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UPDATE: Ocean Mile Swim in Qualicum Beach to proceed as planned

UPDATE: The Ocean Mile Swim will take place as scheduled on Sunday, Aug. 18 at 3 p.m., the Town of Qualicum Beach announced. The status of the race was in question due to potential poor weather condit...

Alex Rawnsley Aug 16, 2024

'Let's house people here:' Nanaimo micro units converted from office building ready for tenants

NANAIMO - A former downtown office building turned micro-unit housing complex is expected to open shortly following a vision by a pair of developers to fill an increasingly popular market.Renovations ...

Alex Rawnsley Aug 15, 2024

District of Lantzville buys two lots near village core

LANTZVILLE - A pair of neighbouring properties purchased by the District of Lantzville are intended for potential development and community use. In a news release, the District announced the purchase ...

Daryl Major Aug 15, 2024

Roadrunners two day ball hockey tournament continues to grow

NANAIMO - The Harbour City's biggest annual ball hockey tournament wrapped at the Harewood Covered Box.The Roadrunners Summer Classic had 20 teams spread across four different divisions, held Saturday...

Aug 13, 2024

All Abilities Golf Championship kicks off in Qualicum Beach

QUALICUM BEACH - A local golf course where attempts are being made to assist players with various challenges is hosting a unique tournament returning for its second year. The second annual All Abiliti...

Daryl Major Aug 12, 2024

New Nanaimo pickleball courts under construction

NANAIMO - Crews have begun site preparation at Beban Park for a substantial new pickleball facility expected to open in October. The City's manager of parks operations Charlotte Davis said nearly $520...

Aug 10, 2024

‘It’s not a perfect scenario:’ Victoria HarbourCats forced to play key home playoff game in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - While it's not the home field advantage a south Island West Coast League baseball team was hoping for, the Victoria HarbourCats will try to claw out a victory at historic Seraxumen Stadium. ...

Aug 10, 2024

Crews battle forest fire along Nanaimo River

NANAIMO - Crews from multiple fire departments responded to a forest fire on the Nanaimo River on the afternoon of Friday, Aug. 9.The fire is south of Blind Lake on the north side of the river in the ...

Aug 09, 2024

Crash snarls northbound Hwy 19 traffic through Nanoose Bay

UPDATE: By 1:30 p.m. Friday the accident scene on Hwy. 19 at Northwest Bay Rd. had been cleared. Northbound congestion is expected to ease with both lanes re-opened.==EARLIER - A multi-vehicle crash i...

Aug 09, 2024

'Important part of the arts community:' Nanaimo Fringe Festival returns with 10-day event

NANAIMO - A popular summer staple of music, comedy, and creative performing art is back. The 14 annual Nanaimo Fringe Festival starts on Thursday, Aug. 8 and runs until Aug. 18, with both the Port The...

Aug 08, 2024