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Missing exotic cockatoo found after search through central Nanaimo

UPDATE - An intensive search for a missing vulnerable cockatoo had a happy ending. An exotic cockatoo named Billie, who isn't much larger than a crow, was rescued by its owner at about 3:30 p.m. on We...

Alex Rawnsley Jul 21, 2021

Lisa Fletcher named new Superintendent of Nanaimo RCMP

NANAIMO - The Harbour City's police force officially has a new commanding officer.After serving as acting detachment commander through the COVID-19 pandemic, Lisa Fletcher was recently promoted to Sup...

Jul 21, 2021

Province opens fund to investigate residential school & hospital sites

NANAIMO - Several communities around B.C. can now access funds to investigate residential schools and Indian hospital sites across the province.The old Nanaimo Indian Hospital site off present day Fif...

Jul 20, 2021

VIDEO: Crews successfully rescue small dog after fall down Nanaimo's Abyss

NANAIMO - Firefighters and rope rescue technicians pulled off a successful rescue of a small dog which fell down an infamous hiking spot south of the city. Crews from Nanaimo Fire Rescue attended the ...

Alex Rawnsley Jul 20, 2021

Person hospitalized after serious police dog bite injury on Quadra Island

QUADRA ISLAND - An incident drawing a substantial police response to Quadra Island is being reviewed by the Independent Investigations Office.According to the IIO, police responded to reports of a per...

Jul 19, 2021

Funding family camp experiences the focus for modified Tour de Rock

NANAIMO - For the second year in a row, Tour de Rock will look a little different than normal, but still carry the same spirit its fostered for nearly a quarter century.The 24th edition of the Island-...

Jul 19, 2021

Snowbirds, CF-18 Demo team set to fly over Harbour City

NANAIMO - Nanaimo residents should keep their eyes to the sky on Sunday afternoon. A Canadian Armed Forces CF-18 Demonstration Team will be conducting a fly past over Nanaimo. The team will also perfo...

Jul 18, 2021

Nanaimo gymnast earns top ten results at Canadian Championships

NANAIMO - Makayla White has earned her place as one of Canada's top up and coming gymnasts.The 12-year-old finished with an all around ninth place at the 2021 Canadian Championships.Her results includ...

Jul 18, 2021

RDN advances plans to expand Ravensong Aquatic Centre

QUALICUM BEACH -A long-discussed vision to expand the Ravensong Aquatic Centre (RAC) in Qualicum Beach is proceeding after the process was paused.The Regional District of Nanaimo announced it's moving...

Jul 17, 2021

Overdose advisory for Nanaimo announced by Island Health

NANAIMO - Island Health is warning drug users to take extra precautions with toxic drugs leading to increased overdoses in Nanaimo.Island Health announced an overdose advisory in Nanaimo on the aftern...

Jul 16, 2021