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'You can see the joy in their faces:' plenty of smiling faces at inclusive Nanaimo dance studio
NANAIMO - A central Nanaimo dance studio is full of positive Friday vibes. Serra Stewart, owner of Vibrant Studios, re-launched a popular, inclusive dance class to people of a range of cognitive and p...
Oct 10, 2023
Snuneymuxw hopes to grow paddling event after holding inaugural Outrigger Race
NANAIMO - Nearly 100 athletes took place in the first ever Snuneymuxw Outrigger Race on Sept. 24.A version of the event took place in 2022 but spokesperson Kate Good said the latest race will official...
Oct 08, 2023
Clippers come up short in a 4-2 loss to the Bulldogs
PORT ALBERNI - The Clippers played a hard 60 minute game but weren't rewarded on the scoresheet against the Bulldogs.Alberni took a 4-2 decision for their second straight win over Nanaimo this season....
Oct 07, 2023
Clippers take down Kings 5-3 at Frank Crane Arena
NANAIMO - The Clippers bounced back from consecutive losses with a 5-3 home him versus Powell River.The Kings built up three one goal leads before Nanaimo scored the final three goals of the night .An...
Oct 07, 2023
Pop-up recycling depot in Parksville proves to be a hit
PARKSVILLE - With a permanent solution absent for years, a pop-up recycling program serving the Oceanside region is gaining a loyal following.Funded by Recycle BC and operated by the Parksville Commun...
Oct 07, 2023
Distressed hiker rescued from mountain near Horne Lake
QUALICUM BEACH - A man experiencing severe chest pains while hiking west of Qualicum Beach was hoisted from a mountain and flown to hospital for treatment. Members of Arrowsmith Search and Rescue were...
Oct 06, 2023
VIU trimming academic & admin budgets amid $20m deficit
NANAIMO - Reduced enrolment is the primary reason behind a projected tightening of the purse strings at Nanaimo based Vancouver Island University over the next three years. A budget shortfall of $20.2...
Oct 06, 2023
Youth anti-violence programs receive federal funding via City of Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Substantial funding is being put to work to address the growing issue of violence among youth in the city. In July 2022, the City of Nanaimo received $1.85 million from the federal governmen...
Oct 05, 2023
New proposed provincial legislation targets public drug use
NANAIMO - The provincial government is stepping forward in an effort to reduce drug consumption in specific public areas. Premier David Eby introduced legislation on Thursday, Oct. 5 which would ban d...
Oct 05, 2023
BC Transit about to roll-out digital payment option
NANAIMO -Traditional payment options will soon have company aboard public transit buses around the province, including on the mid-Island. BC Transit expects a new contact-less fare payment system Umo ...
Oct 05, 2023