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Departure Bay students explore and mark Linley Valley trails

NANAIMO - The criss-crossing trails of the Linley Valley are now much less confusing and intimidating for a young Nanaimo class.Grade 7 students from the Departure Bay Elementary Eco-School on Tuesday...

Jun 27, 2021

New information in Lisa Marie Young's disappearance after several people come forward

NANAIMO - Rejuvenated efforts to solve a presumed homicide has resulted in new tips considered by police to be "credible and important" to their investigation. Lead investigator Cpl. Markus Muntener s...

Jun 26, 2021

Deal struck to solve murky water woes in French Creek subdivision

PARKSVILLE - Relief is around the corner for residents of a French Creek neighbourhood burdened for decades by discoloured, odorous water.The Regional District of Nanaimo and Town of Qualicum Beach an...

Jun 26, 2021

Island Health sees uptick in COVID-19 cases after quiet week

NANAIMO - Island Health faced an uptick in COVID-19 cases.Five new cases were confirmed on Friday, June 22, after two days of only two new cases each day. The number of active cases rose to 29 from 25...

Jun 25, 2021

Overnight shelter opening earlier as record-breaking heat hits area

NANAIMO - The doors of a Nanaimo overnight shelter are opening earlier to help clients get out of the hot sun. Kevan Griffith, coordinator of the Unitarian Shelter on Townsite Rd., said they wanted to...

Jun 25, 2021

Driver guilty of fatal Cedar crash fined, avoids driving prohibition

NANAIMO - A man convicted in a crash south of Nanaimo which killed a well known retired police officer is keeping his drivers license. Conrad Nikolaus Wetten, 25, was handed a $1,500 fine on Friday, J...

Jun 25, 2021

BC Ferries' new schedule released to handle busy summer

NANAIMO - Ferries to and from Vancouver Island are expected to be packed this summer, especially as COVID-19 restrictions loosen. BC Ferries' summer schedule began Friday, June 25 with extra sailings ...

Jun 25, 2021

Mid-Island Pirates on the diamond for first time since 2019

NANAIMO - Premier Baseball League action is back for the Mid-Island Pirates.They were on the diamond Thursday, June 24 against the Parksville Royals, the first time playing since the COVID-19 pandemic...

Jun 24, 2021

Active cases remain unchanged in Island Health, two new

NANAIMO - The central and southern areas of Island Health split two new COVID-19 cases. One new case in each area was announced on Thursday, June 24. This is the second day of two new cases in Island ...

Jun 24, 2021

Old South Wellington School turning into much-needed community centre

NANAIMO - Members of the South Wellington community will once again have a place to meet and socialize after going without a venue for nearly a decade. The Regional District of Nanaimo and SD68 announ...

Jun 24, 2021