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VIDEO: Multiple fires apparently deliberately lit in bush off Nanaimo Parkway

NANAIMO - Fire crews are battling several fires, which are believed to be deliberately lit. Smoke was seen coming from bushland off Northfield Rd., near the Nanaimo Parkway on Tuesday, July 4 around 1...

Alex Rawnsley Jul 04, 2023

Last call for property tax payment before fines kick in

NANAIMO - Deadline day has arrived to pay 2023 property taxes without being hit with a fine. Municipal property taxes in the province are due by the end of day on Tuesday, July 4, including those with...

Daryl Major Jul 04, 2023

Man sentenced for attacks against woman at Nanaimo townhouse, faces manslaughter trial

NANAIMO - A BC Supreme Court justice sternly rejected the testimony of a man convicted of beating up a woman who once considered him a close friend. Kyle Gordon Ordway, 38, received 18 months in jail ...

Jun 30, 2023

New Harewood bike skills park opens in time for summer season

NANAIMO - Just in time for the Canada Day long weekend, a new feature is available at the already well-stocked Harewood Centennial Park. A brand new mountain bike skills park was officially opened on ...

Alex Rawnsley Jun 30, 2023

Nanaimo White Rapids set to host annual swim meet and BC provincials

NANAIMO - The Nanaimo White Rapids Swim Club is holding a three-day meet over the Canada Day Long weekend.It's a massive event with 465 competitive and novice swimmers.White Rapids president Kate Palm...

Jun 30, 2023

BC Ferries hopeful for no cancellations for Nanaimo area travellers

NANAIMO - While reduced service is hampering the Swartz Bay-Tsawwassen route this long weekend, BC Ferries is hopeful it can stick to its existing schedule elsewhere, including service in and out of N...

Jun 29, 2023

Serious injury avoided after man was pinned by own vehicle in north Nanaimo

NANAIMO - A man was taken to hospital after his vehicle unexpectedly rolled down his driveway and across the street where he was temporarily pinned. Emergency crews responded to McGirr Rd. near Icarus...

Jun 29, 2023

North Nanaimo intersection once again highest crash site on Van Isle

NANAIMO - For a second consecutive year a Nanaimo intersection maintained its hold of having the most motor vehicle crashes on Vancouver Island. New ICBC data shows the Island Hwy., Hammond Bay Rd., A...

Jun 29, 2023

Departure Bay Beach hosts Canada Day Bathtub tuneup race

NANAIMO - There will be no shortage of Canada Day festivities in Nanaimo. In addition to all the action at Maffeo Sutton Park, the Loyal Nanaimo Bathtub Society is hosting a warm-up Bathtub race on Sa...

Alex Rawnsley Jun 29, 2023

Clippers excited about upcoming 2023-24 schedule

NANAIMO - The Clippers 2023-24 BCHL schedule has been released with a start date of Friday, Sept. 22.Nanaimo will open at home against the Cowichan Valley Capitals and conclude their opening weekend w...

Jun 28, 2023