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Nanaimo Wellness & Spirit Fair focusing on self and well-being

NANAIMO - For those who like to walk a more spiritual path when it comes to their health, there's an event which might energize your chakra. The Wellness & Spirit Fair is open to all ages and will...

Alex Rawnsley Sep 17, 2022

Play On ball hockey tournament makes one of three BC stops in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Ball hockey will take over the downtown on the last official weekend of summer.Play On, an event dubbed as Canada's largest street hockey festival, will be at Maffeo Sutton Park, Front Stree...

Sep 16, 2022

Extensive water damage shuts down École North Oyster School south of Nanaimo

NANAIMO - An elementary school south of the airport will remain closed for the rest of the week as crews repair flood damage.Early morning rain through the region is suspected to have caused substanti...

Sep 15, 2022

UPDATE: Body of missing Nanoose Bay man found following missing persons investigation

UPDATE - Oceanside RCMP report they have located the body of Ottavio Cutillo. Foul play is not suspected in his death. The driver of the white truck police were looking for also made contact with offi...

Alex Rawnsley Sep 15, 2022

Large restaurant, housing envisioned as part of redevelopment proposal near Nanaimo hospital

NANAIMO - Drastic redevelopment plans across the street from NRGH aims to add supportive services for medical professionals and the general public.A development permit application submitted to City Ha...

Sep 15, 2022

'Give before the need arises:' Nanaimo man's milestone blood donation dedicated to late friend

NANAIMO - Blood, it's in you to give and a local man has given more than most.Dave Kirk celebrated his 450th blood donation on Tuesday, Sep. 13 at the Beban Park Social Centre, a journey which began o...

Sep 14, 2022

VIDEO: Concerned Nanaimo residents & business owners demand justice reform, safety improvements

NANAIMO - Over 150 people descended onto the back lawn of the Nanaimo courthouse demanding action against offenders plaguing the downtown.The rally on Wednesday, Sep. 14 was supported by a number of b...

Sep 14, 2022

Some Indigenous leaders concerned about reconciliation with new monarch

Some Indigenous leaders and community members say they're concerned about making progress on reconciliation with King Charles III. Treaty 8 Grand Chief Arthur Noskey says the Queen's death last week w...

Sep 14, 2022

Direct flights linking Nanaimo Airport and Edmonton return

NANAIMO - Air travel between Nanaimo and Edmonton will resume this fall.Direct, weekly service between the two cities starts Oct. 30 on Monday's, Friday's and Sunday's provided by WestJet Encore."Serv...

Sep 13, 2022

VIDEO: Encampment fire behind Nanaimo arena too close for comfort for area residents

NANAIMO - A thick plume of smoke shot into the air from a homeless encampment early Tuesday afternoon.Fire Rescue crews received multiple 9-1-1 calls on Tuesday, Sept. 13 around 12:45 p.m. reporting a...

Sep 13, 2022