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Two Nanaimo schools targeted by 'unspecified threat'
NANAIMO - Local Mounties maintained presence at a pair of local secondary schools during the morning commute.Both Wellington Secondary and Nanaimo District secondary schools were the subject of an "un...
Oct 01, 2025
'Grand Geezer' Nanaimo tennis player regularly swinging racquet at 92-years-old
NANAIMO - He's approaching his mid 90's, but possesses a lethal forehand and undeniably sharp wit.Jim Fraser, originally from North Vancouver but now residing in Parksville, is affectionately known ar...
Oct 01, 2025
City of Nanaimo hosts family friendly events for National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
NANAIMO - A fifth annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation once again sees the City host free events at three civic facilities on Tuesday, Sept. 30. Oliver Woods Community Centre and Nanaimo I...
Sep 30, 2025
Fatal Hwy 4 crash near Whiskey Creek leaves one man dead and another seriously injured
WHISKEY CREEK - Police say speed and road conditions may have played roles in a serious Hwy. 4 crash over the weekend. A B.C. RCMP news release states opposing vehicles collided on Hwy. 4 on Saturday,...
Sep 29, 2025
Tour de Rock arrives in Nanaimo, marking midway point on Island ride
NANAIMO - The juggernaut which is the Tour de Rock returns to the Harbour City Sunday.Riders in the annual fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society will make their way into Nanaimo on Sunday, Sept. ...
Sep 28, 2025
New look Nanaimo townhouse development passes design review
NANAIMO - A proposed townhouse complex off Uplands Dr. in central Nanaimo has passed its latest hurdle.Developers are planning 34 townhouse units across seven different buildings for a currently large...
Sep 27, 2025
Hornets looking to build on highly successful 2024-25 rugby season
NANAIMO - Rugby season has begun for the Nanaimo Hornets at levels.The women's team is practicing for their season opener in early October and the men have already played twice.Hornets club president ...
Sep 27, 2025
Clippers put up big second period, blank Rivermen
NANAIMO - The Clippers had the their most dominant game of the young season with a 5-0 victory over the Langley Rivermen.The team was led offensively by two goals an an assist for Hayden Fechner and d...
Sep 26, 2025
Nanaimo-based men’s cancer support group makes its mark
NANAIMO - Assisting dozens of men has swelled into helping hundreds of cancer sufferers thanks to non-profit organization Seawolves Men's Cancer Pack. The initiative, which launched in 2022, which pro...
Sep 26, 2025
First fall storm to bring widespread, steady rainfall to Nanaimo & Oceanside
NANAIMO - It won't bring a lot of rain, but it's a reminder from Mother Nature of the time of year.Forecasters are tracking a pair of systems due to hit much of Vancouver Island beginning Friday, Sept...
Sep 26, 2025