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Minetown Day takes over Lantzville's village core

LANTZVILLE - A large family-friendly event honouring Lantzville's mining roots returns following scaled down offerings the previous two years.The annual Minetown Day celebration on Saturday, Aug 6, ki...

Aug 06, 2022

'For me, it's an easy decision:' Nanaimo girl among first in line for COVID-19 vaccination

NANAIMO - She's among the first of her age group in Island Health to receive the newly-approved COVID-19 vaccine.Three-year-old Eva received her first dose of the Moderna Spikevax vaccine during a vis...

Aug 05, 2022

Timbermen to face Adanacs in opening round of WLA playoffs

NANAIMO - For the first time in league history the Western Lacrosse Association standings finished in a four way tie for first place.The Nanaimo Timbermen, Victoria Shamrocks, Langley Thunder and Coqu...

Aug 05, 2022

Nanaimo Fire Rescue moves into new primary fire hall, demolition nears for old facility

NANAIMO - Following years of planning, a new multi-purpose firehall in downtown Nanaimo is now partially functional with staff transitioning into the newly built facility.Over the past few weeks Nanai...

Aug 05, 2022

Nanaimo Hospital Foundation funds youth wellness health van

NANAIMO - Mobile services with a focus on youth wellness will soon be hitting the streets of Nanaimo/Ladysmith.The Youth Wellness Van was made possible thanks to a $146,000 donation from the Nanaimo &...

Aug 04, 2022

Mid Island Pirates capture U18 provincial baseball title

NANAIMO - The Mid Island Pirates are the U18 baseball champions of BC after a series win over the North Fraser Nationals.Mid Island went the distance in the best of three final, winning 3-1 in Game 1,...

Aug 04, 2022

'This appeared to be pre-scouted:' prepared thieves pull off damaging break-in

NANAIMO - Police say a north Nanaimo break-in which drained thousands of dollars in valuables has the hallmarks of an organized, pre-planned hit.On Monday, July 18 at about 11 a.m., a home on Sunset R...

Aug 04, 2022

Alleged break-in/sexual assault in Nanoose Bay remains under police investigation

OCEANSIDE - A man will appear in court this fall following an alleged break-in and sexual assault in Nanoose Bay last week.On July 30 around 5:15 a.m., police responded to a call about a man who had a...

Aug 03, 2022

Nanoose-based support group comforted hundreds following Pope Francis visit

NANAIMO - A First Nations organization based in Nanoose Bay provided widespread in-person during Pope Francis' recent visit to Edmonton.The pontiff's apology for the role of the Roman Catholic Church ...

Aug 03, 2022

Island Health booking COVID-19 immunizations for kids aged six months and up

NANAIMO - COVID-19 immunization is now available for anyone aged six months and older.Island Health began administering doses of the Moderna Spikevax vaccine on Tuesday, Aug. 2, in line with provincia...

Aug 02, 2022