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City applies for provincial funding to boost either Metral Dr. or Albert St. projects

NANAIMO - It's hoped the province can pitch in on two active transportation projects in Nanaimo. Councillors on Monday, July 12 unanimously approved applying for two Active Transportation Infrastructu...

Jul 13, 2021

Vancouver Island benchmark real estate price surges past $700K

NANAIMO - Low inventory remains a key factor in driving up residential real estate prices across Vancouver Island.The Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) reported the average value of single-fa...

Jul 12, 2021

Province expands park land on Valdez Island

NANAIMO - A beloved cove on Valdez Island is expanding as official park land. BC Parks purchased two hectares of land around Wakes Cove Marine Park for $535,000.The cove at the north end of the island...

Jul 12, 2021

Nanaimo Airport's EV chargers to remain free through 2021

NANAIMO - A successful trial period is being extended for Nanaimo Airport's new electric vehicle chargers.Four stations were installed in February in the airport's parking lot and rental car area in a...

Jul 12, 2021

Homeless person run over, pepper-sprayed in early evening attack

NANAIMO - Police are investigating a "disturbing" attack against a homeless person. A 45-year-old man pushing a shopping cart along Victoria Ave. in central Nanaimo around 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, July ...

Maria Doty Jul 11, 2021

The City of Nanaimo's "Shed Your Threads" event scores a big win for parents

NANAIMO - Relief to the high cost of sports was found by Nanaimo parents at a City event. Hundreds of pieces of sports equipment, from shoes to bats and snowboard boots, were available for free at the...

Jul 11, 2021

Nanaimo Canoe and Kayak Club hopes to draw more local youth to try paddling

NANAIMO - Local youth have an opportunity to try paddling on Long Lake in a canoe or kayak.A half day summer camp program is being offered by the Nanaimo Canoe and Kayak Club until Sept. 3.Commodore A...

Jul 10, 2021

Long-time Nanaimo Kiwanis club closing as membership dwindles

NANAIMO - A volunteer club which has existed in Nanaimo for roughly 100 years is now at risk of folding. The Kiwanis Club of Nanaimo Sunrisers, which hosts events for Nanaimo youth, will end this fall...

Jul 10, 2021

Drought conditions & water restrictions increase on bone-dry Vancouver Island

NANAIMO - Record-high temperatures and well-below average rainfall has led to some of B.C.'s worst drought conditions occurring on Vancouver Island.The province's drought index upgraded the East Vanco...

Jul 09, 2021

Nanaimo winner comes forward after $500k Lotto Max win

NANAIMO - The number of big lotto winners in Nanaimo continues to climb. Ria Edmond won a $500,000 in the June 15 Lotto Max draw, splitting a $1 million Maxmillion prize with a winner in Ontario durin...

Jul 09, 2021