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Man sentenced for woeful neglect of Ladysmith dog

NANAIMO - Citing a communication breakdown with his father, a man was fined $1,500 and banned from being responsible for an animal for five years after neglecting his young dog. Sean Scott Modeste, 27...

Ian Holmes Aug 14, 2025

VIDEO: Alberni Valley wildfire expands, crews encouraged by weather shift

PORT ALBERNI - Strong winds pushed B.C.'s most notable wildfire closer to Port Alberni's southern fringes, but help from more favourable weather appears imminent. An update on the morning of Thursday,...

Aug 14, 2025

Off-roading crash claims lives of Nanaimo adventure couple

NANAIMO - Well-known for documenting off-roading and camping expeditions, a Nanaimo couple has died in the terrain they cherished. Matthew Yeomans and Stacey Tourout, both in their early 30s, passed a...

Alex Rawnsley Aug 12, 2025

Near full moon dampening annual meteor shower

NANAIMO - Nearly unobstructed summer skies typically provide the perfect canvas to enjoy a reliably productive meteor display, however the moon has other ideas. A nearly full moon means the Persieds m...

Daryl Major Aug 12, 2025

Nanaimo barber recognized for Fresh Start, runner rounds Rotary Bowl track to help raise funds

NANAIMO - Dave Lawrence's first year of complimentary haircuts and handing out supplies drew about 75 school-aged kids to his Victoria Crescent shop. Around 300 kids show up annually now, with Diana K...

Ian Holmes Aug 11, 2025

Nanaimo Food truck location calendar goes live

NANAIMO - A new online calendar is dishing up dates of where Nanaimo's food trucks will be set up. On Aug. 1, the City of Nanaimo debuted its Food Truck Scheduling Calendar at Nanaimo.ca/foodtruck, wh...

Aug 10, 2025

Charity launches grants to help people impacted Wesley Ridge fire, progress against blaze continues

QUALIUCM BEACH - Well known non-profit United Way British Columbia vows to delivery funds quickly to those who need it following a large forest fire which has sent hundreds of people from their homes....

Daryl Major Aug 08, 2025

Tourists ticketed for ignoring BC Parks closure during Wesley Ridge wildfire

NANAIMO - Ontario tourists made an ill-advised stop at a beach to get up-close views of a helicopter scooping water from Cameron Lake to combat an out of control fire. It happened on Monday, Aug 4, ar...

Aug 07, 2025

Literacy Central Vancouver Island lands funding boost to meet growing demand

NANAIMO - A B.C. government funding jolt has been committed to an essential frontline Nanaimo-based literacy program. About $15,000 in additional funding from the B.C. government has been committed to...

Daryl Major Aug 06, 2025

Canadian Forces Snowbirds reveals details of Nanaimo air show

NANAIMO - For the first time in six years, the Canadian Forces Snowbirds will be performing in the Harbour City.It was announced earlier this year the squadron would perform at least one evening show ...

Aug 05, 2025