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Nanaimo's Stevie Smith Bike Park to host slopestyle BMX event

NANAIMO - More than 40 riders from Vancouver Island, the US and even Mexico will take part in a freestyle event called Vancouver Island Slopestyle on Saturday, June 17.Organizer and track emcee Nate B...

Jun 17, 2023

VIU athletic director tops off huge year with CCAA's top honour

NANAIMO - Vancouver Island University's director of athletics and recreation is "surprised, shocked and humbled" to be named the 2023 Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) athletic director ...

Jun 17, 2023

'We're not seeing lot of open flames;' progress continues against Cameron Bluffs fire

NANAIMO - Crews are getting the upper hand on a wildfire churning through high-terrain timber above Cameron Lake west of Whiskey Creek. Downgraded from an out-of-control fire to one that is considered...

Jun 16, 2023

Mid Island schools benefit from 150 new child care spaces

NANAIMO - Around 150 new, licensed child care spaces are now available in the Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District (SD 68) with the opening of two new child care centres. The new spaces will be split bet...

Alex Rawnsley Jun 16, 2023

Rise in hate concerns B.C. human rights commissioner

NANAIMO - The COVID-19 pandemic caused a significant rise in hate-related incidents, with Vancouver Island second behind the Lower Mainland in reported occurrences. That's according to the B.C. human ...

Daryl Major Jun 16, 2023

Expansion complete at in-demand north Nanaimo French Immersion school

NANAIMO - Following prolonged construction delays, crews have at last completed a substantial addition to an over-capacity French immersion school in Nanaimo.School district 68 officials are expecting...

Jun 15, 2023

1 man injured, 2 people arrested following Millstone River shooting

NANAIMO - Mounties provided additional information regarding a Wednesday afternoon shooting along the banks of the Millstone River.A news release from Nanaimo RCMP stated a man is in hospital and two ...

Jun 15, 2023

Nanaimo man sentenced for giant child porn haul & installing secret bathroom camera

Editors note: this article contains details of minors being sexually abused. Discretion is advisedNANAIMO - A once respected medical professional lost his family, home and career after his deplorable ...

Jun 15, 2023

Shooting in downtown Nanaimo sends one woman to hospital; suspect in custody

NANAIMO - At least one person is in hospital and another is in custody following a shooting and stabbing in downtown Nanaimo.Emergency crews were called to 20 Barsby Ave. along the Milestone River sho...

Jun 14, 2023

Budget increased for major Terminal Ave upgrade with construction to begin shortly

NANAIMO - A major infrastructure project in Nanaimo's downtown will start work in a few weeks after Council approved a budget increase.During a Wednesday, June 14 finance and audit committee meeting, ...

Jun 14, 2023