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Nanaimo minor sports on the verge of returning after COVID-19 cancellations, delays

NANAIMO - The crack of the bat, the smell of fresh cut grass and the sounds of happy young ball players are returning to the Harbour City.Nanaimo Minor Baseball will be back the week of June 22.Associ...

Jun 18, 2020

Nanaimo nightclub faces uncertain future, threats of violence ahead of planned re-opening

NANAIMO - A local nightclub is gearing up to open for the first time in three months under a cloud of confusion.Koncept Nightclub in Nanaimo's downtown will re-open on Saturday, June 20 despite mixed ...

Jun 18, 2020

Island remains flat for COVID-19 cases, community outbreaks indicate fragile defences

NANAIMO - Despite another rise in active cases, the number of daily confirmed positive COVID-19 tests remains low in the province and non-existent on Vancouver Island..Provincial health officer Dr. Bo...

Jun 18, 2020

Sports courts and fields re-opening across Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Chances to get outside for outdoor recreation are slowly expanding.Sports fields in the City of Nanaimo re-opened on Thursday, June 18. Sports courts are expected to be open by Monday, June ...

Jun 18, 2020

Blow torch used to burn weeds backfires on Parksville home owner

PARKSVILLE - A recent attempt to burn unwanted weeds under a cedar hedge in Parksville went completely off the rails.Parksville Fire Rescue assistant chief Steven Liedl said damage caused by misuse of...

Jun 18, 2020

Nanaimo's popular water parks spraying again

NANAIMO - Valves are opening up for the summer to cool down youngsters at Nanaimo's water parks.The seasonal institution will see the City's three main spray parks open daily between 9 a.m and 8 p.m. ...

Jun 18, 2020

Former Nanaimo prosecutor disbarred for ignoring relevant evidence in murder case

NANAIMO - A former Crown prosecutor based in Nanaimo is disbarred from practicing law for five years after failing to uphold his obligations while handling a homicide case.David Allen Kidd was punishe...

Jun 17, 2020

Vancouver Island still COVID-free as province deals with additional health care system outbreaks

NANAIMO - Vancouver Island remains without an active case of the coronavirus as 19 new cases of the respiratory virus were revealed around the province. The Island Health region remained at 130 total ...

Alex Rawnsley Jun 17, 2020

Liquor store 'armed robbery' sparks massive police response

NANAIMO - A cigarette lighter sparked a heavy police response in north Nanaimo late last week.Nanaimo RCMP said they were called to Piper's Lagoon Liquor Store around 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 12 when...

Jun 17, 2020

Cost of new Nanaimo fire hall rises significantly to $20 million

NANAIMO - COVID-19 and vastly underestimated size requirements are factors substantially driving up the cost of replacing the #1 fire hall in downtown Nanaimo.A City staff reported the lowest tender p...

Jun 17, 2020