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Labieux Road temporary housing facility could remain open longer than planned

NANAIMO - Citing delays in building permanent solutions, BC Housing wants to keep the Labieux Rd. temporary supportive housing facility open for two additional years.The agency's lease for 2060 Labieu...

Sep 25, 2021

Clippers open exhibition season with 4-2 win over Bulldogs

NANAIMO - The Clippers played a game in front of their home fans for the first time since the spring of 2020.They had four different goal scorers and a 36 save performance from Cooper Black in a 4-2 v...

Sep 24, 2021

Mail-in ballots confirm NDP's Lisa Marie Barron as new Nanaimo-Ladysmith MP

NANAIMO - It took a few extra days, but Nanaimo-Ladysmith officially has a new Member of Parliament. NDP candidate Lisa Marie Barron has won her first term in federal politics after holding off a clos...

Alex Rawnsley Sep 24, 2021

Out-of-work Coast Bastion staff demand return to Nanaimo hotel

NANAIMO - Active negotiations between a local hotel and union workers have spilled out onto the streets.Around 50 members of UNITE HERE Local 40 and other supporters demonstrated outside the Coast Bas...

Sep 24, 2021

Aidan Webber Memorial Race returns after COVID hiatus

NANAIMO - A BMX event to remember a fallen hero and support the local race community is back on track.After a year off because of COVID-19 the Aidan Webber Memorial Race and Pro-Am will return to the ...

Sep 23, 2021

1 person injured in Highway 19 crash at Horne Lake

QUALICUM BEACH - A collision involving two trucks on the Inland Island Hwy. near Qualicum Beach sent one person to hospital in serious, but stable condition.BC Emergency Health Services responded to a...

Sep 22, 2021

Nanaimo man arrested after pointing suspected loaded, prohibited handgun at teenagers

NANAIMO - Local Mounties arrested a man who they believe pointed a loaded handgun at a vehicle with four people inside as they drove past on Departure Bay Rd.RCMP Cst. Gary O'Brien said it happened on...

Sep 21, 2021

Annual Terry Fox Run goes virtual, new fundraising options available

NANAIMO - While Terry Fox runs across Canada look a lot different again this year for the 41st annual event, there are easy ways to donate toward cancer research.A virtual event Sunday, Sept 19 involv...

Alex Rawnsley Sep 19, 2021

'It's a great event:' family friendly Minetown Day converges on Lantzville

LANTZVILLE - Recognizing its community roots and bringing people together in a family-friendly atmosphere is what Minetown Day is all about in the eyes of the mayor.A pancake breakfast, children's bik...

Sep 18, 2021

VIU soccer returns to the pitch in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Nearly two years after winning silver medals at CCAA nationals the VIU Mariners soccer program is back on the pitch.The men's and women's sides return to PACWEST game action Sept. 18.Men's c...

Sep 17, 2021