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Top stories of 2023: Viral stories highlight Island's popular people and events
NANAIMO - A number of local stories touched our readers in a variety of ways, whether it be through humour, heartache, or overcoming amazing obstacles.Despite challenges for Canadian news media and so...
Dec 27, 2023
City of Nanaimo hosts New Year's Day family event
NANAIMO - A family-friendly, activity based event sums up the City of Nanaimo's New Year's Day event at Beban Park. Held on Monday, Jan. 1 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., Nanaimo's Parks, Recreation and Cultu...
Dec 27, 2023
'It's going to be interesting:' slim chance remains for a Nanaimo white Christmas
NANAIMO - Those dreaming of a white Christmas could have their wish come true, but odds are you're more likely to catch Santa sliding down your chimney. Persistent rainfall and above normal temperatur...
Dec 20, 2023
After long three-year absence, legendary polar bear plunge returns to Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Sorely missed by a dedicated, brave and arguably loose-screwed group of people, a beloved Boxing Day tradition is back this year in Nanaimo. The 64th annual Frank Ney Memorial Polar Bear Swi...
Dec 19, 2023
'Our team is like a family:' Nanaimo team to wear Orange Jersey Project jerseys
NANAIMO - Wins have been piling up for the Nanaimo U13 Tier 1 Clippers this season, and so has the team's identity off the ice. The Nanaimo Minor Hockey club is participating in the Orange Jersey Proj...
Dec 17, 2023
'We want to become a permanent recycling centre:' Parksville waste diversion service continues
PARKSVILLE - A popular non curbside recycling service for the Parksville Qualicum Beach area is far more than a flash in the pan.The Parksville Community Centre Society (PCCS) and Recycle BC recently ...
Dec 14, 2023
Nanaimo's Matthew Wood named to Canada's world junior selection camp
NANAIMO - Matthew Wood has a chance to solidify a spot on Canada's 2024 World Junior Championship team. The Nanaimo Minor Hockey product was named by Hockey Canada on Tuesday, Dec 5 to its 30-player s...
Dec 05, 2023
Local football teams primed for provincial title games at BC Place
PARKSVILLE - A pair of Vancouver Island teams are heading to the home of the B.C. Lions to try and bring home hardware at the BC Secondary School Football Championship. John Barsby Secondary School's ...
Dec 01, 2023
'Cram-A-Cruiser' holiday donation event sets up in Ladysmith
LADYSMITH - Front-line emergency responders in Ladysmith are asking for donations to help those in need this holiday season.Ladysmith RCMP, in partnership with Ladysmith Fire Rescue and local paramedi...
Dec 01, 2023
Beloved Nanaimo fair trade store ready for holiday rush
NANAIMO - Unique in so many ways, Global Village Nanaimo offers an unparalleled local shopping experience.The non-profit organization, one year removed from its 25th anniversary, provides a range of h...
Nov 26, 2023