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Helmetless dirt bike rider in serious condition after crash on Rock City Rd.

NANAIMO - A man has life-threatening injuries after a mid-day dirt bike crash in Nanaimo. RCMP Cst. Gary O'Brien said the crashed happened in the 3700 block of Rock City Rd. at about 12 p.m. on Tuesda...

Alex Rawnsley Aug 03, 2021

Downed utility line snarls traffic, leaves more than 1,000 without power

NANAIMO - A bird hitting a power transformer in downtown Nanaimo caused a utility line to fall, leading to a substantial power outage and traffic delays.The crown corporation reported the incident occ...

Aug 03, 2021

Nanaimo riders dreaming of open roads on custom-made chopper

NANAIMO - Two local riders are looking to make their riding dreams a reality.Joel Wilson and Dan Morison are in the final stages of a North America-wide contest to build a custom chopper motorcycle wi...

Aug 03, 2021

VIDEO: Massive march honours missing children from former Penelakut residential school

Editor's Note: The following story contains descriptions of trauma and abuse suffered by Indigenous children at Canada's residential schools. Discretion is advised. The National Indian Residential Sch...

Aug 02, 2021

Former Clipper Rempal returns to BC to join the Canucks

NANAIMO - Sheldon Rempal is coming back to the province where he had tremendous success as a Junior hockey player.The 25-year-old was signed to a two-way contract by the Vancouver Canucks on July 28."...

Aug 02, 2021

'Everyone's excited:' Ladysmith Days returns after canceled 2020 event

LADYSMITH - Two days of activities are packed into one as people descend on Ladysmith for an annual town festival.Ladysmith Days goes Sunday, Aug 1 starting early with a children's bullhead derby at t...

Aug 01, 2021

'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