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Woman accused of murdering husband in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Following a lengthy investigation, a first-degree murder charge has been laid against a woman who allegedly killed her partner. Desiree Dawn Mosher, 44, is charged with first-degree murder i...

Alex Rawnsley Jun 09, 2025

Daytime closure planned for Hwy. 4 near Cameron Lake

NANAIMO - Travellers bound for Port Alberni, Tofino or Ucluelet may have to consider alternate arrangements on Wednesday. Work crews will close both directions of Hwy. 4 at Cameron Lake on Wednesday, ...

Alex Rawnsley Jun 09, 2025

'This is a success story:' offender flips script following Nanaimo & Island crime spree

NANAIMO - Previously embroiled in crimes of dishonesty for survival and to feed his addiction, an offender vows he's firmly on the road to recovery. A unique case demonstrating significant rehabilitat...

Daryl Major Jun 09, 2025

VIDEO: Parksville-based non-profit raising money for new wheels

PARKSVILLE - An integral society serving the Oceanside region for nearly 60 years hopes to have a new bus in the coming months to connect clients with their services. The Society of Organized Services...

Jun 08, 2025

Emerging pro wrestling firm ready for second large arena show

NANAIMO - One year ago, Vancouver Island Pro Wrestling (VIPW) co-owner BJ Laredo was equal parts nervous and excited. With significant resources committed to staging WrestleFest at Frank Crane Arena, ...

Jun 07, 2025

$40,000 in provincial grant money for Parksville-based grief and bereavement non-profit

PARKSVILLE - Several mid-Island charities were recipients of provincial grants for healthy youth social development and help those dealing with traumatic loss. A grant of $40,000 was awarded to Parksv...

Alex Rawnsley Jun 06, 2025

'We're so grateful:' new bus arrives for Nanaimo long-term care residents

NANAIMO - Those living in a Nanaimo long-term care home are once again able to venture out into the community on a fully-accessible bus. Dufferin Place Long Term Care Centre was without dedicated tran...

Alex Rawnsley Jun 06, 2025

Three people injured in Deep Bay boat explosion

DEEP BAY - An apparent propane explosion injured three people aboard a sailboat, while the destroyed vessel sank at Deep Bay Marina. It happened on Thursday, June 5 shortly after 10 a.m. at the marina...

Jun 05, 2025

Busy central Nanaimo intersection reclaims distinction as most crash-prone

NANAIMO - A new intersection topped the highest crash location list in the Harbour City in 2024. Newly released annual ICBC data showed 73 crashes were reported last year at the Island Highway/Bowen R...

Daryl Major Jun 05, 2025

'He was a good man:' Nanaimo sports community mourns loss of legendary, 'grumpy' volunteer

NANAIMO - Gary Dorland is being remembered as a tireless volunteer, a former fire chief and the heartbeat of countless local sports teams.Dorland passed away at the age of 68, between Sunday, June 1 a...

Jun 04, 2025