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NDSS senior girls earn AAA provincial soccer crown
NANAIMO - The NDSS senior girls' soccer team are AAA provincial champions. The squad was triumphant during a recent 16-team tournament in Kamloops, after finishing second at the Island Championships in May. Looking back through the school's history, coach Jonathan McKenzie believes it's the first time ever. "As fa...
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Island Time to bring a close to Nanaimo gymnastics season
NANAIMO - The last event of the season has arrived for the athletes at the Nanaimo Gymnastics School.The second annual Island Time is more focused on fun than competition, taking place at the Nanaimo Ice Centre on June 6 and 7.Coach and organizer Tracy Welbourn said it's been a vision of hers for about ten years."...
Jun 06, 2026
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Nanaimo marine research hub hosts thousands
NANAIMO - An open house at one of the west coast's primary marine research facilities was evidently a hit with the public. Fisheries and Oceans Canada estimated over 3,000 people turned out for the family-friendly house at the Pacific Biological Station (PBS) off Hammond Bay Rd., on Saturday, May 30, which marked first...
Jun 06, 2026
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NDSS senior girls earn AAA provincial soccer crown
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Island Time to bring a close to Nanaimo gymnastics season
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Nanaimo, Parksville and Area
languishing economoy
Nanaimo's jobless rate remains one of highest in Canada
NANAIMO - While the Nanaimo area's unemployment rate ticked slightly downward, new Statistics Canada data showed the Harbour City has one of the highest jobless rates in the country among larger urban centres. The Nanaimo area (Cedar to Lantzville, excluding Gabriola Island) had an 8.5 per cent jobless rate in May, a s...
Jun 05, 2026
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lights and sirens
Bear banger in Campbell River prompts extensive police response through mid-Island
NANAIMO - Specialized units rushed through the mid-Island Friday morning, en route to Campbell River for an eventual false alarm.Upwards of 15 vehicles from the south Island were spotted by morning commuters on Friday, June 5, speeding through Ladysmith, Nanaimo, and Parksville, with the convoy including several unmark...
Jun 05, 2026
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ongoing investigation
Unhoused man found with serious injuries in south Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Local police are hoping the public can help piece together what led to a severe attack against a vulnerable man in the city's south end.Nanaimo RCMP Reserve Cst. Gary O'Brien said the 31-year-old victim was found with significant injuries on the evening of Thursday, June 4, at 10:20 p.m. in the parking lot of...
Jun 05, 2026
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drought conditions
Increased water restrictions coming for Nanaimo as reservoir levels drop
NANAIMO - Ongoing drought-like conditions across the mid-Island is prompting some preventative measures from local officials. Beginning Monday, June 8, the City of Nanaimo will move to stage three water restrictions, up from the current stage two, in a bid to preserve water supply ahead of the warmest and driest summer...
Jun 05, 2026
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traffic disruptions
Busy Nanaimo corridor to be impacted by Fortis BC work
NANAIMO - Motorists passing through a major Nanaimo thoroughfare may want to find an alternate route during morning and afternoon commutes. Fortis B.C. advises it's installing an underground natural gas main line to tie into its existing infrastructure in the area of Mostar Rd. and Metral Dr.The work is scheduled to ta...
Jun 05, 2026
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Westwood Park trails fully re-open after 'aggressive' bear encounter
NANAIMO - Full access is restored around Westwood Lake Park, following a temporary bear-related closure. A southeastern portion of the trail was closed Tuesday, June 2, after a father and his children were "bluff charged" by the aggressive black bear. City staff confirmed to NanaimoNewsNOW the trail reopened ...
Jun 04, 2026
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British Columbia
B.C. appoints veteran labour mediator Vince Ready for 911 call taker labour dispute
VICTORIA - British Columbia Labour Minister Jennifer Whiteside has appointed veteran labour mediator Vince Ready to assist in collective agreement negotiations with the union representing 911 emergency operators.
Whiteside said in a statement on Satu...
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B.C. 911 workers issue 72-hour strike notice after months of failed talks
VANCOUVER - A union representing more than 700 emergency communications professionals in British Columbia has issued a 72-hour strike notice after months of negotiations with the employer broke down. CUPE 8911 says it's calling on the labour minister ...
Jun 06, 2026
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Eby says Canada's not-criminally-responsible system re-victimizes families
The provisions in the Criminal Code related to people found not criminally responsible by reason of mental disorder have resulted in a system that re-victimizes the family of three murdered children, British Columbia Premier David Eby said. The premier...
Jun 05, 2026
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B.C. entrepreneurs donate $40 million to Simon Fraser University medical school
SURREY - British Columbia's premier says a $40-million donation from two entrepreneurs to Simon Fraser University's school of medicine comes at a critical moment as the province struggles with a shortage of health care workers. University president Jo...
Jun 05, 2026
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B.C. man faces 21 charges in weapons, drug bust at Vancouver home in 2024
VANCOUVER - A British Columbia man faces 21 weapon and drug possession offences after Canadian border agents discovered a cache of firearms at a Vancouver home. The Canada Border Services Agency says in a news release that Dylan James Kennedy appeared ...
Jun 05, 2026
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Doctors and B.C. government extend labour deal by four years
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government and the province's doctors have agreed on a four-year extension of the labour deal between the two sides. A joint statement by the B.C. Ministry of Health and Doctors of BC says voting by more than 4,000 docto...
