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New automated garbage truck to be added to handle increased demand in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - The fleet of garbage trucks is set to expand. Nanaimo councillors on Monday, May 3 approved borrowing up to $460,000 for a new automated garbage truck. It will be the second new truck introd...

May 04, 2021

City pulls U-turn on Opal Rd. traffic barriers

NANAIMO - What's old is new again for residents and drivers concerned with a controversial residential intersection.City council voted by a narrow 5-4 margin to remove infrastructure installed in 2019...

May 04, 2021

Third period flurry leads Bulldogs to 7-2 win over Clippers

PORT ALBERNI - The Clippers continue to start well but finish poorly in their Island Pod season.Nanaimo lost 7-2 to Alberni Valley in a game where they scored first and were within a goal down 3-2 thr...

May 03, 2021

'It's just constant noise:' Extension Rd. traffic calming looks to cut excessive speeding

NANAIMO - Long-suffering residents along a major road south of the city are one step closer to a quieter neighbourhood.A public consultation process will begin to decide on traffic calming along Exten...

May 03, 2021

VI Short Film Festival going virtual for 16th year

NANAIMO - A global pandemic can't stifle creativity. In fact, the Vancouver Island Short Film Festival is expected to be one of the most creative collection of films yet in its 16th year. Founder John...

May 03, 2021

60 new COVID-19 cases in Island Health; interval between vaccine doses likely to shrink

NANAIMO - The province says a substantial addition to vaccine supply could have positive ripple effects throughout B.C. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry on Monday, May 3 announced B.C. expec...

May 03, 2021

VIDEO: Hiker flown to safety after falling into Nile Creek

QUALICUM BEACH - Arrowsmith Search and Rescue crews retrieved a woman who'd fallen from a remote hiking trail into Nile Creek below.Arrowsmith SAR manager Ken Neden said he and colleagues stretchered ...

May 03, 2021

Nanaimo ReStore expanding as donations flood in during pandemic

NANAIMO - A valuable spot for donated goods and furniture is getting a freshcoat of paint and much more. Habitat for Humanity's ReStore is expanding within its existing complex on the corner of Mostar...

May 03, 2021

Seed library providing Nanaimo gardens a jump start on summer

NANAIMO - The spring planting season is firmly underway on Vancouver Island.The downtown Nanaimo branch of the Vancouver Island Regional Library is looking to give local gardeners a leg up this year w...

Alex Rawnsley May 02, 2021

Clippers troubles with Grizzlies continue in 6-1 loss

PORT ALBERNI - The Clippers suffered their third 6-1 loss to the Grizzlies this season on May 1.With one game remaining in the six game season series the Grizzlies have taken four of the five matchups...

May 01, 2021