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Korean traditional values cited in financial reward following untimely death of Nanaimo teen

NANAIMO - Citing Korean tradition of supporting parents for sacrifices they made, a BC Supreme Court justice awarded $327,000 for hypothetical future awards from a deceased Nanaimo teen.Eric Shimm was...

Alex Rawnsley Sep 21, 2023

Minor roof fire impacts Nanaimo childcare facility

NANAIMO - A fire damaged a childcare facility in Nanaimo's Stephenson Point neighbourhood.Multiple fire engines were called to the former Lifestyle Health and Fitness Centre on Wednesday, Sept. 20 at ...

Sep 20, 2023

Suspect in fatal Nanaimo stabbing remains in jail, judge tosses detention review application

NANAIMO - A co-accused in the disturbing death of a special needs man who was violently stabbed on Nanaimo's waterfront has again been denied pre-trial release. Mark Jayden Harrison, 20, had a detenti...

Alex Rawnsley Sep 20, 2023

John Barsby ready to usher in new high school football season

NANAIMO - The always competitive John Barsby Football teams are poised to get their regular season underway.This year the Bulldogs will have both a AA varsity and AA junior varsity squad.Varsity offen...

Sep 20, 2023

VIDEO: 'Here to celebrate SOGI:' overwhelming support for sexual orientation education at Nanaimo rallies

NANAIMO - Emotions ran high, however a public rally both for and against aspects of the current school curriculum remained largely peaceful. Around six protesters against school curriculum on sexual o...

Alex Rawnsley Sep 20, 2023

'Hundreds and hundreds of rescues:' marine SAR volunteers recognized for 35 years of service

LASQUETI ISLAND - Helping distressed boaters is something the Jones brothers of Lasqueti Island have done over and over again.Described as "critically important" members of Royal Canadian Marine Searc...

Alex Rawnsley Sep 20, 2023

Timing tweak for pedestrians hoped to provide safer crossings at crash-prone Nanaimo intersections

NANAIMO - A shift in timings for several signalized intersections throughout the city is hoped to provide a safer experience for pedestrians.The City of Nanaimo has moved to a "leading pedestrian inte...

Sep 19, 2023

Nanaimo Hornets rugby returns with new season looming

NANAIMO - The Hornets are gearing up for a new rugby season in men's Division 1 and 3 and women's Division 2. Practices and exhibition games are well underwaywith the regular season set to commence Oc...

Sep 19, 2023

Timbermen Sheridan and Soucy selected in NLL Draft

NANAIMO - Two members of the Nanaimo Timbermen have joined the ranks of the National Lacrosse League.In the Saturday, Sept. 16 entry draft Ryan Sheridan was picked fifth overall by Panther City, based...

Sep 18, 2023

Thanksgiving Food Drive goes province-wide this week

NANAIMO - With Thanksgiving only a few weeks away, local food banks will be getting stocked up with all the essentials for turkey day. The 2023 BC Thanksgiving Food Drive starts this week, with bags b...

Daryl Major Sep 18, 2023