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Police seeking suspect following disturbing baseball bat attack in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Local Mounties say an 18-year-old was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after he was attacked on video in the Harewood neighbourhood.It happened on Friday, June 16 just before 5 p....
Jun 19, 2023
Notorious offender who attacked several Nanaimo area sex trade workers has jail extended
Editors note: this article contains graphic details of sexual violence. Reader discretion is strongly advised.NANAIMO - A man already jailed for similar crimes had more time added to his sentence afte...
Jun 19, 2023
Nanaimo athletes perform well at BC High School Track and Field Championships
NANAIMO - Several athletes from the Nanaimo Track and Field Club had top eight finishes at the BC High School Track and Club provincials on June 8-10.NTFC spokesperson Wanda Urbanowicz said it's one o...
Jun 18, 2023
Huge crowds anticipated for annual Father's Day classic car show in Qualicum Beach
QUALICUM BEACH - Hundreds of vehicle enthusiasts are showing off their classic cars from as far back as the 1920's to modern day models in a festival like atmosphere.The 30th anniversary Seaside Cruiz...
Jun 18, 2023
Nanaimo's Stevie Smith Bike Park to host slopestyle BMX event
NANAIMO - More than 40 riders from Vancouver Island, the US and even Mexico will take part in a freestyle event called Vancouver Island Slopestyle on Saturday, June 17.Organizer and track emcee Nate B...
Jun 17, 2023
VIU athletic director tops off huge year with CCAA's top honour
NANAIMO - Vancouver Island University's director of athletics and recreation is "surprised, shocked and humbled" to be named the 2023 Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) athletic director ...
Jun 17, 2023
'We're not seeing lot of open flames;' progress continues against Cameron Bluffs fire
NANAIMO - Crews are getting the upper hand on a wildfire churning through high-terrain timber above Cameron Lake west of Whiskey Creek. Downgraded from an out-of-control fire to one that is considered...
Jun 16, 2023
Mid Island schools benefit from 150 new child care spaces
NANAIMO - Around 150 new, licensed child care spaces are now available in the Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District (SD 68) with the opening of two new child care centres. The new spaces will be split bet...
Jun 16, 2023
Rise in hate concerns B.C. human rights commissioner
NANAIMO - The COVID-19 pandemic caused a significant rise in hate-related incidents, with Vancouver Island second behind the Lower Mainland in reported occurrences. That's according to the B.C. human ...
Jun 16, 2023
Expansion complete at in-demand north Nanaimo French Immersion school
NANAIMO - Following prolonged construction delays, crews have at last completed a substantial addition to an over-capacity French immersion school in Nanaimo.School district 68 officials are expecting...
Jun 15, 2023