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Historically low inventory strains local vehicle-buying market

NANAIMO - Multiple factors are hand-cuffing widespread new and used vehicle shortages, leaving many lots in the region uncharacteristically bare.Pent-up demand and supply-chain issues are impacting av...

Mar 11, 2022

Nanaimo rowers garner impressive results at first Island regatta of 2022

NANAIMO - Local rowers are looking forward to the first full regatta season since 2019.On March 5 and 6, athletes from Nanaimo Rowing Club took part in the Elk Lake Spring Regatta in Victoria.Rower an...

Mar 10, 2022

Worker seriously injured while tearing down ship on Nanaimo's waterfront

NANAIMO - A man was taken to hospital with significant lower body injuries after a metal beam fell on him at a worksite.The incident happened at Nanaimo Shipyard around 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 10...

Mar 10, 2022

Murder charge laid in connection with missing Nanaimo man

NANAIMO - A first degree murder charge related to the death of man missing for an extended period of time materialized following a lengthy police investigation.Nanaimo RCMP Res. Cst. Gary O'Brien said...

Mar 10, 2022

VIDEO: Two more Nanaimo Clippers announce NCAA commitments

NANAIMO - Max Itagaki and Michael Craig are the latest Clippers to commit to NCAA programs.Itagaki will join Army at West Point while Michael Craig will attend Robert Morris University.Itagaki is look...

Mar 10, 2022

Man escapes likely deportation order following unique child pornography case

NANAIMO - A high stakes sentencing hearing for a Cuban immigrant caught with a small child pornography collection resulted in a conditional discharge and two years probation.The non-custodial result f...

Alex Rawnsley Mar 10, 2022

'We're looking at a very strong year going forward:' construction remains brisk throughout Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Construction activity is expected to remain constant in the Harbour City following another strong year.During a Monday, March 7 presentation the City's director of development approvals Jere...

Mar 09, 2022

'Sequence of poor decisions:' families of men killed at Gabriola Island work site sue for damages

GABRIOLA ISLAND - The family of two men killed at a construction site are suing the company managing the site.Chris Straw, 62, and Marc Dor, 59, were killed with the arm of a concrete pumper truck bro...

Mar 09, 2022

Safe supply & decriminalization top death review panel recommendations for drug toxicity crisis

NANAIMO - The BC Coroners Service is again recommending safer supply and more supports to help battle province's drug toxicity crisis.Recommendations come after a death review panel was established to...

Mar 09, 2022

Thefts from seasonal cabins & boats on the rise during winter months

NANAIMO - Mounties have noted a recent uptick in crime involving boats and cabins not often used in the cooler winter months. The RCMP's West Coast Marine unit, which patrols waters around Vancouver I...

Mar 08, 2022