Jun 05, 2026
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Best in BC
NDSS senior girls earn AAA provincial soccer crown
NANAIMO - The NDSS senior girls' soccer team are AAA provincial champions. The squad was triumphant during a recent 16-team tournament in Kamloops, after finishing second at the Island Championships in May. Looking back through the school's history, coach Jonathan McKenzie believes it's the first time ever. "As fa...
4h ago
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Local Competition
Island Time to bring a close to Nanaimo gymnastics season
NANAIMO - The last event of the season has arrived for the athletes at the Nanaimo Gymnastics School.The second annual Island Time is more focused on fun than competition, taking place at the Nanaimo Ice Centre on June 6 and 7.Coach and organizer Tracy Welbourn said it's been a vision of hers for about ten years."...
Jun 06, 2026
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Batter Up
Nanaimo NightOwls full of optimism for fifth season
NANAIMO - The Nanaimo NightOwls are entering year five in the West Coast League.There is optimism for the team's first playoff berth in 2026 and excitement about a new video board which fans will experience during games.Team Owner Jim Swanson said the season begins with a full travel day on Friday, May 29 to play on th...
May 28, 2026
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Looking Back
Clipper netminder takes top prize at annual awards event
NANAIMO - The Clippers celebrated their season and remarkable playoff run with an awards ceremony and gathering of mostly team billets and volunteers.The Tuesday, May 26, celebration came just a few days removed from the end of the team's playoff run, which ended in Brooks on Friday, May 22, and featured speeches and a...
May 28, 2026
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Overtime Hurdle
Clippers lose titanic struggle in BCHL Finals to defending champion Brooks
BROOKS - The Clippers lost a fourth straight overtime game to the Brooks Bandits to lose out in five games in the BCHL Finals.After taking the first game by a score of 3-1 Nanaimo lost three straight 2-1 decisions and went down 4-3 in the series finale.The Bandits have now won back to back BCHL championships while Nana...
May 23, 2026
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Overtime Road Block
Clippers come heartbreakingly close but lose third straight OT game in BCHL Finals
NANAIMO - The Clippers did almost everything a team can do to get a win over the Brooks Bandits in Game 4 of the BCHL Finals but lost a third straight 2-1 overtime game.The Bandits have emerged victorious in games beyond 60 minutes in Games 2,3 and 4.It felt very similar to the first three games in Game 4 with tight ch...
May 21, 2026
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Canada
PM Carney travelling to Ireland and France for G7 summit
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney is heading to Europe on Thursday, visiting Ireland and France for the G7 summit. The summit is running from June 15 to June 17 in Evian-les-Bains and France says the focus will be on reducing global inequalities. The...
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Walk With Israel draws tens of thousands in Toronto amid tight security
Police were out in force to keep prevent clashes at Sunday's annual Walk With Israel in Toronto. Tens of thousands were expected to participate in the walk, which drew an estimated 56,000 people last year, organizers said. Police said they increased t...
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ITK president reflects on Mary Simon's legacy as first Indigenous Governor General
OTTAWA - Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami president Natan Obed says he's proud of how Gov. Gen. Mary Simon used her time in office to seek a balance between her dual identities as an Inuk woman and the Crown's representative in Canada - roles that some Indigeno...
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Exploring the history and role of Canada's Governor General
OTTAWA - Louise Arbour will be installed as Canada's Governor General in a ceremony steeped in traditional pomp and ceremony Monday. She will then take over viceregal duties that range from representing Canada abroad to encouraging excellence and unity...
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Quebec Liberal Party pitches itself as sole federalist option
SHERBROOKE - Quebec Liberal Leader Charles Milliard is pitching his party as the only resolutely federalist option in Quebec as it will likely face off against the separatist Parti Québécois in the general election scheduled for October. "On the refere...
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B.C. appoints veteran labour mediator Vince Ready for 911 call taker labour dispute
VICTORIA - British Columbia Labour Minister Jennifer Whiteside has appointed veteran labour mediator Vince Ready to assist in collective agreement negotiations with the union representing 911 emergency operators.
Whiteside said in a statement on Satu...
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World
Iran's soccer team arrives in Mexico for training ahead of the World Cup
TIJUANA, México (AP) - Iran's soccer team arrived in Mexico on Sunday morning for training ahead of the World Cup, before three group matches in the United States later this month. Ehsan Hajsafi was the first player to exit the plane with...
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Israel strikes Beirut's southern suburbs days after US-supported ceasefire deal
MREIJEH, Lebanon (AP) - Israel struck Beirut's southern suburbs without warning on Sunday, days after a ceasefire agreement in Washington went into effect and despite a U.S. request not to attack Lebanon 's capital. Lebanon's state-run national news ag...
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The Nigerian army frees 360 abducted people in northeastern Borno state
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) - The Nigerian army said Sunday it freed 360 people abducted by Boko Haram in southern Borno, in the northeastern part of the country. The operation, according to the army's statement, was conducted in the Mandara moun...
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Island Good Launches New Website
Made here. Grown here. Connected here. Island Good launches new website to make shopping Island products easier Every choice to shop Island-made is a win for Vancouver Island communities and now it's easier than ever. Island Good has launched a newly redesigned website that helps Vancouver Islanders and visitors quickl...
Mar 19, 2026
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Your New Base for Holiday Gifts + Winter
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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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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