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VIDEO: Driver in fatal Gabriola Island crash pleads guilty

NANAMO - A man charged with dangerous driving causing death has changed his plea to guilty for hitting a popular Gabriola man, cancelling a BC Supreme Court trial.William Sydney Goosman originally ple...

Nov 30, 2020

Errington man loses life in 'tragic' weekend ATV accident

NANAIMO - A 45-year-old Errington man has lost his life in a tragic ATV accident.Emergency crews, including Nanaimo RCMP and Arrowsmith Search and Rescue, were called to a section of logging road west...

Nov 30, 2020

Investigator finds racism against Indigenous people in B.C. hospitals but no "Price is Right" game

NANAIMO - "Clear evidence" of widespread racism within B.C.'s health care system was recorded by an investigator, but not the specific incident she was tasked with uncovering. Independent investigator...

Nov 30, 2020

Travel, family clusters identified as key source of recent COVID-19 surge across mid-Island

NANAIMO - After a recent surge in cases across the mid-Island including an outbreak at NRGH and multiple school clusters, Island Health is doubling down on the basics.An open letter distributed earlie...

Nov 30, 2020

16 Days of Activism campaign shining light on gendered violence during ongoing pandemic

NANAIMO - Messages of support and education about available services are needed more than ever in the COVID-19 pandemic. The annual 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign kicked of...

Nov 28, 2020

Nanaimo RCMP catch driver going double posted speed limit on Nanaimo Parkway

NANAIMO - Local police officers continue to deal with excessive speed on Nanaimo highways, even as the days get shorter and the weather becomes worse.A driver travelling southbound on the Nanaimo Park...

Nov 27, 2020

Island Health record for new daily COVID-19 cases broken

NANAIMO - The upward trend of increasing COVID-19 cases within Island Health continued with a record-breaking 27 new cases confirmed. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced a total of 91...

Nov 27, 2020

Ladysmith lights up despite COVID-19 setback

LADYSMITH - Downtown Ladysmith is aglow with Christmas lights to bring Christmas cheer in a year when it's desperately needed. Roughly 100,000 lights flickered to life this week to drape the 1st Ave. ...

Nov 27, 2020

'They're excellent:' popular staircase to Nanaimo beach rebuilt

NANAIMO - A lengthy stairs case leading to a popular north Nanaimo beach has been rebuilt after a lengthy wait. Trades crews vacated Seabold Rotary Park on Thursday, Nov 26, revealing a freshly opened...

Nov 27, 2020

'I didn't think it would be that bad:' local businesses bank on big end to 2020

NANAIMO - This year has unleashed endless stress upon local business operators, impacting the mental and physical health of employees and customers. Retailers and service providers rely on cashing in ...

Nov 27, 2020