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Terry Fox's legacy continues with several mid-Island area runs, including Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Thousands of Canadians are expected to participate in an iconic annual fundraiser which has raised in excess of $850 million toward cancer research.The 43rd annual Terry Fox Run is taking pl...

Sep 17, 2023

RDN mulls chamber renovations in anticipation of future additional board members

NANAIMO - Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) officials are examining expansion plans to its primary governing space. During an RDN board meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 12., RDN directors adopted a report a...

Sep 16, 2023

Unpleasant smoky sky surprise for Vancouver Islanders

NANAIMO - Mid-Island residents woke up to the smell of smoke in the air Friday morning as wildfires continue burning across North America. Smoke from wildfires in Strathcona Provincial Park, the Lower...

Sep 15, 2023

City councillors order removal of burned-out central Nanaimo home

NANAIMO - Frustrated with no action to address a dilapidated eyesore of a property, City councillors want a Bowen Rd. home addressed immediately.During a special council meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 14 c...

Sep 15, 2023

'Everything I've dreamt has come true:' monument honouring residential school survivors finds new permanent home

NANAIMO - A powerful, unique monument shedding light on harms inflicted on residential school victims will be unveiled in a prestigious setting. Kwakiutl master carver Stan Hunt's nearly 20-foot high ...

Daryl Major Sep 15, 2023

'I'm amazed at the cost:' envisioned price tag balloons for new concession/washroom building

ERRINGTON - A necessary amenity to serve the well-used Errington Community Park has been approved, however it'll be much more expensive than the Regional District of Nanaimo hoped for. RDN directors u...

Sep 14, 2023

Sign installation to lead to Hwy 4 delays at Cameron Lake

PARKSVILLE - Motorists are told to brace for delays over the course of several hours on Thursday to allow a sign to be installed on Highway 4 at Angel Rock. Mainroad Mid-Island Contracting crews state...

Daryl Major Sep 14, 2023

'Holding on for dear life:' Mid-Island MLA gored by buck while defending family dog

PARKSVILLE - What started as a rescue mission soon turned into a wrestling match between an agitated buck and a Vancouver Island MLA. Adam Walker, who represents Parksville-Qualicum provincially for t...

Alex Rawnsley Sep 13, 2023

Shed destroyed, minor damage to home in fire on SFN #1 reserve

NANAIMO - A quick response from Nanaimo Fire Rescue (NFR) helped limit the damage of a fire at a property on Canoe St. in south Nanaimo. NFR Cpt. Scott Mitrenga told NanaimoNewsNOW on scene a shed qui...

Sep 13, 2023

Conservative party leader emphasizes financial prudence, public safety during Nanaimo visit

NANAIMO - Citing a "costly coalition" between the federally governed Liberals with support from the NDP, Pierre Poilievre pushed a pair of key messages while in Nanaimo.Hours prior to a large evening ...

Sep 13, 2023