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Lantzville hit-and-run investigation leads to vehicle seizure

NANAIMO - Local Mounties took control of a vehicle as part of a hit-and-run in early March in Lantzville in which a couple and their two dogs were injured while out walking.Nanaimo RCMP stated their i...

Jun 23, 2022

Nanaimo Night Market debuts following two year hiatus

NANAIMO - An ever-expanding Nanaimo Night Market will undoubtedly attract thousands of people weekly to the downtown core for the balance of summer.Starting Thursday, June 23 between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m....

Jun 23, 2022

Snuneymuxw First Nation receives land as part of Sandstone development

NANAIMO - A land transfer commitment from a private developer to Snuneymuxw First Nation (SFN) is seen as a critical step in expanding opportunities for the local First Nation.During a Wednesday, June...

Jun 22, 2022

Province puts brakes on controversial Royal BC Museum replacement project

VICTORIA - The B.C. government is halting plans to replace the Royal BC Museum in downtown Victoria until they can hear from the public. The nearly $800 million proposal to rebuild the aging museum wa...

Jun 22, 2022

Second rare white raven to arrive at wildlife refuge makes substantial improvements

ERRINGTON - About a year after a rarely seen leucitic raven was rescued, a second one brought in for treatment at the North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre (NIWRC) is also on the mend.In early May wha...

Jun 22, 2022

Lock-In for Love event to honour dedicated Nanaimo SPCA worker

NANAIMO - Provincial SPCA branches want to lock you in one of their kennels for a good cause. The BC SPCA Lock-In for Love fundraising event has been going on all this month, where people get locked i...

Jun 21, 2022

More sun and warmth to finally hit mid Island as summer officially arrives

NANAIMO - It looks like the first week of summer will bring a clear sky and warm weather many Island residents have been waiting for. Environment Canada meteorologist Armel Castellan said the change i...

Jun 21, 2022

Woman found dead in south Nanaimo home deemed a homicide victim

NANAIMO - One male is in custody in connection with a fatal altercation at a home on Eighth St. in Nanaimo's Harewood neighbourhood.Nanaimo RCMP Res. Cst. Gary O'Brien said police reported to a distur...

Jun 21, 2022

Rich culture and heritage on display for Indigenous Peoples' Day

NANAIMO - June 21 marks National Indigenous Peoples' Day, a time to celebrate the heritage and diversity of First Nations, Inuit, and Mtis Peoples Canada-wide.Locally a celebration at Maffeo Sutton Pa...

Jun 21, 2022

Cat adoption fees temporarily slashed to lessen load on SPCA branches

NANAIMO - With many BC SPCA branches overwhelmed with felines, a 50 per cent off adoption fee for adult cats is now in effect until the end of June.The promotion involves all cats six months or older ...

Jun 20, 2022