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'It was a big motivation for us:' Nanaimo Senior B Timbermen return after missing 2022 season

NANAIMO - A longstanding local lacrosse team previously on life support has been revived, thanks to a group of its players.The West Coast Senior Lacrosse Association officially reinstated the Nanaimo ...

Jan 19, 2023

Nanaimo doctor sparks motivation during National Non Smoking Week

NANAIMO - A local family doctor and smoking cessation specialist is highlighting the importance of butting out. Dr. Derek Poteryko said National Non Smoking Week, headlined by Weedless Wednesday, is a...

Daryl Major Jan 18, 2023

Historic international curling tour stops in Qualicum Beach

QUALICUM BEACH - Every five years competitive curlers meeting up for a longstanding tradition between competitors in Canada and Scotland. At stake is the prized 120-year-old Strathcona Cup, the oldest...

Jan 13, 2023

'We really felt it was important to give back:' Nanaimo SAR to donate tree-chipping proceeds

NANAIMO - A valued non-profit organization responding to people in distress at a moment's notice is coming through yet again, but in a different way.Nanaimo Search and Rescue is donating all of its pr...

Jan 07, 2023

Some Saskatchewan Sunwing passengers make it home, others make their own way back

REGINA - Some Sunwing travellers from Saskatchewan say the airline is leaving them at airports in other provinces, while another says her flight from Mexico that made it to Regina had dozens of empty ...

Jan 03, 2023

New Years Day Polar Bear Splash returns to Parksville's waterfront

PARKSVILLE - A beloved local event may be chilly, but the reception won't be icy from hundreds of expected participants.On-site registration starts on Sunday. Jan 1 at 11:30 a.m., while the horn blows...

Jan 01, 2023

Court hears disturbing details of Nanaimo man's child porn offences

Editors note: content in this article may not be suitable for some readers. Discretion is advised.NANAIMO - A repeat sex offender busted with a substantial collection of media depicting children being...

Dec 29, 2022

Top stories of 2022: Fast-ferry between Nanaimo and Vancouver months away from launching

NANAIMO - "I'll believe it when I see it", "I've heard this before", "Yeah right".Those common and completely justified reactions from many Nanaimoites followed a celebratory event last month declarin...

Dec 28, 2022

Top Stories of 2022: Health restrictions ease, events return to normal

NANAIMO - It seems so long ago now, but numerous pandemic-related restrictions in place earlier this year were lifted in phases by April as the threat of the Omicron variant wore off.We're still impac...

Dec 20, 2022

'Quite impressive:' strong compliance during initial impaired driving blitz in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Impaired driving was at a minimum when Nanaimo RCMP's first winter CounterAttack check stop greeted drivers, and local police hope the trend continues.Nanaimo Res. RCMP Cst. Gary O'Brien sai...

Dec 08, 2022