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Jeweler enraged following third break-in this year, leaving large hole in his store & wallet

QUALICUM BEACH - It's another major headache for a mid-Island business owner, who's cleaning up after thieves broke through several walls to steal items from a Qualicum Beach jeweler. Jeff Ross receiv...

Alex Rawnsley Oct 25, 2023 The owner of Gold Silver Guy in Qualicum Beach is dealing with another break-in at one of his businesses where thieves gained entry by smashing through the exterior concrete wall. (Jeff Ross/submitted)

RDN approves multi-million dollar pedestrian bridge over Nanaimo River

NANAIMO - Following a lengthy one-hour debate, the more expensive of two options was chosen to construct a pedestrian bridge between South Wellington and Cedar. During a Tuesday, Oct. 24 Regional Dist...

Oct 25, 2023

Stage set for murder trial for Nanaimo woman accused of killing ex-boyfriend

NANAIMO - Final details between the Crown and defence have been ironed out in advance of an expected lengthy murder trial in Nanaimo next year. Paris Jayanne Laroche, 27, is charged with first degree ...

Oct 24, 2023

VIDEO: Clippers have golden opportunity to impress scouts at BCHL Showcase

NANAIMO - One of the signature events of the BCHL season is the annual showcase.The Clippers will have a pair of games in Seattle on Wednesday, Oct. 25 versus Trail and Thursday, Oct. 26 against Princ...

Oct 24, 2023

Rainfall warning issued for Nanaimo as wet, chilly weather moves through

NANAIMO - It's shaping to be the first real taste of winter to hit the mid-Island region this season. Environment Canada has issued a rainfall warning for Nanaimo and parts south, while a special weat...

Oct 24, 2023

Councillors and staff voice concerns about lack of shelter beds and funding in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - With temperatures noticeably crisper and rain falling regularly, worries are rising in Nanaimo about a lack of local shelter spaces. A conversation centered around no current daytime warming...

Oct 23, 2023

Key section of Nanaimo's East Wellington Rd. closed due to ongoing water supply project

NANAIMO - Punching a water line under a section of central Nanaimo is proving to be more difficult than expected.The City of Nanaimo shut down East Welllington Rd. for vehicular traffic between Westwo...

Oct 23, 2023

Town of Qualicum Beach seeks opinions to refine waterfront park plan

QUALICUM BEACH - Public input is being gathered to help formulate a detailed plan for Saahtlam Park, formally known as St. Andrews Waterfront Park.Purchased in 2018, the Town-owned property has a draf...

Oct 22, 2023

Clippers comeback falls short in 4-3 loss to Bulldogs

NANAIMO - The Clippers spent most of their game against the Bulldogs battling back.With goals by Fischer O'Brien and Jax Wismer in the first six minutes of the night, Nanaimo was behind the eight ball...

Oct 20, 2023

Traffic concerns remain amid strong support for expansive south Nanaimo development

NANAIMO - The first two of many steps towards an expansion of the Cinnabar Valley and Chase River neighbourhoods were taken this week.City Councillors voted 7-2 in favour of first and second reading f...

Oct 20, 2023