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Increased police presence on roads with driving season upon us

NANAIMO - RCMP hope awareness messaging will help combat the many accidents which will occur this long weekend due to poor driving. BC RCMP media relations officer Cpl. Brett Urano said additional off...

Daryl Major 17h ago

Trustees endorse draft changes to Nanaimo elementary school catchment boundaries

NANAIMO - With Rutherford Elementary School scheduled to re-open in the fall of 2025, local district officials are on board with proposed new catchment zones. At a Wednesday, May 15 special school boa...

Alex Rawnsley May 16, 2024

'This was an accident:' cedar hedge blaze sparks warning from Nanaimo Fire Rescue

NANAIMO - Highly flammable shrubs and trees located near homes are a potential recipe for disaster. That warning from Nanaimo Fire Rescue (NFR) assistant chief David Dales after gardening maintenance ...

Alex Rawnsley May 15, 2024

Nearly 100 new childcare spaces coming to SD68 schools

NANAIMO - Additional childcare spaces at District 68 school sites will be available this fall following a funding announcement from Premier David Eby. Of the 180 new licensed childcare spaces pledged ...

May 15, 2024

Man who rammed Lantzville homeowner with stolen ATV avoids jail

NANAIMO - While significantly older and less mobile than the man busted rummaging on his property, an upper Lantzville resident took matters into his own hands. A high-risk takedown ensued a year and ...

May 14, 2024

Shelter in Place disrupts operations at Nanaimo school

NANAIMO - Operations returned to normal at a north Nanaimo elementary school following disruptions for most of the day.Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools (NLPS) stated a Shelter in Place designation app...

May 13, 2024

Eighty-six unit apartment complex eyed for Nanaimo's Dufferin Crescent

NANAIMO - Additional amenities and adjustments to entry spaces were seen as desired improvements to a proposed housing development. An 86-unit apartment complex is slated to be built on a current vaca...

Daryl Major May 13, 2024

Nanaimo five pin bowlers from Brechin Lanes post strong results

NANAIMO - The men's five pin bowling team from Brechin Lanes had a standout performance at the 36th annual Vancouver Island Championship in Port Alberni.The team won the title for the second year in a...

May 11, 2024

Yard waste fundraiser benefits invaluable Nanaimo non-profit

NANAIMO - A longstanding Nanaimo business is hosting a residential yard and wood waste recycling event by donation to help an important cause and assist in spring cleaning chores. Milner Group's event...

May 11, 2024

Former Nanaimo teacher faces child porn charges

NANAIMO - A man who previously served as a substitute teacher in School District 68 has been charged with a pair of child porn offences. Darrell Christopher Gilkes is charged with possession and distr...

May 09, 2024