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NHL reaches agreement to send players to Olympics in Beijing

NHL players are set to return to the Olympics in Beijing this winter after reaching an agreement with international officials. The league, its players' union, the International Olympic Committee and t...

Sep 03, 2021

Affordable housing expansion on Prideaux St. moves forward

NANAIMO - Replacing several aging downtown low-cost apartments appears within reach for the Nanaimo Affordable Housing Society.City councillors unanimously approved a staff recommendation to pass the ...

Sep 03, 2021

Port Alberni woman spared jail for trying to burn down apartment building home to alleged drug trafficker

PORT ALBERNI - A woman devastated after three friends died from fentanyl overdoses went to extreme lengths for her version of retribution.Drunk and consumed with anger, court was told the 42-year-old ...

Sep 02, 2021

Central Vancouver Island sees 25 new COVID-19 cases for second straight day

NANAIMO - The number of new COVID-19 cases found within central Vancouver Island has matched tallies from the day before. Island Health on Thursday, Sept. 2 confirmed 25 new COVID-19 cases in the area...

Alex Rawnsley Sep 02, 2021

Campfire ban lifted for portions of Coastal Fire Centre, remains for Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Some recent rain along with a return to normal temperatures have allowed officials to rescind some restrictions heading into the final long weekend of the summer.Effective Friday, Sept. 3 at...

Sep 02, 2021

Mt. Hayes wildfire considered under control, crews dousing hot spots

NANAIMO - BC Wildfire Service (BCWFS) personnel are mopping up the site of a once fast-growing fire northwest of Ladysmith.The BCWFS recently downgraded the 61.5 hectare Mt. Hayes wildfire from being ...

Sep 02, 2021

VIU Mariners teams gearing up for post-shutdown sports season

NANAIMO - Plans are in motion for a near-normal return to action Vancouver Island University is planning for a near-normal fall sports season at all levels.The Mariners soccer teams have resumed playi...

Sep 01, 2021

Island Health's active COVID-19 cases continue to drop

NANAIMO - Following a substantial reduction in active cases over the weekend, Island Health is reporting fewer active patients once more. A total of 429 active cases remain for the health authority, a...

Alex Rawnsley Sep 01, 2021

Overnight commercial sailings planned between Duke Point & Tsawwassen

NANAIMO - More ferries will shuttle commercial goods to and from Vancouver Island. Beginning Sept. 7, BC Ferries will operate one round trip sailing between Tsawwassen and Duke Point in the late night...

Sep 01, 2021

Nanaimo's development approval process to speed up with new online site

NANAIMO - The overwhelmed development permit process in Nanaimo is expected to become easier with provincial money. Nanaimo received $500,000 from the ministry of municipal affairs to speed up the dev...

Sep 01, 2021