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Port Alberni’s ICU closed indefinitely, patients diverted to Nanaimo
PORT ALBERNI - Island Health cites staff shortages for what it calls a temporary closure of the West Coast General Hospital (WCGH) intensive care unit. In a news release, the health authority stated t...
Nov 20, 2025
Endless odyssey: City of Nanaimo in lengthy dispute over unpermitted home additions
NANAIMO - A BC Supreme Court justice sided with a homeowner who made unpermitted additions to his home, but the City of Nanaimo isn't backing down from its compliance push. A recent ruling from justic...
Nov 20, 2025
Clippers fail to execute in loss to Prince George
NANAIMO - The Clippers struggles against the Spruce Kings continued with a 5-1 loss on Nov. 19.Nanaimo has an 0-3 record against Prince George and have been outscored 21-10.It was a fast start for the...
Nov 19, 2025
'A pick your own park adventure:' Nanaimo councillors delay decision on Loudon Park upgrades
NANAIMO - Direction on the future upgrades to an underdeveloped park on the shores of Long Lake won't come for at least another week.After hearing from staff, a trio of delegations, and engaging in in...
Nov 19, 2025
Moonlight Madness kicks off winter holiday season in Qualicum Beach
QUALICUM BEACH - Thousands of people are getting set to converge on downtown Qualicum Beach for festive cheer and to offer local businesses an early holiday shopping season boost. Hosted by Qualicum B...
Nov 19, 2025
Trail runners elude curious cougars behind Westwood Lake
NANAIMO - Strength in numbers may have played a pivotal role in maintaining the safety of a large group of people out for an evening run. Chris O'Grady was one of two runners leading a group of seven ...
Nov 18, 2025
Oatmeal the Flemish Giant rabbit ready to hop into your heart
NANAIMO - Meet Oatmeal, a two-year-old male Flemish Giant rabbit looking for a home to settle in.Oatmeal is an affectionate and playful rabbit with the softest fur you've ever felt. Oatmeal is litter-...
Nov 17, 2025
'Little something special:' Nanaimo Shoebox Project kicks off
NANAIMO - With November already past the halfway mark, local charities and volunteers are already gearing up for the Christmas season.The Nanaimo Shoebox Project will be accepting donations starting M...
Nov 17, 2025
Clippers suffer first setback in seven games on the road in Chilliwack
NANAIMO - The Clippers had a good start to their game against Chilliwack, but were done in by a strong Chiefs second period that proved to be decisive.After Nanaimo's Patrick Fortune and the Chiefs Ad...
Nov 16, 2025
Search intensifies for missing Nanaimo woman, last seen Thursday
NANAIMO - Local Mounties are casting a wide net in their search for a missing woman after her out-of-character disappearance.Sherry Shelley, 65, was last seen at her downtown apartment on Thursday, No...
Nov 15, 2025