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Body of Nanaimo-born pilot Cpt. Kevin Hagen returns to Vancouver Island

NANAIMO - The remains of a Nanaimo-born pilot who tragically passed away in a helicopter crash are returning to Vancouver Island.A military procession of Cpt. Kevin Hagen's family and dignitaries will...

Jun 27, 2020

'I have no explanation on the severity of this evil:' Nanaimo dog escapes close call with bacon-wrapped poison

NANAIMO - A local dog owner is concerned for the safety of his pet after a close-call and string of similar potential poisonings in the region.Eric Sarno noticed his four-year-old dog Zhanta was actin...

Jun 26, 2020

Island COVID-19 cases remain flat as number of active cases plummet

NANAIMO - Vancouver Island will head into the final weekend of June with just one active case of COVID-19.A joint statement from provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and health minister Adrian D...

Jun 26, 2020

Construction nears on Hammond Bay Rd. trail as part of treatment plant upgrade

NANAIMO - A new trail will be built over the next several months alongside the pollution control centre on Hammond Bay Rd. Regional District of Nanaimo directors approved the $684,000 initiative this ...

Jun 26, 2020

VI Raiders to debut new home ground when BCFC returns

NANAIMO - When the VI Raiders get back to playing football, they'll have a new place to call home.The team will play their BCFC games at Nanaimo District Secondary School instead of their current home...

Jun 25, 2020

One active COVID-19 case remains on Vancouver Island amid double-digit spike in cases

NANAIMO - The number of COVID-19 cases in B.C. continue to grow slowly, but manageably.Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced 20 new COVID-19 cases across the province on Thursday, none ...

Jun 25, 2020

UPDATE: Missing 13-year-old Indigenous youth found safe and sound

NANAIMO - A missing 13-year-old Indigenous teen has been found. Ayla Natalie Johnson, 13, was reported located safe and sound early on Friday, June 26. She'd reportedly left her home with a friend lat...

Maria Doty Jun 25, 2020

New traffic calming measures coming to Departure Bay neighbourhood

NANAIMO - A new traffic calming test project along Departure Bay Rd. aims to eliminate speeding through the busy summer corridor.Concrete curbs will be installed along the centre line at the three ped...

Jun 25, 2020

New child care centre incoming at VIU to help students and staff

NANAIMO - A new child care centre at VIU will help ease the burden on students who are also parents. The ministry of children and family development announced the creation of the new centre at VIU's N...

Jun 25, 2020

RDN report pending to address water woes for French Creek neighbourhood

NANAIMO -More clarity to resolve longstanding murky and smelly drinking water in a portion of French Creek is expected in a month.RDN directors voted this week for a staff report within 30 days for op...

Jun 25, 2020