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Town of Ladysmith ramps up for abandoned dam's removal

LADYSMITH - Public opinions are welcomed to help guide the removal process of an abandoned dam in Ladysmith, which the Town says will lead to disruptions. Public feedback is being accepted before July...

Daryl Major Jun 24, 2024

Annual maintenance season sees Beban Park Pool & weight room shut down

NANAIMO - Everybody out of the pool. The City of Nanaimo has entered its annual pool closure maintenance season, starting with the shutdown of Beban Park Pool. The central Nanaimo rec centre, includin...

Jun 23, 2024

‘It just seems reckless and stupid:’ fire damages south Nanaimo campground cafe

NANAIMO - Just in time for the busy season, an apparent case of arson hit a popular cafe at a south Nanaimo campground. The fire was reported early on Friday, June 21 at Living Forest Oceanside Campgr...

Jun 21, 2024

Slopestyle mountain bike event returns to Nanaimo for a second year

NANAIMO - Nearly 40 freestyle mountain bikers are practicing and competing at the Stevie Smith Bike Park.Spokesperson Nate Berkheimer said the second-ever Vancouver Island Slopestyle event began Thurs...

Jun 21, 2024

Criminal investigation continuing into serious Nanaimo Parkway crash

NANAIMO - Local Mounties continue probing the circumstances leading to a serious collision along the Nanaimo Parkway earlier this week.Traffic was blocked off in both directions for several hours afte...

Jun 21, 2024

Stolen backpack at Duncan school nabs repeat offender 15-month jail sentence

DUNCAN - A man with a lengthy criminal history will be behind bars for the next 15 months after he stole a backpack from inside a Duncan school. North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP said on March 8 around 2:45 ...

Alex Rawnsley Jun 20, 2024

Former Nanaimo junior hockey player found not guilty of sexual assault

NANAIMO - A former local junior hockey player has been acquitted on a sexual assault charge following a trial. Justice Douglas Thompson announced the verdict in B.C. Supreme Court in Nanaimo on Thursd...

Alex Rawnsley Jun 20, 2024

Competitive season ends on a high for Nanaimo Gymnastics School

NANAIMO - The season has now ended for the elite competitive athletes at the Nanaimo Gymnastics School, but there's one session remaining for their recreational students.The Vancouver Island Champions...

Jun 20, 2024

Therapeutic garden to lift spirits at Kiwanis Village Nanaimo

NANAIMO - An emerging garden with a deeper meaning is taking shape to bring the Kiwanis Village Nanaimo (KVN) community closer together.Landscape crews and residents came together at KVN on Nelson St....

Jun 20, 2024

Rezoning approved for proposed townhouse development along Ninth St. in south Nanaimo

NANAIMO - South Nanaimo's Harewood neighbourhood could be seeing more housing options available after a pair of lots were favoured for rezoning with the goal of increasing housing density.The connecte...

Jun 19, 2024