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Parksville Beach Festival 'roaring' back as summer event staple

PARKSVILLE - One of the largest events on the summer calendar is returning after a two year pause.The Parksville Beach Festival, highlighted by the world famous sand sculpture competition, will attrac...

Feb 24, 2022

More nurses being trained in Nanaimo to combat ongoing staff shortages

NANAIMO - New, provincially funded nursing positions at Vancouver Island University are seen as a major win to re-stock the stretched-thin health care industry.The province announced on Sunday, Feb. 2...

Feb 24, 2022

Province to broaden access to COVID-19 rapid tests

NANAIMO - More people will be able to access take-home rapid COVID-19 tests as millions of additional kits are delivered to B.C. B.C. health minister Adrian Dix announced on Wednesday, Feb. 23 a new c...

Feb 23, 2022

VIDEO: Clippers weekend highlighted by Itagaki's four goal effort

NANAIMO - Max Itagaki was simply brilliant with a season-best four goal performance in a single game.After the entire team was shutout the night previous Itagaki stepped up and led the Clippers to a 7...

Feb 23, 2022

COVID-19 outbreaks over at Nanaimo Hospital, Berwick long-term care home

NANAIMO - Three COVID-19 outbreaks at health facilities in Nanaimo are now over, according to Island Health.The outbreaks on the fourth and fifth floor of the general medicine unit at Nanaimo Regional...

Feb 22, 2022

Nanaimo cancer centre remains on horizon as mental health, disaster relief headline B.C. budget

NANAIMO - Better care, closer to home for mid-Island residents battling cancer remains in the plans for the B.C. government, albeit without any specifics.Finance minister Selina Robinson delivered thi...

Feb 22, 2022

More features ramps up budget of Gabriola Island skateboard park

GABRIOLA ISLAND - Several amenities excluded from a skateboard park currently under construction have been re-instated, pushing the project's price tag up substantially. Regional District of Nanaimo (...

Ian Holmes Feb 22, 2022

Woman pleads guilty to Nanaimo road rage incidents and evading arrest

NANAIMO - An upcoming sentencing hearing is expected to explain dangerous and perplexing actions of a woman, including the assault of a 66-year-old fellow motorist on the Nanaimo Parkway.Amanda Arlene...

Feb 22, 2022

Clippers strike early but fall 4-2 to Bulldogs

PORT ALBERNI - The Clippers got out to an early lead but couldn't continue their momentum in a 4-2 loss to the Bulldogs.Sean Donaldson on a power play and Jake Hewitt staked Nanaimo to a 2-0 lead in t...

Feb 21, 2022

Lundman Oman-bound after record breaking walk as season ramps up for Nanaimo Track and Field athletes

NANAIMO - Local track and field athletes are posting strong results in 2022 and being recognized for outstanding achievements last year.At the top of the list is Olivia Lundman who set a Canadian reco...

Feb 21, 2022