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Top Stories of 2021: A year of sports cancellations and comebacks

NANAIMO - For some local athletes 2021 was a return to competition while for others the waiting game continued. Nanaimo's Dylan Coghlan scored his first NHL goal for the Vegas Golden Knights on Mar. 1...

Alex Rawnsley Dec 23, 2021

VIDEO: 50,000 lights ensures Nanaimo house shines extra bright for the holiday season

NANAIMO - Regardless of the weather, or how effective Rudolph's nose is on Christmas Eve night, Santa should have no issues finding the Martin family again this year.Their home at 650 St. George St., ...

Alex Rawnsley Dec 23, 2021

Neighbour and police team up to save Nanaimo senior found motionless in his home

NANAIMO - A woman knew something was wrong when Christmas baking she dropped off at her neighours' central Nanaimo went home unclaimed after several days.Nanaimo RCMP Cst. Gary O'Brien said Nicki Wils...

Dec 23, 2021

Province announces support program for businesses ordered to close by latest health orders

VICTORIA - The provincial government has announced a grant program to support businesses that have been shut down by public health orders around COVID-19.The COVID-19 Closure Relief Grant will provide...

Dec 23, 2021

'The need is significant:' another busy year for crisis line operators

NANAIMO - Local crisis line operators again demonstrated their immense value with mental health issues topping the list of required support, especially this time of year.Vancouver Island Crisis Societ...

Dec 23, 2021

RCMP seek items possibly linked to stabbing of Nanaimo couple

NANAIMO - Police hope the public can help find several personal items believed to have been discarded following a shocking stabbing in Nanaimo.A couple in their 60's were stabbed in their Northumberla...

Dec 22, 2021

New COVID restrictions in B.C. to close bars, gyms, & 50 per cent capacity limits on all venues

NANAIMO - The B.C. Government has announced additional restrictions for this holiday season.The new restrictions are due to a spike in new COVID-19 cases and concerns about rapid community spread of t...

Dec 21, 2021

VIDEO: Clippers first half of BCHL campaign comes to a close

NANAIMO - The first half of the BCHL season is complete and the players have headed home for the Christmas break.Nanaimo is tied for first in wins in the Coastal Division, they are second in points an...

Dec 21, 2021

Expensive coffee machine and other stolen valuables returned to Nanaimo church

NANAIMO - Local police believe they've connected the dots of a late summer break-in at a Nanaimo church where numerous valuables including a $10,000 espresso coffee machine were swiped.Penny Raines, 6...

Dec 20, 2021

Highway 19 gridlocked during repairs in Lantzville

NANAIMO - Road work is severely restricting daytime traffic flow in both directions on Hwy. 19 through Nanoose Bay and Lantzville. Drive BC stated paving operations on Monday, Dec 20 and Tuesday, Dec ...

Dec 20, 2021