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Port Alberni woman spared jail for trying to burn down apartment building home to alleged drug trafficker

PORT ALBERNI - A woman devastated after three friends died from fentanyl overdoses went to extreme lengths for her version of retribution.Drunk and consumed with anger, court was told the 42-year-old ...

Sep 02, 2021

Central Vancouver Island sees 25 new COVID-19 cases for second straight day

NANAIMO - The number of new COVID-19 cases found within central Vancouver Island has matched tallies from the day before. Island Health on Thursday, Sept. 2 confirmed 25 new COVID-19 cases in the area...

Alex Rawnsley Sep 02, 2021

Mt. Hayes wildfire considered under control, crews dousing hot spots

NANAIMO - BC Wildfire Service (BCWFS) personnel are mopping up the site of a once fast-growing fire northwest of Ladysmith.The BCWFS recently downgraded the 61.5 hectare Mt. Hayes wildfire from being ...

Sep 02, 2021

VIU Mariners teams gearing up for post-shutdown sports season

NANAIMO - Plans are in motion for a near-normal return to action Vancouver Island University is planning for a near-normal fall sports season at all levels.The Mariners soccer teams have resumed playi...

Sep 01, 2021

Island Health's active COVID-19 cases continue to drop

NANAIMO - Following a substantial reduction in active cases over the weekend, Island Health is reporting fewer active patients once more. A total of 429 active cases remain for the health authority, a...

Alex Rawnsley Sep 01, 2021

Overnight commercial sailings planned between Duke Point & Tsawwassen

NANAIMO - More ferries will shuttle commercial goods to and from Vancouver Island. Beginning Sept. 7, BC Ferries will operate one round trip sailing between Tsawwassen and Duke Point in the late night...

Sep 01, 2021

Nanaimo's development approval process to speed up with new online site

NANAIMO - The overwhelmed development permit process in Nanaimo is expected to become easier with provincial money. Nanaimo received $500,000 from the ministry of municipal affairs to speed up the dev...

Sep 01, 2021

Homicide investigation begins after person in Bowser succumbs to injuries

BOWSER - A homicide investigation is in its early stages after someone found injured in a Bowser home passed away.The person was found in a home in the 5000 block of Thompson Clark Drive West in Bowse...

Aug 31, 2021

Active COVID-19 cases in Island Health drop substantially in central Island area

NANAIMO - The COVID-19 rollercoaster in Island Health continued with a steep drop in active cases. The number of active fell by 83 on Tuesday, Aug. 31 to 440, while 66 new cases were confirmed. The nu...

Aug 31, 2021

Nanaimo's Overdose Awareness Day takes politicians to task over rising fatalities

NANAIMO - The first International Overdose Awareness Day event in Nanaimo since the pandemic took aim at the systems and policies behind the toxic drug crisis. "I'm still confused over what tangible a...

Aug 31, 2021