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Court of Appeal orders graduated fines if unsanctioned Mudge Island seawall remains standing

NANAIMO - A Mudge Island waterfront seawall built to stop erosion must be torn down by this fall before graduated fines kick in.A recent BC Court of Appeal judgment followed a contempt of court ruling...

Jul 31, 2023

'Worth every penny:' free Love Your City event returns to Maffeo Sutton Park

NANAIMO - Grab your family for a day of fun this Sunday, but you can leave your wallet at home. The Oceanside Church on Jingle Pot Rd. in Nanaimo is holding its 24th annual Love Your City event at Maf...

Jul 30, 2023

VI Raiders look to get back to the playoffs in 2023

NANAIMO - The VI Raiders expect 2023 to be a season of growth and change.Jay Daniels will take the reins as head coach and on the field the team has a very high roster turnover after a 1-9 season.Gene...

Jul 29, 2023

Inaugural Snuneymuxw Days to draw thousands of people

NANAIMO - Sports, cultural events, an expansive vendor market and family fun headline a busy weekend at Snuneymuxw First Nation's south Nanaimo No. 1 reserve. The First Nation is debuting Snuneymuxw D...

Jul 28, 2023

Errington wildlife rehab centre has unique relationship with bear cubs

ERRINGTON - Tough love adequately describes how staff and volunteers at the renowned North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre (NIWRC) treat its black bears prior to release back into the wild. Believed t...

Jul 28, 2023

Nanaimo to Cowichan Express route yielding positive rider results after first year

NANAIMO - Following its first year of being active, the Nanaimo Cowichan Express (NCX) transit link is meeting expectations. The daily transit link between Nanaimo and Duncan launched in March 2022, a...

Jul 27, 2023

Firearms charges stem from pair of unrelated incidents along Nanaimo's Cavan St.

NANAIMO - Multiple arrests and charges have been laid after a pair of firearms-related calls on a downtown Nanaimo street. Local RCMP officers were first called to the 100 block of Cavan St. on Monday...

Jul 27, 2023

Province to launch vandalism relief rebates for small businesses

NANAIMO - A $10.5 million fund is aimed at helping small business operators absorb costs associated with vandalism, as well as help pay for preventative measures like security cameras.The program will...

Jul 26, 2023

Highway crash in Ladysmith leads to critical injuries

LADYSMITH - A two vehicle crash along the highway has caused significant injuries to two people. BC RCMP confirmed the Trans Canada Hwy. crash just south of First Ave. during the noon hour on Wednesda...

Jul 26, 2023

Nanaimo Pickleball Club put on successful ninth annual indoor tournament

NANAIMO - The Nanaimo Pickleball Club recently held its largest event of the year. The ninth annual indoor pickleball tournament took place at Oliver Woods Community Centre on July 15 and 16. Event sp...

Alex Rawnsley Jul 26, 2023