a 3-2 outcome on March 7.In the latest matchup Nanaimo had leads of 1-0 and 2-1 but couldn't secure the win.Caden Okovita open...
Mar 08, 2026
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time change
Final 'spring forward' to bring new routines and challenges for B.C.
NANAIMO - Clocks are about to change in B.C. for the final time in the foreseeable future.The annual spring forward time change, into Daylight Saving Time, will happen at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 8 with the new time to be dubbed 'Pacific Time' and remain in place for B.C. year-round.Premier David Eby made the announceme...
Mar 07, 2026
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Well Balanced
Nanaimo gymnastics school athletes return from BC Winter Games
NANAIMO - The Nanaimo Gymnastics school sent five athletes to the BC Winter Games in Trail and Rossland. Sophie Fayerman and Annika Dunderdale competed in Level 7 and Hazel Techen and Gianna Phillips were in Level 8. Norah Box earned a wild card entry into the event which was held from Feb. 25 to March 1. Techen had an...
Mar 07, 2026
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Trio of Losses
Clippers fall to third consecutive loss against Grizzlies
NANAIMO - The Clippers impressive 2026 has hit a snag with three straight divisional losses.Nanaimo has lost to Powell River and twice to Victoria after the latest setback, a 6-4 score against the Grizzlies.In the first period of their March 6 game the Clippers got down 2-0 on early goals from Maddux Martin and Parker ...
Mar 07, 2026
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British Columbia
Registration of U.S. nurses in B.C. soars amid recruitment push
This summer, Alex Alvarez will pack her belongings and make the 3,500-kilometre trek with her husband, young son and Boston Terrier from Anchorage, Alaska, to Nanaimo, B.C. - a city she's never visited - to work as a registered nurse. Alvarez is among...
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Marc Miller says Musqueam deal has 'nothing to do with' private property
OTTAWA - Culture Minister Marc Miller says a rights acknowledgment agreement between the federal government and the Musqueam First Nation has "nothing to do with" private property. He says instead that the agreement signed last month is a small step fo...
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B.C. to bring in safety zones, ban harassment around sites of worship
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government is bringing in legislation to prevent intimidation, harassment and obstruction of people from going to their temples, churches and other places of worship. The 20-metre protection zones for religious sites re...
13h ago
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Overseas trade propels Port of Vancouver to record cargo volumes
MONTREAL - The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority says a record amount of cargo flowed through its terminals last year as shippers sought to grow overseas markets far from an increasingly protectionist United States. Freight volumes at the Port of Vancouv...
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Lawyer says no proof of his client was present when B.C. couple was killed
ABBOTSFORD - One of three men accused of killing an Abbotsford, B.C., couple has conceded that evidence against him shows he knew of the planned home invasion that resulted in their deaths - but his lawyer says the prosecution hasn't proven his client ...
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Gray likely died of cardiac arrest, complicated by police actions: pathologist
VANCOUVER - The forensic pathologist who performed an autopsy on Myles Gray in the days after he died following a beating by Vancouver police officers testified Monday that it did not reveal a single, definitive cause of death. Rather, Dr. Matthew Orde...
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one way traffic
Dominant VIU Mariners capture another BCIHL title
NANAIMO - For the second time in three years, the VIU Mariners are on top of the BC Intercollegiate Hockey League.After dominating the regular season with a 17-2-0-1 record, finishing eight points clear of second place, the team cruised to the title with an 8-1 win over the University of Victoria Vikes on Sunday, March...
15h ago
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unbeatable
Mariners take double gold at PACWEST basketball provincials
NANAIMO - Another two banners are going to the rafters of the Vancouver Island University gymnasium.Both the men's and women's basketball teams claimed provincial titles on Saturday, March 7, winning their respective gold medal games at Camosun College in Victoria.The women made it back-to-back PACWEST titles with a cl...
Mar 08, 2026
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Well Balanced
Nanaimo gymnastics school athletes return from BC Winter Games
NANAIMO - The Nanaimo Gymnastics school sent five athletes to the BC Winter Games in Trail and Rossland. Sophie Fayerman and Annika Dunderdale competed in Level 7 and Hazel Techen and Gianna Phillips were in Level 8. Norah Box earned a wild card entry into the event which was held from Feb. 25 to March 1. Techen had an...
Mar 07, 2026
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Four Straight Losses
Clippers drop both ends of home and home series with Grizzlies
VICTORIA - For the first time this season the Clippers have dropped four straight games.The Victoria Grizzlies were responsible for three of those losses including a 6-4 decision on March 6 and a 3-2 outcome on March 7.In the latest matchup Nanaimo had leads of 1-0 and 2-1 but couldn't secure the win.Caden Okovita open...
