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Island Crisis Care Society to run Nanaimo Bakery to expand funding

NANAIMO - A Nanaimo non-profit is expanding its services again. Island Crisis Care Society on Monday, June 21 announced it will run the Nanaimo Bakery and Confectionary, located on the corner of Bowen...

Jun 22, 2021

Active COVID cases in Island Health fall swiftly over weekend

NANAIMO - The number of active COVID-19 cases in Island Health fell sharply after a relatively high week of new cases. Island Health on Monday, June 21 confirmed there are 29 active cases, down from 5...

Jun 21, 2021

Orange hearts decorate VIU campus on National Indigenous Peoples Day

NANAIMO - A renowned First Nations Elder addressed VIU students more than 50 years after having a life-changing moment at Nanaimo's old Malaspina College campus.Barney Williams, 81,spoke at a National...

Jun 21, 2021

Suite of flights returning to Nanaimo Airport as restrictions ease

NANAIMO - Air Canada flights from the Nanaimo Airport will return to the skies. Air Canada announced the summer flight routes direct to Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary will resume in July. The Calgary ...

Jun 21, 2021

Dream Home being built in Lantzville to support Nanaimo Community Hospice

NANAIMO - Moving into a new home will help a valuable Nanaimo organization move into a larger space of their own. The newest house for the Dream Home Lottery is being built in the Lantzville Foothills...

Jun 21, 2021

Thief strikes numerous times across Vancouver Island in one-week crime spree

PARKSVILLE - Mounties are looking for man wanted for numerous incidents across the mid-island including theft of a vehicle. According to Oceanside RCMP, a Chevy Silverado pick-up truck was reported st...

Jun 20, 2021

VIDEO: Boat catches fire on Long Lake

NANAIMO - A sunny weekend at the beach was interrupted by a boat which caught fire. The motor boat was engulfed in flame in the middle of Long Lake on Sunday, June 20 just after 4 p.m. "We are not sur...

Alex Rawnsley Jun 20, 2021

$3M winning lotto 6/49 ticket sold in Parksville

PARKSVILLE - Someone in Parksville woke up a millionaire. A Lotto 6/49 ticket purchased in Parksville matched all six numbers along with a ticket purchased in Newfoundland and Labrador.The two ticket ...

Jun 20, 2021

New benches bringing vibrant colours to Oceanside region

PARKSVILLE - Travellers and Oceanside residents will be able to sit and take in the amazing natural views while enjoying artistic creativity. Thirty freshly painted benches, built by Ballenas Secondar...

Jun 20, 2021

Local swimmer reaching for Tokyo Olympic berth

NANAIMO - Tayden De Pol won't see the finish line coming as he looks to earn a trip to Tokyo in July.The Nanaimo swimmer, a former member of the Riptides swim team and current UBC Thunderbird, will ta...

Jun 18, 2021