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Father found guilty of sexually assaulting his own sons

NANAIMO - A man already in jail for sex offences was found guilty of sexually abusing his own young sons.The father, who can't be named due to a publication ban, was found guilty by judge Justine Saun...

Jun 11, 2021

Nanaimo vigil for victims and survivors of residential schools raises over $4K, hundreds of toys

NANAIMO - A solemn vigil after the discovery of what's believed to be remains of 215 Indigenous children at a former residential school raised a considerable amount of money. The May 31 vigil in Maffe...

Jun 11, 2021

Proposed $25 million pedestrian connection around Nanaimo needing public feedback

NANAIMO - A proposed pedestrian pathway between Departure Bay ferry terminal and neighbouring beach area is requesting public input.The City of Nanaimo opened up an online public feedback session thro...

Jun 11, 2021

Nanaimo grandfather jailed for child porn collection

NANAIMO - Taking inappropriate pictures of his grandson's girlfriend led to the discovery of more sinister actions by a 66-year-old man with no prior criminal record.Donald Alan Huppe was sentenced on...

Jun 11, 2021

Slight rise in COVID-19 cases within Island Health continues, positive numbers seen across B.C.

NANAIMO - The COVID-19 rollercoaster within Island Health continues. The health authority confirmed 13 new cases on Thursday, June 10, the same as the day before and the nine new on Tuesday. Since Tue...

Jun 10, 2021

New CAO hired for Regional District of Nanaimo

NANAIMO - The Regional District of Nanaimo board turned to its neighbour for its next chief administrative officer. The board announced the hiring of Doug Holmes to lead the RDN after he served the sa...

Jun 10, 2021

Man jailed for sexual assault of unconscious girl at Nanaimo park

Editors note: This story contains graphic details which may not be suitable for some readersNANAIMO - A one year jail sentence was laid down to a Nanaimo man for sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl...

Jun 10, 2021

Leadership, mentoring on offer for Island sport coaches

NANAIMO - Coaches from all sports can bolster their skills and learn new leadership techniques in a year long program starting this fall.Applications for the PacificSport Vancouver Island Coach Academ...

Jun 09, 2021

Island Health sees rising COVID-19 cases for second day in a row

NANAIMO - The number of new cases being found in Island Health is rising after hitting a recent low. The health authority confirmed 13 new cases on Wednesday, June 9, building off the nine confirmed t...

Jun 09, 2021

VIDEO: Dufferin Place residents enjoy first sightseeing trip since pandemic began

NANAIMO - Residents of a Nanaimo care home were thrilled to step out of the facility and onto a bus for a sightseeing tour of the city. Six Dufferin Place residents on Wednesday, June 9 were taken on ...

Jun 09, 2021