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Crews complete Village Way Path project on Gabriola Island

NANAIMO - A key pedestrian pathway project along a busy stretch of road on Gabriola Island is complete. A contractor on behalf of the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) paved 850 meters of gravel path...

Apr 05, 2024

'It's just malicious:' Parksville's mayor enraged with ongoing Community Park vandalism

PARKSVILLE - A newly opened accessible washroom building on Parkville's waterfront was damaged to the tune of $6,000.It happened sometime on the afternoon of Sunday, March 31, with Parksville Mayor Do...

Alex Rawnsley Apr 04, 2024

VIDEO: Clippers begin post season journey against Victoria Grizzlies

NANAIMO - The Clippers and Grizzlies will play in the only all Vancouver Island series in the first round of the BCHL playoffs.It's Nanaimo's first series against an island club since a first round ma...

Apr 04, 2024

Ladysmith officials favour enforcement to free up downtown parking stock

LADYSMITH - Enforcement as opposed to additional inventory is seen as the answer to ensuring the downtown has enough parking options. During their Tuesday, April 2 council meeting, councillors accepte...

Alex Rawnsley Apr 04, 2024

VIDEO: Dover Bay senior boys basketball team recognized at school rally

NANAIMO - In the end, unwavering determination and skill shone through for the Dover Bay Dolphins senior boys basketball squad. On Wednesday, April 3 a school-wide assembly and banner-raising ceremony...

Alex Rawnsley Apr 03, 2024

Semi-truck snags central Nanaimo utility lines, causes significant power outage

NANAIMO -Nearly 2,000 BC Hydro customers were without power for a few hours due to significant outage.It happened on Wednesday, April 3 just after 1 p.m. on Townsite Rd. near Bowen Rd. behind the Shel...

Apr 03, 2024

UPDATE: Nanaimo RCMP arrest wanted man with history of violence & unpredictable behaviour

NANAIMO - On Thursday, April 4 Nanaimo RCMP announced Cody Edward Ranger had been arrested, one day after issue an appeal for his whereabouts. EARLIER- The public is being asked to help in loca...

Ian Holmes Apr 03, 2024

One day closure prevents access to Mt. Benson's summit

NANAIMO - Managing hazardous trees on a section of a popular hiking trail resulted in a temporary closure of the primary route leading up Mt. Benson. An extended section of trail beyond the first view...

Alex Rawnsley Apr 03, 2024

Cool, dry March for Nanaimo does little to ease drought concerns

NANAIMO - Despite a few warm days, March was a bit cooler than normal temperature-wise for the mid-Island with the lack of precipitation continuing to cause concern.Environment Canada meteorologist Br...

Apr 02, 2024

Nanaimo RCMP arrest pair for allegedly stealing truck in Comox

NANAIMO - Technology played a key role in reuniting a Comox homeowner with his truck.Nanaimo RCMP Res. Cst. Gary O'Brien said on Friday, March 22 at 2:30 a.m. a Comox homeowner immediately reported hi...

Apr 02, 2024