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'Our friend:' Nanaimo Clippers honour Gary Dorland, create award in his honour

NANAIMO - Many from the local sporting community came to Frank Crane Arena on Sunday, Aug. 10 for a special ceremony to pay tribute to Gary Dorland. He was a long-time Nanaimo Clipper volunteer and la...

Alex Rawnsley Aug 11, 2025

Nanaimo barber recognized for Fresh Start, runner rounds Rotary Bowl track to help raise funds

NANAIMO - Dave Lawrence's first year of complimentary haircuts and handing out supplies drew about 75 school-aged kids to his Victoria Crescent shop. Around 300 kids show up annually now, with Diana K...

Ian Holmes Aug 11, 2025

Public tip leads to arrest of alleged Nanaimo dog abuser

NANAIMO - A man accused of beating a leashed German Shepherd late last month has been arrested, following a public tip. Nanaimo RCMP reported a 36-year-old man was taken into police custody on the aft...

Ian Holmes Aug 11, 2025

Wesley Ridge wildfire threat eases, listed as 'being held'

PARKSVILLE - After over ten days of fire crews working day and night on the Wesley Ridge wildfire, BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) officials declared the fire is no longer burning out of control. At 588 he...

Alex Rawnsley Aug 11, 2025 The Wesley Ridge wildfire burning north of Cameron Lake since July 31 is now considered 'being held' at 588 hectares in size as of Monday, Aug. 11. (BC Wildfire Service)

Accused drug trafficker denied bail in connection to Nanaimo overdose prevention site bust

NANAIMO - A high court judge rejected a man's second bid at pretrial release following high-profile drug and weapons busts by Nanaimo RCMP last September. Gerid Gregory-Allen was denied bail following...

Daryl Major Aug 11, 2025

Nanaimo Food truck location calendar goes live

NANAIMO - A new online calendar is dishing up dates of where Nanaimo's food trucks will be set up. On Aug. 1, the City of Nanaimo debuted its Food Truck Scheduling Calendar at Nanaimo.ca/foodtruck, wh...

Aug 10, 2025

NightOwls see continued growth in fourth year of West Coast League play

NANAIMO - The Nanaimo NightOwls have had a successful four years of growing summer college baseball on the central island.They've grown fan interest, helped to develop players, and have even seen play...

Aug 09, 2025

'The general mood right now is pretty frustrated:’ Nanaimo’s Commercial St. to temporarily close again

NANAIMO - An unscheduled shutdown to vehicular traffic on Commercial St. between Wharf and Bastion streets takes effect on the morning of Monday, Aug. 11. According to the City of Nanaimo, Commercial ...

Aug 08, 2025

Campbell River woman handed 13-year prison sentence for drug trafficking

CAMPBELL RIVER - A lengthy jail sentence was applied to a woman who pleaded guilty in connection to highly publicized drug busts in Campbell River. Leah Marie Lewis, 57, was handed 13 years behind bar...

Ian Holmes Aug 08, 2025

Charity launches grants to help people impacted Wesley Ridge fire, progress against blaze continues

QUALIUCM BEACH - Well known non-profit United Way British Columbia vows to delivery funds quickly to those who need it following a large forest fire which has sent hundreds of people from their homes....

Daryl Major Aug 08, 2025