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'It feels like we're back in Toronto': Fans flock to stadium for Jays' return

TORONTO - A sea of blue jerseys and T-shirts welcomed the Toronto Blue Jays back to the Rogers Centre on Friday as fans flocked to see the team play at home for the first time in nearly two years. The...

Jul 31, 2021

Multi-athlete families share medal success for Nanaimo Track and Field Club at provincials

NANAIMO - Local family connections highlighted a strong provincial championship for the Nanaimo Track and Field Club.Siblings Nate and Lydia Paris each won gold in high jump, sisters Olivia and Annika...

Jul 31, 2021

More than $300K awarded in damages after campaign of hate against Port Alberni shelter space

PORT ALBERNI - Staff at Port Alberni's homeless shelter were awarded more than $300,000 in damages after accusations they manufactured the homelessness and opioid crises for profit and covered up deat...

Jul 30, 2021

Monthly event helped Nanaimo's homeless keep their feet safe

NANAIMO - People living rough in Nanaimo no longer have to worry about their shoes falling apart. The second monthly Happy Feet give away on Friday, July 30 helped dozens of people experiencing homele...

Jul 30, 2021

Signature Dish: Sip and Sliders Little Big Dill & Nanaimo Bar Milkshake

NANAIMO - A local food truck is proving the adage "good things come in small packages," one delicious slider at a time.Sip and Slider's Little Big Dill is a mouthful with a local beef patty sitting at...

Jul 30, 2021

VIDEO: Grass Volleyball latest offering from Nanaimo Sports and Social Club

NANAIMO - Unique recreation opportunities like grass volleyball is one of the hallmarks of the Nanaimo Sports and Social Club.A summer league is underway at Pleasant Valley field on Monday nights.Co-f...

Jul 30, 2021

Nanaimo Brain Injury Society receives provincial support

NANAIMO - Local individuals living with acquired brain injury will soon have better access to support services and programs.The Nanaimo Brain Injury Society (NBIS) received $65,000 from the ministry o...

Jul 29, 2021

Nanaimo house fire displaces 4 people

NANAIMO - Occupants of a home near Bowen Park could be displaced for months after a fire. Nanaimo Fire Rescue crews responded to a home on Doric Ave. Kerr St. on Wednesday, July 28 at 6:30 p.m. to fin...

Jul 29, 2021

Undercover operation by Oceanside RCMP sends fentanyl trafficker to jail

NANAIMO - A Nanaimo man was handed an 18 month jail sentence for possessing and selling fentanyl on multiple occasions. Peter Reiner Niederhumer, 52, was sentenced on Wednesday, July 28 after pleading...

Jul 29, 2021

Incoming child care spaces at SD68 schools delayed

NANAIMO - Numerous child care spaces at schools throughout Nanaimo and Ladysmith won't be ready for the fall. SD68 informed the public on Wednesday, July 28 construction at four schools is delayed, im...

Jul 28, 2021