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Football Nanaimo teams nearly full for fall season

NANAIMO - The preseason is underway for the atom, pee wee, bantam and midget teams with Football Nanaimo.Club president Wanda Currie said there aren't many spaces left on any of their teams."We're ful...

Aug 24, 2024

Man pleads guilty in connection to death of former girlfriend in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - A local man has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of a woman three years ago. Kyle Gordon Ordway, 39, formally entered a guilty plea to manslaughter in B.C. Supreme Court in Nanaim...

Alex Rawnsley Aug 21, 2024

Mid Island Pirates secure national U18 silver medal following dreadful regular season

NANAIMO - Success didn't appear to be in the cards for the Mid Island Pirates following an agonizing last-place finish in the Premier Baseball League (PBL) regular season this year. Following a 7-31 c...

Daryl Major Aug 21, 2024

Grizzly bear and cubs seen on northern Vancouver Island possible sign of recolonization

NANAIMO - A rare sighting of grizzly bears may soon become more common after a mother grizzly and her two cubs were recently spotted on the north Island. A photographer was able to capture the three b...

Aug 20, 2024

Notable injection of rain falls following long dry stretch

NANAIMO - A lengthy stretch of summer-like conditions has given way to recent rains on the mid Island, with additional precipitation expected.According to Environment Canada, 12.3 millimeters (mm) of ...

Aug 19, 2024

'We're really pleased:' over 115,000 view Parksville Beach Festival sand sculptures

PARKSVILLE - A solid stretch of amazing weather contributed to an increase in visitors to the annual Beach Festival. A total of 115,203 visitors were recorded entering the gates of the Sand Sculpting ...

Alex Rawnsley Aug 19, 2024

NightOwls make progress but fall short of playoffs in year three

NANAIMO - The NightOwls will enter season four of their foray into West Coast League baseball looking for their first playoff appearance.The team went 26-28 in 2024, finishing just outside the playoff...

Aug 18, 2024

Family duo channelling Mario Kart & cancer victory for Nanaimo soap box derby race

NANAIMO - A new hill marks a new challenge for a new group of 52 brave racers all looking to raise money for a local non-profit.The 2024 Hub City Soap Box Derby runs down Franklyn St. in the downtown ...

Aug 18, 2024

Lantzville pride shines through with Minetown Day

LANTZVILLE - For nearly 50 years people in Lantzville and the surrounding area gather for a popular community-driven annual celebration. Minetown Day happens on Saturday, Aug. 17, with most of the eve...

Aug 17, 2024

‘The type of show that you'd expect in a big city:’ fireworks to ignite above Parksville

PARKSVILLE - Thousands of people will converge on Parksville's waterfront for a dazzling fireworks display punching well above the city's weight class. Quality Foods Festival of Lights marks the unoff...

Aug 17, 2024