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Miami Marlins draft former Nanaimo NightOwls catcher

NANAIMO - A huge senior year by a Duncan, B.C. product caught the attention of the Miami Marlins. Connor Caskenette, a 22-year-old catcher, was snared in the 12th round of the Major League Baseball dr...

Jul 16, 2024

Vacant Nanaimo care facility to be converted into supportive housing

NANAIMO - Over 70 more supportive housing units are coming to central Nanaimo inside a vacant former care facility. The province, through BC Housing, announced Nanaimo Travellers Lodge at 1298 Nelson ...

Alex Rawnsley Jul 16, 2024

Nanaimo fire chief optimistic about reinforcements amid high call volumes

NANAIMO - Building up the number of firefighters to more effectively serve the community is starting to pay off, according to Nanaimo Fire Rescue. Chief Tim Doyle expects by March 1, 2025, they'll hav...

Daryl Major Jul 16, 2024

'I really look forward to the day where we put ourselves out of business:’ new releases boosts marmot population

NANAIMO - Rebuilding the endangered Vancouver Island marmot received a boost with about 60 of the herbivores strategically released into the wild lately. Nanaimo based Marmot Recovery Foundation (MRF)...

Jul 14, 2024

Nanaimo's signature pickleball tournament takes over Oliver Woods

NANAIMO - It's a milestone year for the Nanaimo Indoor Pickleball Tournament. The 10th annual event takes place Saturday, July 13 and Sunday, July 14 at the Oliver Woods Community Centre with over 200...

Alex Rawnsley Jul 13, 2024

Local dragon boaters help save Nanaimo event from sinking

NANAIMO - A group of mid Island dragon boaters navigated the choppy waters of keeping a beloved major paddling event afloat. Angels Abreast, which was instrumental in launching the Nanaimo Dragon Boat...

Jul 12, 2024

Nanaimo fire crews quickly knock down fast-moving brush fire along E&N Trail

NANAIMO - Within a matter of a few minutes a small spot fire expanded to about 30 square feet beside the E&N Trail across from Long Lake. The fire was reported on Thursday, July 11 shortly before ...

Jul 12, 2024

'It's an event not to miss:' world-class sand sculptors about to rise on Parksville's waterfront

PARKSVILLE - Some of the top sand sculptors on the planet have converged on Parksville for the mid-Island region's most popular summer attraction. The Sand Sculpting Competition & Exhibition offic...

Daryl Major Jul 12, 2024

Nanaimo contractors act quickly to douse brush fire

NANAIMO - Local contractors are being hailed heroes for quick action in extinguishing a brush fire.Flames were reported coming from a wooded area next to a vacant apartment building undergoing renovat...

Jul 11, 2024

Hefty fines issued for illegal oyster harvesting in Deep Bay

NANAIMO - Three people were fined a total of $13,500 after they pleaded guilty to several Fisheries Act violations involving oysters north of Qualicum Beach in Deep Bay. Chung Ya Lao, Chun Shui Tu, an...

Alex Rawnsley Jul 09, 2024