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Impaired driver on Gabriola Island sentenced for hitting teen left with life-altering brain injury

NANAIMO - Life hasn't been the same for a young Nanaimo man since he was hit and thrown into a ditch by an impaired driver on Gabriola Island.Josh Marsh was walking home from work during a clear eveni...

May 08, 2023

Nanaimo Junior A Timbermen make personnel changes on and off the floor for 2023

NANAIMO - The Junior A Timbermen had an impressive run in 2022 but the organization will have a much different look heading into the new season.At 10-4 the Tmen finished second in the BCJALL regular s...

May 07, 2023

Enhanced ComiCon event takes over Nanaimo mall

NANAIMO - Following a widely successful event last year following a pandemic hiatus, the Curious ComiCon 2023 is back in Nanaimo for its sixth year. The all-age, free event is being hosted again by Cu...

May 06, 2023

2-year-old reportedly assaulted in Parksville, RCMP seek witnesses

PARKSVILLE - Oceanside RCMP hope public tips advance an investigation into a disturbing report of a young child being assaulted in Parksville.Oceanside RCMP Sgt. Shane Worth says on Wednesday, May 3 a...

May 05, 2023

Multiple Nanaimo businesses affected by early morning fire

NANAIMO - An early Friday morning fire substantially damaged an office complex behind Country Club Centre.Emergency crews were called to the Norwell Professional Centre at 3260 Norwell Dr. on Friday, ...

May 05, 2023

Substantial housing boost envisioned for Te’tuxwtun project in Harewood

NANAIMO - A long-discussed housing project in the Harewood neighbourhood features a dramatic boost in housing, according to a newly released draft concept plan.The Te'tuxwtun plan outlined on the BC H...

May 05, 2023

Snowbirds training wrapping up in Comox Valley ahead of summer tour

COMOX - The Canadian Forces Snowbirds are busy in their final week of training on the mid-Island in preparation for their summer tour.The Snowbirds first arrived in the Comox Valley on April 18 for th...

May 04, 2023

Missing & murdered Indigenous women walk and event scheduled in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - A community walk aims to raise awareness and honour missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit individuals (MMIWG2S+). Friday, May 5 marks the national MMIWG2S+ awareness da...

May 04, 2023

Nanaimo man convicted of assaulting woman in townhouse, jury hung on 2 more charges

Editor's Note: This story contains details which may be disturbing for some readers. Discretion is advised. NANAIMO - Jurors working overtime couldn't reach a unanimous decision in the case of a man a...

May 04, 2023

Dover Bay Secondary Robotics Club makes all the right shots

NANAIMO - A group of high school students in Nanaimo have their own twist on Canada's pastime. Dover Bay Secondary School Robotics Club members came first place in recent regional and provincial compe...

May 03, 2023