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Cameras seen as key deterrent against graffiti & vandalism in Nanaimo schools

NANAIMO - School District 68 is looking to take a more proactive approach towards preventing graffiti and vandalism.Installation of a new surveillance video system is the latest step to deter and, if ...

Feb 10, 2022

Island-wide public transportation possible as community links grow

NANAIMO - Discussions among mid and north Island regional district officials could lead to public buses connecting most of Vancouver Island's east coast.The Regional District of Nanaimo board recently...

Feb 10, 2022

Oceanside RCMP identifies people involved in potential Parksville assault

UPDATE: Oceanside RCMP announced it has identified the persons in video surveillance in connection to a potential assault in Parksville on Jan. 26. No further information was provided as police invest...

Ian Holmes Feb 09, 2022

Central Island, B.C. set new records for drug toxicity deaths

NANAIMO - More people are dying than ever before in B.C.'s ongoing battle against a toxic drug supply.Central Vancouver Island reported 120 fatalities linked to the toxic drug crisis throughout 2021, ...

Feb 09, 2022

Census 2021: A snapshot of Prairie population and dwelling data

Alberta: For the first time in years, Alberta's growth has lagged behind the national average. Its 4.8 per cent growth rate between 2016 and 2021 was slightly below the national mark of 5.2 per cent. ...

Feb 09, 2022

Nanaimo population jumps twice national rate, top five fastest growing metro area in Canada

NANAIMO - More people are moving to the Harbour City.Statistics Canada made the first of many releases of data from the recent census on Wednesday, Feb. 9, showing the population of Nanaimo as of May ...

Feb 09, 2022

VIDEO: Hometown Merner finding regular role as first year Clipper

NANAIMO - Brett Merner has started his junior hockey career in the city where he grew up.The 18-year-old is the second youngest player on the team and one of only two players born in 2004.In a league ...

Feb 08, 2022

Proposed Diver Lake hotel inches closer to reality

NANAIMO - Constructing a nearly 70 room lakefront hotel in Nanaimo is advancing following a required land use designation change for a vacant lot.On Monday, Feb 7 city councillors endorsed converting ...

Feb 08, 2022

New highway car dealership given green light by Nanaimo council

NANAIMO - Shovels are due in the ground shortly to build a new car dealership in the city.Through a 7-2 vote, councillors gave approval to the project near the Rutherford Rd. intersection of the Islan...

Feb 08, 2022

Nanaimo Sr. B Timbermen opt out of season, franchise faces uncertain future

NANAIMO - Off-floor calls for help and meetings will help determine if the Nanaimo Senior B Timbermen will have future games on it. The longtime members of the West Coast Senior Lacrosse Association w...

Feb 08, 2022