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Local wins national women's amateur championship at Nanaimo Golf Club
NANAIMO - A well-known golfer with a winning pedigree lived up to her reputation at the Canadian Women's Senior Championship staged this week at Nanaimo Golf Club.Shelly Stouffer, 55, won the tourname...
Aug 28, 2025

VIU graduate probes impact of extreme healthy eating
NANAIMO - Non-processed, nutrient-dense whole foods are undeniable pillars of an optimum diet, but a recent Vancouver Island University graduate argues extreme healthy eating can have unintended conse...
Aug 23, 2025

Promised new patient tower & cardiac care addressed by Nanaimo MLA's
NANAIMO - Nearly a year after B.C.'s premier made significant healthcare promises for Nanaimo on the campaign trail, local MLAs maintain those pledges are still in the government's plans. Nanaimo-Gabr...
Aug 22, 2025

New Nanaimo hospital High Acuity Unit days away from opening
NANAIMO - A modernized and enhanced new department to serve sick and ill patients at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH) will officially open next week.The new High Acuity Unit (HAU) will start a...
Aug 22, 2025

'Rolling several times:' driver airlifted to hospital after Hwy. 19 crash
NANAIMO - One person was airlifted to hospital following a single vehicle crash just north of Lantzville. The incident occurred on Friday, Aug. 22 around 6:15 a.m. involving a northbound black sports ...
Aug 22, 2025

'This ridge is noteworthy': late summer heat blast strikes mid-Island
NANAIMO - An extended stretch of hotter-than-average weather will appease those disappointed by recent interruptions of cloud cover and precipitation. Environment Canada expects unseasonably warmer co...
Aug 22, 2025

'There's need everywhere:' campaign provides Nanaimo-Ladysmith students with school supplies
NANAIMO - As the summer season starts to wind down, parents are getting ready for back-to-school shopping. However, with the rising cost of living, basic school supplies and related fees getting more ...
Aug 21, 2025

Parole eligibility debated for Nanaimo man convicted of violent cocaine-fueled murder
Editor's note: This article depicts details of a highly violent homicide, which may not be appropriate for some readers. Discretion is strongly advised. NANAIMO - A BC Supreme Court justice is several...
Aug 21, 2025

'There were flames within feet of homes:' Dashwood fire chief recounts frantic fight against Wesley Ridge blaze
QUALICUM BEACH - Local fire departments played an integral role in protecting homes when the Wesley Ridge wildfire roared toward the vulnerable rural Meadowood area. A day removed from being formally ...
Aug 20, 2025

New venue? No problem for Parksville Beach Festival attendance figures
PARKSVILLE - Moving to a lower traffic site with fewer conflicts didn't harm Parksville Beach Festival attendance numbers. In fact, traffic went up. On Monday, Aug 18 the society a little more than 11...
Aug 19, 2025