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Self-management message pushed with existing COVID restrictions under review

NANAIMO - While COVID-19 health restrictions in B.C. are remaining in place for now, a carrot continues to dangle indicating more easements are coming.Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry opened...

Mar 01, 2022

Daily drop-in centre approved by Nanaimo Council despite numerous objections

NANAIMO - A daily drop-in centre for those in Nanaimo living on the street will continue through March after eleventh hour funding was approved.City Councillors heard concerns and debated for over an ...

Mar 01, 2022

Nanaimo Gymnastics School returns to live events after near two year absence

NANAIMO - After almost 24 months without live competition students at the Nanaimo Gymnastics School scored well in their return.Ten local gymnasts performed at the Christy Fraser Memorial Invitational...

Mar 01, 2022

SD68 to examine north Nanaimo capacity crunch

NANAIMO - Added pressure caused by ever-rising enrolment at several Nanaimo will be under close examination over the next several months.Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools trustees unanimously agreed to...

Mar 01, 2022

'We often see the mom in tears:' Prom Closet returns to ease graduating stress

NANAIMO - A group of dedicated volunteers armed with a large selection of formal wear are devoted to reducing anxiety about the perfect prom.Prom Closet Nanaimo returns for its eighth year, offering o...

Feb 28, 2022

Vancouver Island library workers deliver 72-hour strike notice

NANAIMO - Union members working at Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL) branches have served strike notice.Members of the BC General Employees Union (BCGEU) Local 702 voted 95 per cent in favour o...

Feb 28, 2022

Route & stops confirmed for Nanaimo-Cowichan bus link

NANAIMO - A daily transit link connecting the Harbour City with the Cowichan Valley is set to get rolling.Regular bus service between the downtown Nanaimo exchange near Port Place shopping centre and ...

Feb 28, 2022

VIDEO: 'We thought it was a bomb:' damage extreme and widespread from home explosion

NANAIMO - Neighbours are spending the day surveying damage after a large explosion destroyed a home on Pine St.The blast, followed by a massive shockwave which was felt and heard across Nanaimo, occur...

Feb 28, 2022

Coldest Night of the Year event shatters fundraising record in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - A symbolic downpour drenched hundreds of participants doing their small part to advocate for people in the Nanaimo regularly impacted by inclement weather.More than 430 registrants for the t...

Feb 27, 2022

Chiefs break late tie, win 6-4 over Clippers

CHILLIWACK - The Clippers looked poised to take at least one point out of Chilliwack but a goal with just under three minutes to play proved to be the winner for the Chiefs.Brett Merner and Jeremie Pa...

Feb 26, 2022