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NDP kickoff efforts to win back Nanaimo-Ladysmith riding

LADYSMITH - The Nanaimo-Ladysmith riding has been visited by the leader of a federal party for the first time this election campaign. NDP leader Jagmeet Singh hosted a meet-and-greet with several hund...

Alex Rawnsley Aug 31, 2021

Island Health active COVID-19 cases rise by more than 150 in one week

NANAIMO - The number of active COVID-19 cases within Island Health rose sharply in one week of the fourth wave. Island Health reported 523 active cases in the health authority on Monday, Aug. 30. This...

Aug 30, 2021

Free youth bus fares to help encourage next generation of transit riders

NANAIMO - Children under the age of 12 won't have to pay to get on board public transit systems throughout the province starting Wednesday, Sept. 1.RDN board chair Tyler Brown strongly supports the dr...

Aug 30, 2021

Fresh Start charts positive beginning to school year for Nanaimo area students

NANAIMO - Giving students a sharp look and supplies to start the school year, while giving their families a much-need financial break is what Fresh Start is all about.Dozens of mid island school stude...

Aug 29, 2021

Judge dismisses lawsuit after man loses finger while sliding down Courtenay handrail

NANAIMO - A BC Supreme Court justice ruled a City of Courtenay handrail could have been safe if it was used as intended.The province's high court tossed out a claim from Christopher Slater, who sought...

Aug 28, 2021

VIDEO: 'We've had multiple calls:' young cougar strolls through Nanaimo's Rocky Point area

NANAIMO - A cougar has been spotted multiple times in a north Nanaimo neighbourhood lately, which a veteran conservation officer called somewhat rare for the reclusive animal.Stuart Bates, central isl...

Aug 27, 2021

Motocross returns to the Wastelands in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Motocross is returning to central Vancouver Island on Labour Day weekend. The 2021 VIMX Fall Championship season will feature five race weekends including Sept. 18-19 and Oct. 30-31 in Nanai...

Aug 26, 2021

Last Canadian military flight takes off from Kabul, ending mission

OTTAWA - The Canadian military mission in Kabul has ended with the vast majority of Canadian personnel departing the airport on Thursday morning, but some Canadians and their families remain trapped i...

Aug 26, 2021

Gabriola Island ferry due for schedule tweak after poor on-time performance

NANAIMO - Residents and visitors alike on Gabriola Island continue to be plagued by a constantly running late lifeline to Vancouver Island.Through the last three months, the MV Quinsam sailing between...

Aug 26, 2021

City to launch online survey for high-profile downtown Nanaimo block

NANAIMO - Public opinions will be gathered on overhauling a strategically vital block in the middle of Nanaimo's downtown core.Starting Thursday, Aug. 26, the City officially begins gathering feedback...

Aug 25, 2021