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Oceanside Generals adjust dedicated dressing room plan
PARKSVILLE - Prior plans to build a new dressing room for the Oceanside Generals have been put on ice in favour of a revamped approach. An envisioned construction project for a new dressing room beyon...
Apr 27, 2025
Nanaimo Hornets to host men's and women's BC rugby semifinals
NANAIMO - The Hornets rugby program is preparing for a pair of BC semifinals on home field. On Saturday, April 26, the Division 2 women and Division 1 men will play their final matches at Pioneer Park...
Apr 26, 2025
Woman sentenced for Parksville crash resulting in husband’s death
NANAIMO - An inattentive driver's husband was killed in a single-vehicle wreck where a car hit a road sign, lost control and went airborne before crashing alongside the Inland Island Hwy. near the Alb...
Apr 25, 2025
New urgent and primary care centre about to open in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Island Health is a week away from opening a clinic to provide timely primary care to thousands of patients. Located on Barons Rd. at Norwell Dr., an Island Health-operated clinic features a ...
Apr 24, 2025
Devoted Nanaimo student lands prestigious scholarship
NANAIMO - A serious car crash played a pivotal role in the life of an impactful local high school student, who's eager to make his mark in the world. In many ways, Rocky Sloan already has. He and his ...
Apr 24, 2025
Man avoids jail for punching woman at Nanaimo SOGI protest
NANAIMO - A local man will avoid a criminal record if he behaves for the next year after being found guilty of punching a woman during a protest in front of City Hall in 2023. Nicholas James Matear, 3...
Apr 22, 2025
'The end is in sight:' volunteers clear huge amount of English ivy from small island off Nanoose
NANOOSE BAY - A small island off the coast of central Vancouver Island is a little clearer for Earth Day thanks to the work of volunteers. Nearly 30 staff and volunteers with BC Marine Trails worked b...
Apr 22, 2025
VIEx shift to September appears to be a hit
NANAIMO - Pushing back Nanaimo's annual fair by a month has been a well-received move, according to a Vancouver Island Exhibition (VIEx) representative. Michelle Solloway, director of social media &am...
Apr 22, 2025
Federal NDP leader focuses on healthcare during Nanaimo visit
NANAIMO - With polls widely suggesting support for the NDP is fading, its leader is on Vancouver Island with one week to go in the election campaign. Jagmeet Singh, flanked by Nanaimo-Ladysmith incumb...
Apr 21, 2025
Wildcard meteor showers could put on a show
NANAIMO - While it's not a headliner by meteor shower standards, devoted stargazers will be looking upward this week. The peak of the annual Lyrid meteor shower takes place overnight on Monday and Tue...
Apr 21, 2025