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'Not responsible or safe:' tensions rise over pop-up drug consumption site in south Nanaimo

NANAIMO - A volunteer run illicit drug advocacy service in the city's south is facing increased scrutiny, led by highly concerned neighbours.A pair of enlarged tents occupying a private lot at 264 Nic...

Sep 27, 2022

Relentless prolific offender sentenced in Nanaimo for egregious crime spree

NANAIMO - A man revolving in and out of jail for most of his adult life will remain behind bars after pleading guilty to 11 offences in the mid-Island area.Peter Jonathan Cameron Ludvigson, 47, was se...

Sep 26, 2022

Newly acquired land along Englishman River 'critical in achieving' local conservation goals

NANAIMO - Another piece of the Englishman River and its surrounding land will be preserved.The 71 acre parcel just west of Parksville, in the area of Top Bridge Regional Park, is set to be transferred...

Sep 26, 2022

Pair of mid Island all-candidates meetings scheduled

NANAIMO - Candidates running for a seat with municipal councils in Nanaimo and Lantzville will have the opportunity to further present their case to voters.The BC Green Party Nanaimo Riding Associatio...

Sep 26, 2022

VIDEO: Inaugural 'Roughing It' event casts light on youth homelessness in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - It was an uncomfortable night's sleep, by design to shed light on a problem many people may not be aware of.Around 50 people slept overnight on flattened cardboard boxes Friday, Sept. 23 dur...

Sep 26, 2022

Clippers come from behind to beat Kings 5-4 in OT

NANAIMO - The Clippers didn't hold a lead but persevered to earn a 5-4 victory in Powell River.Kai Daniells was the key figure with two goals and an assist including the winner 54 seconds into overtim...

Sep 24, 2022

Wild Rose Castle Playground in Errington open to the public

ERRINGTON - The Regional District of Nanaimo recently announced the construction of their new playground inside Errington Community Park is officially complete.The Wild Rose Castle Playground features...

Sep 24, 2022

BC Culture Days gives Nanaimo's history a digital life

NANAIMO - B.C. Culture Days, which started on Sep. 23 and runs until Oct. 16., is being celebrated once again this year.Described as Canada's largest public participation campaign for the arts, it's a...

Sep 24, 2022

Clippers open season with 4-2 win in Powell River

NANAIMO - The Clippers have now won two straight season openers in Powell River.In 2021 it was 6-2 and in 2022 a 4-2 triumph.In the first half of this year's contest Nanaimo put a b lanket on the King...

Sep 23, 2022

Hundreds show up for meet and greet with Nanaimo civic election candidates

NANAIMO - It wasn't a typical pre-election debate Nanaimo voters are used to, but that didn't seem to matter to those looking for more information.The Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce hosted a meet...

Sep 23, 2022