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Man seriously injured following Nanaimo Parkway shooting, search for gun continues

NANAIMO - Local Mounties have one person in custody following a shooting along the Nanaimo Parkway.Emergency personnel from Nanaimo RCMP, Nanaimo Fire Rescue and BC Ambulance responded to the Nanaimo ...

Aug 02, 2022

Woman avoids jail after attacking nurse outside Nanaimo hospital

NANAIMO - A nurse remains unable to return to the job she loves following an unprovoked attack as she was about to drive home from work.The woman responsible received a conditional discharge, meaning ...

Aug 02, 2022

VIU to host CCAA women's volleyball nationals in 2023

NANAIMO - The drive for five straight CCAA women's volleyball championships will culminate on the VIU Mariners home court.The four time defending national champions will host the 2023 women's tourname...

Jul 30, 2022

'We never got to the position we're in today:' Snuneymuxw First Nation, BC Ferries sign landmark agreement

NANAIMO - It's being billed as a path forward and a starting point for a better relationship.A new agreement between Snuneymuxw First Nation (SFN) and BC Ferries is the first one of its kind for the f...

Jul 28, 2022

Judge denies bail for accused Nanaimo murderer

NANAIMO - A woman charged with murdering her ex-boyfriend in Nanaimo lost her bid to be freed prior to going on trial.Paris Jayanne Laroche, 26, was denied bail following a 35-minute decision read out...

Jul 28, 2022

Campfires remain permitted for August long weekend

NANAIMO - A B.C. Day long weekend hot dog or s'more is still on the menu, despite a stretch of extra hot, dry weather.The Coastal Fire Centre confirmed it will not implement a campfire ban for the reg...

Jul 28, 2022

Man caught in high-profile Nanaimo child luring sting avoids jail

NANAIMO - A man busted for trying to meet up with a 14-year-old boy who turned out to be a well known vigilante pedophile hunter escaped going to jail.A sentencing hearing for Cory John Lloyd, 42, was...

Jul 27, 2022

Bathtub race takes over Nanaimo's waterfront Sunday

NANAIMO - Following a two year layoff, bathtubs are once again revved up and ready to race in Nanaimo's signature event.The 53rd annual World Championship Bathtub Race has 25 contestants registered in...

Jul 24, 2022

Nanaimo building permits on track for record-setting year

NANAIMO - The City of Nanaimo is on pace for another record-breaking year for building permit values.As of June 30, building permit values were $319 million, which puts it on pace to break the 2019 re...

Jul 23, 2022

Popular Parksville playground in line for additional accessibility upgrades

PARKSVILLE - Federal funding will bring more accessibility features to a high-use Parksville playground. The $300,000 grant for Lions Ventureland Playground complements a $100,000 City of Parksville c...

Jul 22, 2022