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Seven die in Nanaimo in October from drug toxicity as B.C. continues to set new records

NANAMO - October is now the deadliest month in our province's history for illicit drug toxicity.201 lives were lost last month, which equates to just over six people dying per day. Seven fatalities we...

Dec 09, 2021

Man sentenced for extended sexual abuse of young Nanaimo girl

NANAMO - Agonizing impacts of abuse at the hands of a once trusted family friend were highlighted during an emotional sentencing hearing.Robert Wayne Calvert, 51, had two years tacked onto an existing...

Dec 09, 2021

Nanaimo non-profit investigating substantial theft of funds by former employee

NANAIMO - A local non-profit is reeling after what they say was "a possible misappropriation" of donations and other funding.The Society for Equity, Inclusion and Advocacy announced Wednesday, Dec. 8,...

Dec 08, 2021

Transformative north Nanaimo development destined for public hearing

NANAIMO - City councillors have advanced a substantial mixed use development to the public hearing stage.A concept of 2,500 residential units on the 42-acre Green Thumb Garden Centre site in north Nan...

Dec 07, 2021

Nanaimo nurses hop aboard international cargo ships to vaccinate passengers

NANAIMO - Life of a nurse is anything but normal, just ask a pair of Nanaimo health professionals handed a unique task.Shaylyn Salisbury and Johanna Chang are among a small team of Public Health nurse...

Dec 07, 2021

VIDEO: Clippers success leading to collegiate hockey opportunities

NANAIMO - It's been a successful year in the standings for the Clippers and also a successful season helping players achieve their NCAA hockey goals.On the ice, December started with losses to Cowicha...

Dec 06, 2021

Saysutshun, formerly Newcastle Island, given 'correct name' by province

NANAIMO - Newcastle Island, just off the coast of the Harbour City, is no more.After discussions with Snuneymuxw First Nation, the Newcastle Island Marine Park will officially be named Saysutshun Park...

Dec 06, 2021

Significant crash on Nanaimo Parkway sends two people to hospital

NANAIMO - Two people were taken to hospital after an early morning crash on the Nanaimo Parkway.RCMP reported a red Honda Civic travelling southbound on the Nanaimo Parkway, just past the Northfield R...

Dec 06, 2021

'Not a lot of skill going in with making these:' shoddy counterfeit cash circulating through Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Local Mounties are tracking at least one man in the community who is circulating poorly-made counterfeit bills.RCMP said counterfeit bills were confirmed to be used in four stores since Dec....

Dec 06, 2021

Everybody Deserves a Smile: Nanaimo students show homeless community they care

NANAIMO - Students at a Nanaimo elementary school are taking ownership of a powerful project to show the homeless community they care.Fairview Community School students are busy creating heartfelt car...

Dec 06, 2021