Community

Substitute, temporary warming space established after issues at Nanaimo non-profit

NANAIMO - The city's only warming centre for those living on the streets has closed less than a week after it opened.The Society for Equity, Inclusion and Advocacy (SEIA)'s facility was closed Monday,...

Dec 07, 2021

Nanaimo nurses hop aboard international cargo ships to vaccinate passengers

NANAIMO - Life of a nurse is anything but normal, just ask a pair of Nanaimo health professionals handed a unique task.Shaylyn Salisbury and Johanna Chang are among a small team of Public Health nurse...

Dec 07, 2021

VIDEO: Clippers success leading to collegiate hockey opportunities

NANAIMO - It's been a successful year in the standings for the Clippers and also a successful season helping players achieve their NCAA hockey goals.On the ice, December started with losses to Cowicha...

Dec 06, 2021

Saysutshun, formerly Newcastle Island, given 'correct name' by province

NANAIMO - Newcastle Island, just off the coast of the Harbour City, is no more.After discussions with Snuneymuxw First Nation, the Newcastle Island Marine Park will officially be named Saysutshun Park...

Dec 06, 2021

'Not getting on a plane any time soon': Deportation decision delayed in Broncos case

CALGARY - A decision on whether a former truck driver who caused the deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash should be deported to India likely won't be coming until the new year. A lawyer for Jaskirat Sing...

Dec 06, 2021

Significant crash on Nanaimo Parkway sends two people to hospital

NANAIMO - Two people were taken to hospital after an early morning crash on the Nanaimo Parkway.RCMP reported a red Honda Civic travelling southbound on the Nanaimo Parkway, just past the Northfield R...

Dec 06, 2021

'Not a lot of skill going in with making these:' shoddy counterfeit cash circulating through Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Local Mounties are tracking at least one man in the community who is circulating poorly-made counterfeit bills.RCMP said counterfeit bills were confirmed to be used in four stores since Dec....

Dec 06, 2021

Everybody Deserves a Smile: Nanaimo students show homeless community they care

NANAIMO - Students at a Nanaimo elementary school are taking ownership of a powerful project to show the homeless community they care.Fairview Community School students are busy creating heartfelt car...

Dec 06, 2021

Clippers drop Sunday matinee 4-1 to Surrey

NANAIMO - The Clippers lost 4-1 to Surrey in their first Sunday afternoon game of the BCHL season.The Eagles built up a 3-0 lead before Nanaimo got a third period goal from Sean Donaldson.Surrey respo...

Dec 05, 2021

Prostate cancer scare compels Nanaimo man to step up advocacy

NANAIMO - A three time cancer survivor has new role in his retirement years: helping other people grappling with the same harrowing health battles he faced.Don Helgeson of Nanaimo, a recently retired ...

Dec 04, 2021