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Hwy. 4 at Cameron Lake closed again as rainfall creates 'increased risk of debris'

UPDATE: Drive BC now anticipates Hwy. 4 at Cameron Lake to re-open on Wednesday, Aug. 9 at 5 p.m., several hours ahead of schedule. EARLIER - Overnight rainfall has caused some additional headaches fo...

Alex Rawnsley Aug 09, 2023

'Desperately needed and long overdue:' Nanaimo health advocates push for improved cardiac care

NANAIMO - Amplified by an ever-growing and aging population, local healthcare advocates called for enhanced cardiac services for the mid and north Island residents. A Tuesday, Aug. 8 news conference s...

Alex Rawnsley Aug 09, 2023

Cyclist hit on highway south of Ladysmith, traffic delays ensue

LADYSMITH - One person was flown to hospital for treatment following a serious collision involving a vehicle and a cyclist.A statement from BC Emergency Health Services noted it received a call on Tue...

Aug 08, 2023

'There's no risk:' lightning-ignited wildfires reported in Strathcona Provincial Park

NANAIMO - Coastal Fire Centre crews are closely watching several new lightning-caused wildfires in rural sections of northern Vancouver Island. Five new small fires in Strathcona Provincial Park south...

Aug 08, 2023

Local athletes shine brightly at NAIG in Halifax

NANAIMO - Mid-island competitors including many from the Snuneymuxw First Nation performed very well at the North American Indigenous games July 15-23.Local athletes brought home medals in team sports...

Alex Rawnsley Aug 07, 2023

Clippers recruiting critical with heavy roster turnover in 2023-24

NANAIMO - The Clippers will have a very different look for the 2023-24 season.All six of the teams top scorers are moving on as graduating players or to NCAA Division 1 hockey commitments.The Clippers...

Aug 06, 2023

Family friendly & free: Ladysmith Days goes this weekend, pro wrestling makes debut at popular event

LADYSMITH - Thousands of people are expected to participate in Ladysmith Days this weekend, the community's signature summer event. Activities started on the afternoon of Friday, Aug. 4 at Coronation ...

Aug 05, 2023

Cargo vessel cleared to leave Nanaimo following recent spill, shoreline clean-up continues

NANAIMO - While officials don't know how much fuel from a docked cargo ship spilled into Nanaimo's harbour late last month, no negative impacts to wildlife have been reported so far.An update on a mul...

Aug 04, 2023

Provincial senior baseball championship gets underway at Nanaimo's Serauxmen Stadium

NANAIMO - A well established local senior team is hosting Baseball BC's highest caliber event. The Nanaimo Coal Miners and five other teams are competing int he BC Men's Provincial Championship from F...

Daryl Major Aug 04, 2023

Nanaimo box lacrosse season culminates with playoffs for WLA Timbermen

NANAIMO - All three of the top local box lacrosse teams made league playoffs in 2023 with varying degrees of success.Both the Senior B and Junior A Timbermen teams lost out to Victoria rivals in the o...

Aug 02, 2023