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'It's a tough conversation:' SD68 to launch catchment adjustment consultations

NANAIMO - Formal public consultations are set to begin to reshape catchment areas for north Nanaimo elementary schools. Rutherford Elementary School's September 2025 re-opening as a K-7 school led to ...

Daryl Major May 23, 2024

‘I’m pretty proud of the kids:’ underwater art display lights up Nanaimo school

NANAIMO - A local school gym transformed into a florescent underwater Indigenous art show has made for a proud educator. Nearly 400 students at Forest Park Elementary School contributed to the biolumi...

May 22, 2024

Nanaimo Tour de Rock rider training for second stint in the saddle

NANAIMO - While he has some idea what he's in for over the next few months, a Nanaimo RCMP officer is bracing for several surprises. Cst. Ian George will represent the Nanaimo detachment and the mid-I...

Alex Rawnsley May 22, 2024

Paving begins along Terminal Ave. in downtown Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Crew have begun laying asphalt as work along the highway through the city's downtown enters the home stretch.Paving work started Tuesday, May 21 with crews working in the northbound lanes of...

May 21, 2024

Nanaimo students produce award-winning comedic workplace safety video

NANAIMO - A fiery video by a trio of Nanaimo Christian School (NCS) students turned out to be an explosive hit in a WorkSafeBC video contest. The tenth graders landed first place in an annual contest ...

Daryl Major May 21, 2024

Nanaimo box lacrosse season getting underway for three Timbermen teams

NANAIMO - The long wait for the local box lacrosse season is over.The 1-0 Junior A Timbermen are playing their home opener on Saturday, May 18 while the WLA Tmen open on the road on Saturday, May 25 a...

May 18, 2024

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 May 17, 2024

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