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Disgraced former Nanaimo youth advocate tried to bribe clients for sexual favours

Editor's note: This story contains content which may be inappropriate for some readers. Discretion is advised.NANAIMO - Gifts and employment were offered by the former Nanaimo Aboriginal Centre (NAC) ...

Jul 19, 2022

Fire-ravaged Departure Bay Activity Centre won't be repaired, facility to be demolished

NANAIMO - What's left of a community hall in the heart of Nanaimo's Departure Bay neighbourhood will be torn down, the City of Nanaimo confirmed.The City stated it recently received notice from its in...

Jul 18, 2022

Nanaimo non-profits making the most out of latest provincial grants

NANAIMO - A number of mid-Island non-profits received a welcome boost from the provincial government this week. North of $3 million worth of grants were handed out to over 80 organizations as part of ...

Jul 15, 2022

New VIU Mariners women's soccer coach ready to tackle the PACWEST

NANAIMO - The VIU Mariners women's soccer team is looking forward to a new season with a new coach.Bobbie Taylor who was a player with the Malaspina College Mariners from 1988-91 and a coach in the 20...

Jul 15, 2022

Save Old Growth Nanaimo shifting protest focus away from highway blockades

NANAIMO - The practice of sitting on and sometimes gluing themselves to area highways in the name of forest protection appears to be over for now.Demonstrators from Save Old Growth in Nanaimo angered ...

Jul 12, 2022

Nanaimo Ball Hockey League wraps up first season

NANAIMO - It started small but has ended with some provincial representation for the region's best ballers.The inaugural season of the Nanaimo Ball Hockey League began with free agent playing sessions...

Jul 12, 2022

Summer reading club 'helps to bridge the gap' for youth over summer break

NANAIMO - Local Island libraries are working to keep young minds sharp between semesters with their summer reading club.It's a province-wide free literacy program available at public libraries and onl...

Jul 11, 2022

New 4-way stop aims to brake frustrations at downtown Nanaimo intersection

NANAIMO - A new four-way stop intersection will be under the watchful eye of City of Nanaimo officials.The prior three-way stop sign suddenly gave way to a four-way stop sign at the Victoria/Wallace/A...

Jul 10, 2022

Junior A Timbermen earn first round bye after very strong 2022 season

NANAIMO - The Junior A Timbermen are coming off their most successful regular season in franchise history.In the first full campaign since 2019 Nanaimo finished 10-4 giving the club it's best ever win...

Jul 10, 2022

Nanaimo Dragon Boat Festival launches anticipated summer events season

NANAIMO - For the first time in two long years, summer events season in Nanaimo will feel a lot closer to normal.The Nanaimo Dragon Boat Festival's return marks the first of three major events on the ...

Jul 09, 2022