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Drought-like conditions in Nanaimo region waterways providing 'context for the summer ahead'
NANAIMO - While the situation is by no means dire, groundwater supply in many areas of the mid Island area aren't exactly flush, and it's only late June. Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) data showed...
Jun 28, 2023
Proposed French Creek cell tower to boost coverage and avoid 'devastating outcomes'
NANAIMO - The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) will not stand in the way of a cell tower in French Creek proposed to address a long-standing coverage issues.RDN directors voted near unanimously on T...
Jun 27, 2023
Crash near Nanaimo construction workers leads to charges against allegedly impaired, speeding driver
NANAIMO - A man faces several charges for allegedly speeding on a closed portion of local highway, then getting in a physical confrontation with a police officer after crashing his car. Kaden Nelson B...
Jun 27, 2023
Disaster averted following latest weed-fighting torch fire in Qualicum Beach
QUALICUM BEACH - A number of garden enthusiasts in the Qualicum Beach area are taking severe risks while ridding unwanted vegetation from their properties. On Saturday, June 24 Qualicum Beach Fire Res...
Jun 27, 2023
City gauging private sector interest in redeveloping former Jean Burns building site
NANAIMO - Developers are being sought to submit their ideas to transform a vacant lot at a high-profile downtown Nanaimo intersection.The City of Nanaimo announced on Monday, June 26 an expression of ...
Jun 26, 2023
Man jailed for driving offences, including fleeing police in truck tied to infamous Lantzville mischief case
NANAIMO - An unenviable driving record caught up to a Nanaimo man sentenced to six months behind bars for a series of infractions while behind the wheel. Brandon James Sharp, 33, was jailed recently f...
Jun 26, 2023
Annual justice march for Lisa Marie Young to occur in downtown Nanaimo
NANAIMO - A woman presumed dead who has been missing for more than two decades still has plenty of support in keeping her cold case alive. Lisa Marie Young vanished in the early morning hours of June ...
Jun 24, 2023
10 year jail sentence for Nanaimo man's sexual abuse & online exploitation of his daughter
Editors note: This story contains details of sexual abuse of a child, which could disturb some readers. Discretion is strongly advised.NANAIMO - Details of repeated sexual assaults by a father against...
Jun 23, 2023
Seasonal direct flights linking Nanaimo Airport and Toronto takes off
NANAIMO - Weekly flights between Nanaimo and the country's largest city returned on Friday, June 23 for the summer.Seasonal direct return service on Friday mornings between Nanaimo Airport and Pearson...
Jun 23, 2023
'Its far exceeded my expectations:' Tom Harris Charity Classic makes significant impact
NANAIMO - A golf tournament continuing the work of a late philanthropic Nanaimo business legend has taken on a life of its own, morphing into an enormously successful fundraiser. The fourth annual Tom...
Jun 23, 2023