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Mid Island residents encouraged to consume less water, additional voluntary reductions applied

NANAIMO - Despite seeing a bit of rain on Vancouver Island the last few days, area residents are being asked to dial down their water consumption. The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) announced star...

Jun 14, 2023

'I find it satisfying to see people learn new skills:' accessible food garden grows in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Numerous vegetables, herbs and a sense of community are all growing in lockstep at an emerging food garden just outside Nanaimo city limits. A little more than a year into the existence of a...

Daryl Major Jun 14, 2023

Phased re-opening for Hwy 4 expected for June 24/25 weekend

NANAIMO - Due to ongoing safety concerns, Highway 4 at Cameron Lake is expected to remain closed for several more days. The transportation ministry revealed it expects single-lane alternating traffic ...

Jun 13, 2023

Island Health expands mental health and substance use counselling services

NANAIMO - Island Health is widening its mental health service capacity for those living with moderate mental health and substance use challenges. Publically funded, community-based health authority co...

Daryl Major Jun 13, 2023

Conservation officers respond to several cougar sightings along north Nanaimo waterfront

NANAIMO - Multiple confirmed cougar sightings within one north Nanaimo block are believed to be the same big cat prowling for its next meal.Cheryl Thompson and her husband woke up on Sunday, June 11 t...

Jun 12, 2023

Rain aids Cameron Bluffs wildfire as detour route gives essential good carriers priority

NANAIMO - Crews continue to hold the Cameron Bluffs wildfire from spreading.The wildfire has been burning since June 3 and remains out of control, increasing from 208 hectares in size on Friday, June ...

Jun 12, 2023

Motorcyclist killed in early morning crash in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - A man riding a motorcycle died after being hit by a truck on the Island Hwy. at Oliver Rd. RCMP say it happened at about 5:15 a.m. when the driver of a southbound grey Dodge Ram D350 tried t...

Jun 12, 2023

Several illegally caught salmon near Nanaimo results in $4K fine

NANAIMO - A fishing outing with friends was a costly one for a man who took responsibility for breaking a pair of federal fisheries regulations.Ken Hsien Lin was operating a boat on Jan. 25, 2023, off...

Jun 12, 2023

Nanaimo Sports and Social Club hosts summertime activities including kickball

NANAIMO - The Nanaimo Sports and Social Club is in the midst of a grass volleyball season with a 10 week session of California Kickball on the horizon.Sports for adults with a focus on fun and meeting...

Jun 11, 2023

'There is a lot of preventable suffering:' CatNap Society pushes to reduce feral cat population

NANAIMO - A longstanding group of Nanaimo-based volunteers are doing what they can to address a problem that's much more visible this time of year. "It's definitely kitten season," CatNap Society's re...

Jun 11, 2023