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Departure Bay Beach hosts Canada Day Bathtub tuneup race

NANAIMO - There will be no shortage of Canada Day festivities in Nanaimo. In addition to all the action at Maffeo Sutton Park, the Loyal Nanaimo Bathtub Society is hosting a warm-up Bathtub race on Sa...

Alex Rawnsley Jun 29, 2023

Private members bill aims to increase penalties for attacks against first responders

NANAIMO - Members of the federal NDP are raising the profile of a bill crafted to increase punishments for physical attacks against firefighters, paramedics and other first responders. Introduced by L...

Jun 28, 2023

Clippers excited about upcoming 2023-24 schedule

NANAIMO - The Clippers 2023-24 BCHL schedule has been released with a start date of Friday, Sept. 22.Nanaimo will open at home against the Cowichan Valley Capitals and conclude their opening weekend w...

Jun 28, 2023

Drought-like conditions in Nanaimo region waterways providing 'context for the summer ahead'

NANAIMO - While the situation is by no means dire, groundwater supply in many areas of the mid Island area aren't exactly flush, and it's only late June. Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) data showed...

Daryl Major Jun 28, 2023

Crash near Nanaimo construction workers leads to charges against allegedly impaired, speeding driver

NANAIMO - A man faces several charges for allegedly speeding on a closed portion of local highway, then getting in a physical confrontation with a police officer after crashing his car. Kaden Nelson B...

Jun 27, 2023

Disaster averted following latest weed-fighting torch fire in Qualicum Beach

QUALICUM BEACH - A number of garden enthusiasts in the Qualicum Beach area are taking severe risks while ridding unwanted vegetation from their properties. On Saturday, June 24 Qualicum Beach Fire Res...

Daryl Major Jun 27, 2023

City gauging private sector interest in redeveloping former Jean Burns building site

NANAIMO - Developers are being sought to submit their ideas to transform a vacant lot at a high-profile downtown Nanaimo intersection.The City of Nanaimo announced on Monday, June 26 an expression of ...

Jun 26, 2023

Man jailed for driving offences, including fleeing police in truck tied to infamous Lantzville mischief case

NANAIMO - An unenviable driving record caught up to a Nanaimo man sentenced to six months behind bars for a series of infractions while behind the wheel. Brandon James Sharp, 33, was jailed recently f...

Jun 26, 2023

Annual justice march for Lisa Marie Young to occur in downtown Nanaimo

NANAIMO - A woman presumed dead who has been missing for more than two decades still has plenty of support in keeping her cold case alive. Lisa Marie Young vanished in the early morning hours of June ...

Jun 24, 2023

10 year jail sentence for Nanaimo man's sexual abuse & online exploitation of his daughter

Editors note: This story contains details of sexual abuse of a child, which could disturb some readers. Discretion is strongly advised.NANAIMO - Details of repeated sexual assaults by a father against...

Jun 23, 2023