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Nanaimo among four Island communities under overdose advisory

NANAIMO - Health officials across Vancouver Island are warning of an increasingly tainted drug supply. An advisory was published by Island Health on Tuesday, April 20 after a spike in overdoses in Nan...

Alex Rawnsley Apr 22, 2021

Gun powder poured on south Nanaimo backyard fire explodes, injures man

NANAIMO - A man was injured after a loud late-night explosion in the Harewood neighbourhood.RCMP Cst. Gary O'Brien said police were among numerous emergency crews who responded to a reported explosion...

Apr 22, 2021

'It sickened me': victim of $70K payroll scam at Errington sawmill speaks out

NANAIMO - A former manager of a bankrupt mill welled up in tears while describing the pain her former colleague's workplace scam caused."I had a friend of 11 years that obviously wasn't my friend," Li...

Apr 22, 2021

Nanaimo teacher librarian fired for checking out inappropriate book to NDSS student

NANAIMO - A librarian at a Nanaimo secondary school was fired for having an inappropriate book in circulation, following numerous disciplinary actions by the school district. The BC Commissioner for T...

Apr 21, 2021

Clippers snap losing streak with 4-2 win over Capitals

PORT ALBERNI - The Clippers never trailed in a 4-2 win over the Cowichan Valley Capitals.Keighan Gerrie's two goals led the way with singles by Brody Waters and Nolan Hutcheson.Nanaimo led 2-1 after t...

Apr 21, 2021

COVID-19 outbreak within NRGH unit grows, first staff member infected

NANAIMO - A staff member in a NRGH unit has contracted COVID-19 as the outbreak spreads. Island Health on Wednesday, April 21 confirmed a staff member and additional patient in the High Intensity Reha...

Alex Rawnsley Apr 21, 2021

Offender jailed for Nanaimo dial-a-dope operation

NANAIMO - A man was sentenced to 27 months behind bars after his street level drug trafficking scheme was uncovered during a Nanaimo traffic stop.Robert John Harper, 35, was sentenced in the BC Suprem...

Apr 21, 2021

Clippers drop third game in a row 4-1 to Bulldogs

PORT ALBERNI - The Clippers scored first but couldn't build up any more offense in a 4-1 loss to Alberni Valley.A pair of individuals celebrated milestones with Brody Waters scoring his first BCHL goa...

Apr 20, 2021

Qwam Qwum Stuwixwulh school returns to school exposure list

NANAIMO - Another COVID-19 exposure event occurred at a Snuneymuxw First Nation school. SD68 notified the public on Tuesday, April 20 about a COVID-19 exposure event at Qwam Qwum Stuwixwulh lasting fr...

Apr 20, 2021

'We're up to the challenge:' new Downtown Nanaimo Businesses Association approved

NANAIMO - A newly endorsed organization will use an annual property tax levy in a bid to bolster the downtown core's vibrancy and sustainability.The Downtown Nanaimo Business Associaton (DNBA) was app...

Apr 20, 2021