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Purposely set fire ravages Nanaimo Tim Hortons

NANAIMO - A local coffee shop won't re-open anytime soon following a serious overnight fire.The Northfield Rd. Tim Hortons location was severely damaged during an overnight fire reported on Tuesday, A...

Aug 02, 2022

VIDEO: Small dogs rescued from fire in Nanaimo home

NANAIMO - First responders successfully rescued two small dogs from a burning central Nanaimo home.Heavy smoke was reported coming from the basement of a home in the 2100 block of Boundary Ave., near ...

Aug 02, 2022

Man seriously injured following Nanaimo Parkway shooting, search for gun continues

NANAIMO - Local Mounties have one person in custody following a shooting along the Nanaimo Parkway.Emergency personnel from Nanaimo RCMP, Nanaimo Fire Rescue and BC Ambulance responded to the Nanaimo ...

Aug 02, 2022

Woman avoids jail after attacking nurse outside Nanaimo hospital

NANAIMO - A nurse remains unable to return to the job she loves following an unprovoked attack as she was about to drive home from work.The woman responsible received a conditional discharge, meaning ...

Aug 02, 2022

VIU to host CCAA women's volleyball nationals in 2023

NANAIMO - The drive for five straight CCAA women's volleyball championships will culminate on the VIU Mariners home court.The four time defending national champions will host the 2023 women's tourname...

Jul 30, 2022

'We never got to the position we're in today:' Snuneymuxw First Nation, BC Ferries sign landmark agreement

NANAIMO - It's being billed as a path forward and a starting point for a better relationship.A new agreement between Snuneymuxw First Nation (SFN) and BC Ferries is the first one of its kind for the f...

Jul 28, 2022

Campfires remain permitted for August long weekend

NANAIMO - A B.C. Day long weekend hot dog or s'more is still on the menu, despite a stretch of extra hot, dry weather.The Coastal Fire Centre confirmed it will not implement a campfire ban for the reg...

Jul 28, 2022

All hands on deck for BC Ferries ahead of toasty August long weekend

NANAIMO - BC Ferries is preparing to move more than 400,000 passengers and nearly 140,000 vehicles this August long weekend.To ensure they are able to meet demand, they will be operating at maximum ca...

Jul 26, 2022

Bathtub race takes over Nanaimo's waterfront Sunday

NANAIMO - Following a two year layoff, bathtubs are once again revved up and ready to race in Nanaimo's signature event.The 53rd annual World Championship Bathtub Race has 25 contestants registered in...

Jul 24, 2022

'We're going to be fast and physical' VI Raiders open junior football season at home against Okanagan

NANAIMO - While the roster is vastly different and younger, the head coach of the VI Raiders is confident they'll be a force to be reckoned with this season.The Raiders open their BC Football Conferen...

Jul 23, 2022