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Three-on-three ball hockey tournament celebrates ten years in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - It was a special anniversary for the Roadrunners Summer Classic ball hockey tournament. The tenth annual event took place on Aug. 9 and 10 at the covered box at Harewood Centennial Park. The...
Aug 13, 2025
Guilty verdicts in fatal Nanaimo area construction zone collision
NANAIMO - A BC Supreme Court justice convicted a woman on a pair of criminal code driving charges in relation to a late-night collision south of the city at a marked construction zone. A nearly 40-min...
Aug 13, 2025
50/50 draw boosting Nanaimo hospital maternity ward
NANAIMO - Revenue from a pending 50/50 raffle will help purchase fetal monitoring equipment for high-risk pregnancies at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. Tickets for the Nanaimo and District Hospita...
Aug 13, 2025
Off-roading crash claims lives of Nanaimo adventure couple
NANAIMO - Well-known for documenting off-roading and camping expeditions, a Nanaimo couple has died in the terrain they cherished. Matthew Yeomans and Stacey Tourout, both in their early 30s, passed a...
Aug 12, 2025
Fast-growing wildfire south of Port Alberni swells in size, evacuations ordered
UPDATE: 1:30 p.m. - The Mount Underwood wildfire is now 1,391 hectares in size and remains burning out of control, and is now the only wildfire of note in the province. UPDATE: 12:00 p.m. - An evacuat...
Aug 12, 2025
Near full moon dampening annual meteor shower
NANAIMO - Nearly unobstructed summer skies typically provide the perfect canvas to enjoy a reliably productive meteor display, however the moon has other ideas. A nearly full moon means the Persieds m...
Aug 12, 2025
'Our friend:' Nanaimo Clippers honour Gary Dorland, create award in his honour
NANAIMO - Many from the local sporting community came to Frank Crane Arena on Sunday, Aug. 10 for a special ceremony to pay tribute to Gary Dorland. He was a long-time Nanaimo Clipper volunteer and la...
Aug 11, 2025
Nanaimo barber recognized for Fresh Start, runner rounds Rotary Bowl track to help raise funds
NANAIMO - Dave Lawrence's first year of complimentary haircuts and handing out supplies drew about 75 school-aged kids to his Victoria Crescent shop. Around 300 kids show up annually now, with Diana K...
Aug 11, 2025
Wesley Ridge wildfire threat eases, listed as 'being held'
PARKSVILLE - After over ten days of fire crews working day and night on the Wesley Ridge wildfire, BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) officials declared the fire is no longer burning out of control. At 588 he...
Aug 11, 2025 The Wesley Ridge wildfire burning north of Cameron Lake since July 31 is now considered 'being held' at 588 hectares in size as of Monday, Aug. 11. (BC Wildfire Service)
Accused drug trafficker denied bail in connection to Nanaimo overdose prevention site bust
NANAIMO - A high court judge rejected a man's second bid at pretrial release following high-profile drug and weapons busts by Nanaimo RCMP last September. Gerid Gregory-Allen was denied bail following...
Aug 11, 2025