Mar 08, 2026
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Trio of Losses
Clippers fall to third consecutive loss against Grizzlies
NANAIMO - The Clippers impressive 2026 has hit a snag with three straight divisional losses.Nanaimo has lost to Powell River and twice to Victoria after the latest setback, a 6-4 score against the Grizzlies.In the first period of their March 6 game the Clippers got down 2-0 on early goals from Maddux Martin and Parker ...
Mar 07, 2026
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On the Rebound
Clippers look to regroup after back to back losses
NANAIMO - The Clippers ended the month of February with back to back losses. It was the first time the club had lost consecutive games in regulation time since Dec. 16 and 19, with Nanaimo losing 3-1 to the Victoria Grizzlies on Feb. 27 and 7-4 to the Powell River Kings on Feb. 28. Team captain Will Subject said the gr...
Mar 06, 2026
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Canada
In the news: MPs debate Iran war, TikTok to continue operating, Stronach Trial
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Opposition parties call for clarity from government as MPs debate Iran war Prime Minister Mark Carney was absent from a debate on the U.S.-Israel war on Iran as op...
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Registration of U.S. nurses in B.C. soars amid recruitment push
This summer, Alex Alvarez will pack her belongings and make the 3,500-kilometre trek with her husband, young son and Boston Terrier from Anchorage, Alaska, to Nanaimo, B.C. - a city she's never visited - to work as a registered nurse. Alvarez is among...
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'Uncover what's really going on': UFO researcher in Manitoba supports AI tracking
WINNIPEG - Artificial intelligence is going to make it easier to spot whether a bird, a plane or an otherworldly creature is in the sky, as Canadians continue to report sightings of unidentified flying objects, says Canada's top UFO expert. Chris Rutko...
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Defence to call more witnesses in Frank Stronach's sexual assault trial
TORONTO - Defence lawyers are set to call more witnesses today in the sexual assault trial of Canadian auto parts tycoon Frank Stronach. The defence began presenting its case Monday, calling several witnesses, including the businessman's former driver....
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Mother of wounded Maya Gebala sues OpenAI over mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C.
VANCOUVER - OpenAI's artificial intelligence chatbot acted as the "collaborator, trusted confidant, friend and ally" of the shooter in the Tumbler Ridge, B.C., mass killings, according to a lawsuit by the mother of a girl critically wounded in the atta...
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TikTok to continue operating in Canada, subject to safety conditions
OTTAWA - TikTok is being allowed to continue its operations in Canada after the government wrapped up a national security review. Industry Minister Mélanie Joly says the decision hinges on key conditions, including for TikTok to bring in stronger prot...
10h ago
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World
Australia grants asylum to 5 members of the Iranian women's soccer team
GOLD COAST, Australia (AP) - Australia granted asylum to five members of the Iranian women's soccer team who were visiting the country for a tournament when the Iran war began, a government minister said Tuesday. The announcement followed...
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NBA cancels Atlanta Hawks' plans to celebrate famed Magic City adult entertainment club
The NBA has called off the Atlanta Hawks' plans for a night of celebrating the city's famed Magic City adult entertainment club, saying it was responding to "concerns" from many across the league. Atlanta announced the plan last month, saying it wanted...
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Alexander brothers are convicted of sex trafficking in case that shocked real estate world
NEW YORK (AP) - Three brothers, including two of the nation's most successful luxury real estate brokers, were convicted of sex trafficking charges Monday after a five-week trial over accusations that they used drugs and force to rape scores of women t...
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Your New Base for Holiday Gifts + Winter Gear: MEC Nanaimo Is Open
If you're searching for holiday gifts and winter layers, Nanaimo has a new must-visit destination. Mountain Equipment Company (MEC) has officially opened its doors at 2517 Bowen Road, bringing its trusted lineup of outdoor gear, apparel, and expert guidance to the region, just in time for the winter season. From season...
Dec 14, 2025
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guide dogs
CNIB in need of volunteers to foster future service dogs across Canada
It's a rewarding experience filled with unconditional love and the opportunity to change the life of someone who is blind.Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) Guide Dogs is urgently looking for volunteers to raise future guide dogs for people who are blind, Deafblind, or have low vision."There's a huge...
Jul 23, 2025
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Vancouver Island Economic Alliance - Celebrate Island Good in June
The Vancouver Island Economic Alliance brought Island Good to life in 2018. Since then, Island Good has become the leader in helping Island residents find locally grown, made and produced products. Now, more than ever, that consumer sentiment to support local is growing. Let Island Good help you find the way to island ...
May 27, 2025
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