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Lightning sparks new wildfires in B.C., as number of active blazes near 160

VANCOUVER - The BC Wildfire Service says there were more than 1,000 more lightning strikes across the province on Sunday, most of which happened in the Cariboo region. That comes after nearly 4,400 li...

Sep 01, 2025

Continued hot, dry weather sees wildfire figure in B.C. surge to more than 140

The number of wildfires in British Columbia continues to swell as hot, dry weather continues to grip the province. The BC Wildfire Service says 142 wildfires are burning across the province as of Sund...

Aug 31, 2025

Timbermen's Bowman wins MVP honours in the BCJALL

NANAIMO - After five seasons, 74 career games and 252 career points, Junior A Timbermen captain Andrew Bowman finished his career with a Most Valuable Player award. Bowman led the team to a third plac...

Aug 31, 2025

Wildfire number surges to about 140 in B.C. amid hot, dry conditions

VANCOUVER - The British Columbia Wildfire Service says the number of active blazes in the province has nearly tripled since mid-week as hot and dry conditions persist alongside the potential for more ...

Aug 30, 2025

Human rights complaint by Nanaimo ferry user dismissed

NANAIMO - Following the implementation of loosened assured loading requirements and a financial sweetener from BC Ferries, a human rights complaint against the company has been tossed. Previously sche...

Alex Rawnsley Aug 30, 2025

Clippers new assistant coach getting up to speed ahead of training camp

NANAIMO - The Clippers are entering a new season with a new addition to their coaching staff.Henry Acres is Nanaimo's new full time assistant after the departure of Gaelan Patterson to the Vancouver G...

Aug 30, 2025

Some reservations still available for Nanaimo travellers over Labour Day long weekend

NANAIMO - It's poised to be one of the busiest weekends of the year on board local ferries.The Labour Day long weekend marks the end to the summer holiday season, seeing families return home ahead of ...

Aug 29, 2025

Nanaimo's Rutherford school population far surpasses expectations

NANAIMO - While creating new catchment boundaries feeding into Rutherford Elementary School was a contentious task, many more students than initially thought will attend the north end school. Closed s...

Alex Rawnsley Aug 29, 2025

VIU graduate probes impact of extreme healthy eating

NANAIMO - Non-processed, nutrient-dense whole foods are undeniable pillars of an optimum diet, but a recent Vancouver Island University graduate argues extreme healthy eating can have unintended conse...

Aug 23, 2025

New Nanaimo hospital High Acuity Unit days away from opening

NANAIMO - A modernized and enhanced new department to serve sick and ill patients at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH) will officially open next week.The new High Acuity Unit (HAU) will start a...

Aug 22, 2025