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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

Police stop speeding, impaired & uninsured driver without working brakes in Nanoose

PARKSVILLE - A woman is facing several driving infractions, but she could be in a much worse position if not for a fast-thinking traffic patrol officer.Cpl. Mike Halskov of BC Highway Patrol said thei...

Aug 25, 2021

Mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations 'off the table' for school district 68 employees

NANAIMO - Union leaders representing teachers and support staff in Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools say they won't initiate the idea of mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for their members.Jeremy Inscho,...

Aug 25, 2021

Island Health crests 6,000 total COVID-19 cases through pandemic

NANAIMO - Island Health has reached another milestone in its COVID-19 case counts.The health authority reported 53 new cases on Tuesday, Aug. 24 which took the total number of infections since early l...

Aug 24, 2021

VIDEO: Fire sparked by venting propane tank at north Nanaimo encampment

NANAIMO - A propane tank in bush encampment sparked a brush fire near a popular north Nanaimo sports field.Nanaimo Fire Rescue and Lantzville Fire Rescue deployed several units just after 11 a.m. on T...

Aug 24, 2021