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Timing tweak for pedestrians hoped to provide safer crossings at crash-prone Nanaimo intersections

NANAIMO - A shift in timings for several signalized intersections throughout the city is hoped to provide a safer experience for pedestrians.The City of Nanaimo has moved to a "leading pedestrian inte...

Sep 19, 2023

Nanaimo Hornets rugby returns with new season looming

NANAIMO - The Hornets are gearing up for a new rugby season in men's Division 1 and 3 and women's Division 2. Practices and exhibition games are well underwaywith the regular season set to commence Oc...

Sep 19, 2023

Senior government funds set aside for downtown Nanaimo transit exchange

NANAIMO - More than $15 million will support an off-street transit exchange on Terminal Ave. at Commercial St. The federal government announced it and the province are splitting about $12 million, whi...

Alex Rawnsley Sep 18, 2023

Timbermen Sheridan and Soucy selected in NLL Draft

NANAIMO - Two members of the Nanaimo Timbermen have joined the ranks of the National Lacrosse League.In the Saturday, Sept. 16 entry draft Ryan Sheridan was picked fifth overall by Panther City, based...

Sep 18, 2023

Terry Fox's legacy continues with several mid-Island area runs, including Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Thousands of Canadians are expected to participate in an iconic annual fundraiser which has raised in excess of $850 million toward cancer research.The 43rd annual Terry Fox Run is taking pl...

Sep 17, 2023

RDN mulls chamber renovations in anticipation of future additional board members

NANAIMO - Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) officials are examining expansion plans to its primary governing space. During an RDN board meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 12., RDN directors adopted a report a...

Sep 16, 2023

Unpleasant smoky sky surprise for Vancouver Islanders

NANAIMO - Mid-Island residents woke up to the smell of smoke in the air Friday morning as wildfires continue burning across North America. Smoke from wildfires in Strathcona Provincial Park, the Lower...

Sep 15, 2023

City councillors order removal of burned-out central Nanaimo home

NANAIMO - Frustrated with no action to address a dilapidated eyesore of a property, City councillors want a Bowen Rd. home addressed immediately.During a special council meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 14 c...

Sep 15, 2023

'Everything I've dreamt has come true:' monument honouring residential school survivors finds new permanent home

NANAIMO - A powerful, unique monument shedding light on harms inflicted on residential school victims will be unveiled in a prestigious setting. Kwakiutl master carver Stan Hunt's nearly 20-foot high ...

Daryl Major Sep 15, 2023

'I'm amazed at the cost:' envisioned price tag balloons for new concession/washroom building

ERRINGTON - A necessary amenity to serve the well-used Errington Community Park has been approved, however it'll be much more expensive than the Regional District of Nanaimo hoped for. RDN directors u...

Sep 14, 2023