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'I smashed his head in with a hammer:' accused Nanaimo murderer leads undercover police to body parts

Editor's note: The story contains extremely graphic details which will likely disturb some readers. Discretion is strongly advised. VANCOUVER - Police quickly gained the trust of a Nanaimo woman durin...

Ian Holmes Jan 26, 2024

'She told me that she murdered Sid:' confessions revealed following gruesome death in Nanaimo

Editor's note: The story contains graphic details and reader discretion is advised.NANAIMO - A confession to a friend was entered as key evidence against a woman accused of killing her former boyfrien...

Jan 25, 2024

Merner grateful for 2024 BCHL all star experience

NANAIMO - The Clippers sent seven players to Penticton for the BCHL's all star weekend.Five players participated in the Jan. 19 Top Prospects game and two Clippers played in the three on three all sta...

Jan 24, 2024

Grant awarded to seismically upgrade historic Qualicum Beach lodge

QUALICUM BEACH - A building seen as a major catalyst for the Oceanside region will receive long overdue upgrades.The St. Andrews Lodge Historical and Cultural Society successfully received a more than...

Jan 24, 2024

Record number of medical calls for local firefighters prompting louder calls for provincial help

NANAIMO - An ever-increasing number of medical calls being handled by local fire departments is taking its toll on staff, as well as financially. Many departments, including Nanaimo and Parksville, ha...

Daryl Major Jan 24, 2024

'It's something that everybody can get behind:' Winter Giving Campaign nearly doubles goal

NANAIMO - A $1 million fundraising goal initially viewed as ambitious was blown out of the water.Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation's (NDHF) Winter Giving Campaign netted more than $1.8 millio...

Jan 23, 2024

Nanaimo woman pleads not guilty to murdering & dismembering former boyfriend

VANCOUVER - A highly anticipated murder trial is underway in BC Supreme Court for a woman accused of killing her former boyfriend then dumping his body parts around Nanaimo.On Monday, Jan. 22 Paris Ja...

Jan 22, 2024

Downtown Nanaimo micro-unit project receives tax break

NANAIMO - A developer's vision to transform a downtown office building into residential micro-units received a financial boost. Last week Nanaimo City Council voted in favour of a property tax exempti...

Jan 21, 2024

Registration underway for Football Nanaimo spring session

NANAIMO - The spring season for Football Nanaimo will have nearly 200 kids participating.Registration is open and continues right through most of the season, which ends in June.Football Nanaimo presid...

Jan 20, 2024

Mid-Island emergency warming centres reach capacity during cold snap, calls made for consistent funding

NANAIMO - As the snow turns to rain and the temperature becomes more seasonal for the mid-Island, emergency warming shelter operators are reflecting on the impacts of a recent deep freeze. Three City-...

Jan 19, 2024