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Cyclist hit on highway south of Ladysmith, traffic delays ensue

LADYSMITH - One person was flown to hospital for treatment following a serious collision involving a vehicle and a cyclist.A statement from BC Emergency Health Services noted it received a call on Tue...

Aug 08, 2023

'There's no risk:' lightning-ignited wildfires reported in Strathcona Provincial Park

NANAIMO - Coastal Fire Centre crews are closely watching several new lightning-caused wildfires in rural sections of northern Vancouver Island. Five new small fires in Strathcona Provincial Park south...

Aug 08, 2023

Former Lantzville principal issued 15 year ban after vigilante sting

NANAIMO - Trying to pick up who he thought was a 15-year-old boy was likely a career-killer for the then-principal of Aspengrove School in Lantzville.A Consent Resolution Agreement published on Tuesda...

Alex Rawnsley Aug 08, 2023

Local athletes shine brightly at NAIG in Halifax

NANAIMO - Mid-island competitors including many from the Snuneymuxw First Nation performed very well at the North American Indigenous games July 15-23.Local athletes brought home medals in team sports...

Alex Rawnsley Aug 07, 2023

Clippers recruiting critical with heavy roster turnover in 2023-24

NANAIMO - The Clippers will have a very different look for the 2023-24 season.All six of the teams top scorers are moving on as graduating players or to NCAA Division 1 hockey commitments.The Clippers...

Aug 06, 2023

Family friendly & free: Ladysmith Days goes this weekend, pro wrestling makes debut at popular event

LADYSMITH - Thousands of people are expected to participate in Ladysmith Days this weekend, the community's signature summer event. Activities started on the afternoon of Friday, Aug. 4 at Coronation ...

Aug 05, 2023

Cargo vessel cleared to leave Nanaimo following recent spill, shoreline clean-up continues

NANAIMO - While officials don't know how much fuel from a docked cargo ship spilled into Nanaimo's harbour late last month, no negative impacts to wildlife have been reported so far.An update on a mul...

Aug 04, 2023

Provincial senior baseball championship gets underway at Nanaimo's Serauxmen Stadium

NANAIMO - A well established local senior team is hosting Baseball BC's highest caliber event. The Nanaimo Coal Miners and five other teams are competing int he BC Men's Provincial Championship from F...

Daryl Major Aug 04, 2023

'Pack your patience:' ferry delays felt by Island tourism sector

NANAIMO - When there are service issues with BC Ferries, the effects often reverberate across Vancouver Island.That's according to Brian Cant, acting head of 4-VI, formerly Tourism Vancouver Island, w...

Aug 03, 2023

'Promises to be a good thing:' Parksville residents weigh in on proposed addictions treatment centre

PARKSVILLE - Local citizens had their chance to voice opinions about a proposed addiction treatment centre in downtown Parksville. An open house for a proposed 24/7 addictions treatment facility was h...

Aug 03, 2023