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NANAIMO - Nanaimo Top Team had four athletes attend the Grappling Industries Brazilian jiu-jitsu event in Vancouver on July 20.The group had an impressive medal haul with three gold and two silver med...

NANAIMO - With a vital inventory of toys for young patients dwindling at Nanaimo hospital, a push is on to stock up to fulfill year-round demand. Members of the NRGH Pediatric Unit, backed by certifie...

PARKSVILLE - A local beach is now more accessible than ever, after the installation of an accessible beach mat and the donation of two beach wheelchairs.The new accessible items are now in place at Pa...

Editor's note: This story contains graphic details which may disturb some readers. Discretion is advised. NANAIMO - A woman has been found guilty of the reduced charge of second degree murder and for ...

NANAIMO -A concerned passerby phoned Nanaimo RCMP with an invaluable tip after spotting three adults "shooting up drugs" in the parking lot of a Departure Bay apartment complex. Several minutes later ...

NANAIMO - Help is on the way to address constant long line-ups at Nanaimo's lone Urgent and Primary Care Centre (UPCC) at Port Place Shopping Centre. Health Minister Adrian Dix announced at a Wednesda...

NANAIMO - A number of tweaks to the City of Nanaimo's alternative approval process (AAP) are likely coming, including allowing forms to be submitted electronically. City staff were asked in June to pr...

NANAIMO - Work has begun at a European shipyard to build the first two of four new battery-electric hybrid ferries. Two of the new Island Class vessels will serve the Nanaimo Harbour to Gabriola Islan...

NANAIMO - The Clippers have secured two important pieces of the defence corps for next season. Bowen Burke, 19, and 18-year-old Hudson Gill will help fill the gaps left by high-profile departures like...

NANAIMO - A long-promised community centre for the city's south end is rapidly moving to the top of City Council's to do list. In a split 5-3 vote, City Councillors on Monday, July 15 set in motion a ...