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Federal NDP leader pushes for action on struggling healthcare system

QUALICUM BEACH - Jagmeet Singh said he's heard loud and clear the region's healthcare system is failing.The federal NDP leader stopped in Qualicum Beach on Tuesday, Jan. 24 for a roundtable with local...

Jan 24, 2023

Construction to begin on new washroom & storage facility for improved Nanoose Bay park

NANOOSE BAY- A once neglected park now outfitted with several new sports courts will have additional features in the months ahead.Regional District of Nanaimo board of directors recently approved a $6...

Jan 23, 2023

One person killed following stabbing at Nanaimo's Port Place Shopping Centre

NANAIMO - A person has died from stab wounds following a violent incident in the parking lot of a downtown shopping complex.Emergency first responders from Nanaimo RCMP, Fire Rescue and BC Emergency H...

Jan 23, 2023

'I lost sight of everything:' Nanaimo drug dealer aims to avoid jail following significant bust

NANAIMO - A positive childhood in a loving home didn't stop a Nanaimo man from self-destructing while entrenched in the often unforgiving world of drug dealing and addiction. Chad Michael Kirk, 38, so...

Jan 23, 2023

Man charged following shooting at Bowen Rd. home, faces other serious allegations

NANAIMO - Police believe the same man was involved in two violent incidents involving a gun and knife on back-to-back days early last month in Nanaimo.Jordan Reginald White is facing four charges from...

Jan 22, 2023

Nanaimo Squash Club preparing for annual open tournament

NANAIMO - The biggest event on the 2023 calendar for the Nanaimo Squash Club happens in the first month of the year.The Nanaimo Open will run from Jan. 27-29 with five divisions and men's and women's ...

Jan 21, 2023

Motorcyclist injured in late night Nanaimo crash

NANAIMO - A man was injured after the motorbike he was riding was hit by a car on the Island Hwy. at Mostar Rd.It happened on Friday, Jan 20 at 11 p.m. when the southbound motorcyclist was hit at the ...

Jan 21, 2023

Nanaimo MP pushes for alcohol warning labels, elevated health risks cited in updated research

NANAIMO - Evidence showing health risks linked to alcohol consumption are increasingly severe requires action from the federal government, declared the Member of Parliament for Nanaimo Ladysmith.Relea...

Jan 20, 2023

'It was a big motivation for us:' Nanaimo Senior B Timbermen return after missing 2022 season

NANAIMO - A longstanding local lacrosse team previously on life support has been revived, thanks to a group of its players.The West Coast Senior Lacrosse Association officially reinstated the Nanaimo ...

Jan 19, 2023

VIDEO: First year Clippers Brant and Lahey coming into their own

NANAIMO - The Clippers have been led from day one by their veterans, but the team wouldn't be in first place without the growth of their less experienced players.Ben Brant scored his first goal as a C...

Jan 18, 2023