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Construction to begin on new washroom & storage facility for improved Nanoose Bay park
NANOOSE BAY- A once neglected park now outfitted with several new sports courts will have additional features in the months ahead.Regional District of Nanaimo board of directors recently approved a $6...
Jan 23, 2023
One person killed following stabbing at Nanaimo's Port Place Shopping Centre
NANAIMO - A person has died from stab wounds following a violent incident in the parking lot of a downtown shopping complex.Emergency first responders from Nanaimo RCMP, Fire Rescue and BC Emergency H...
Jan 23, 2023
'I lost sight of everything:' Nanaimo drug dealer aims to avoid jail following significant bust
NANAIMO - A positive childhood in a loving home didn't stop a Nanaimo man from self-destructing while entrenched in the often unforgiving world of drug dealing and addiction. Chad Michael Kirk, 38, so...
Jan 23, 2023
Man charged following shooting at Bowen Rd. home, faces other serious allegations
NANAIMO - Police believe the same man was involved in two violent incidents involving a gun and knife on back-to-back days early last month in Nanaimo.Jordan Reginald White is facing four charges from...
Jan 22, 2023
Nanaimo Squash Club preparing for annual open tournament
NANAIMO - The biggest event on the 2023 calendar for the Nanaimo Squash Club happens in the first month of the year.The Nanaimo Open will run from Jan. 27-29 with five divisions and men's and women's ...
Jan 21, 2023
Motorcyclist injured in late night Nanaimo crash
NANAIMO - A man was injured after the motorbike he was riding was hit by a car on the Island Hwy. at Mostar Rd.It happened on Friday, Jan 20 at 11 p.m. when the southbound motorcyclist was hit at the ...
Jan 21, 2023
Nanaimo MP pushes for alcohol warning labels, elevated health risks cited in updated research
NANAIMO - Evidence showing health risks linked to alcohol consumption are increasingly severe requires action from the federal government, declared the Member of Parliament for Nanaimo Ladysmith.Relea...
Jan 20, 2023
Tab continues rising for Nanaimo nuisance property, site of recent fire
NANAIMO - While a recent fire likely won't result in a bill for the property owner, costs continue to be applied by the City against a designated nuisance property on Terminal Ave. Light damage to the...
Jan 19, 2023
'It was a big motivation for us:' Nanaimo Senior B Timbermen return after missing 2022 season
NANAIMO - A longstanding local lacrosse team previously on life support has been revived, thanks to a group of its players.The West Coast Senior Lacrosse Association officially reinstated the Nanaimo ...
Jan 19, 2023
New classrooms at Dover Bay Secondary caps $3M upgrade to boost capacity
NANAIMO - Upgrades to increase capacity and the number of classrooms at Dover Bay Secondary are complete.Students returned from the winter break to four new classrooms located in the main building at ...
Jan 18, 2023