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Nanaimo Hells Angel jailed 6 years for drug trafficking
NANAIMO - A lengthy investigation centered on identifying and dismantling highly organized Vancouver Island drug trafficking was aided by an informant and undercover police operation. William Karl Pau...
Nov 08, 2024
Industrial real estate remains tight, however rental rates slide in Nanaimo area
NANAIMO - A competitive industrial real estate market on mid Vancouver Island continues putting a squeeze on sparse inventory. An annual fall report by commercial real estate firm Colliers Internation...
Nov 07, 2024
Pedestrian hit at south Nanaimo intersection suffers 'significant injuries'
NANAIMO - A man remains in hospital after being hit by a vehicle which failed to stop at an intersection, according to police. It happened on the Park Ave at Seventh St. on Tuesday, Nov. 5 just after ...
Nov 06, 2024
Nanaimo Council wants more info before entertaining Third Street development
NANAIMO - Conceptual infill plans for a large single-family lot just beyond Nanaimo's Old City Quarter neighbourhood doesn't have the blessing of local governors just yet. Instead of advancing the vis...
Nov 06, 2024
One person rescued, home significantly damaged in Nanaimo fire
NANAIMO - One person was rescued from an early morning house fire in Nanaimo's Uplands neighbourhood. The fire broke out shortly before 4:15 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov 5 at a home on Hillside Ave. Near Dix ...
Nov 05, 2024
Nanaimo court hears horrific case of bestiality in Qualicum Beach
Editors note: This article contains extremely graphic details depicting sexual abuse of a dog. Reader discretion is strongly advised NANAIMO - Highly unusual and bewildering behaviour by a man in Qual...
Nov 04, 2024
Mount Benson trail repairs expected to be done next summer
NANAIMO - Significant hiking trail restoration work originally scheduled to be finished this fall has been pushed back to next summer. The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) stated re-routing a 700 me...
Nov 04, 2024
'It's a great time to come by the hatchery:' annual fundraiser bolsters Nanaimo River salmon
NANAIMO - Mature salmon making a splash during their end of life journey is an annual spectacle on full display throughout the region, including streams near Nanaimo River Hatchery. The non-profit hat...
Nov 03, 2024
First place Chiefs defeat Clippers 6-1
NANAIMO - The Clippers scored the first goal but then gave up six straight to go down 6-1 in Chilliwack.Carson Lesiuk had his first goal for Nanaimo seven minutes into the contest on a sharp angled sh...
Nov 02, 2024
Nanaimo Steelmen bring high level senior hockey to the mid island
NANAIMO - Senior hockey has made a return to the Harbour City.The Nanaimo Steelmen are in their second season playing AA men's hockey with home games in both Nanaimo and Port Alberni.Goaltender and te...
Nov 02, 2024