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Construction reducing lanes, adding bike route on Front St. begins

NANAIMO - A substantial overhaul of downtown Nanaimo's street closest to the water is set to begin. Construction on Front St. from Port Dr. to the Terminal Rd. intersection start on Monday, March 15. ...

Mar 15, 2021

Nanaimo RMT's breast cancer journey inspired by mother's own battle

NANAIMO - When Meaghan Tadei felt a lump in her breast during a routine self-exam shortly after her 36th birthday, she was already well-versed in what to do and how quick to do it."My sister and I hav...

Mar 14, 2021

International Women's Day inspires local conversation on women in sport

NANAIMO - The VIU Mariners women's soccer team used International Women's Day to show the importance of supporting other women in sport.The team hosted an online question and answer session to celebra...

Mar 13, 2021

VIDEO: Training of local Police Dog Service on display in Nanaimo neighbourhood

NANAIMO - When the local Police Dog Service unit is called into action what follows requires countless hours of training and preparation.The unit regularly attends a wide variety of calls ranging from...

Mar 13, 2021

New process in place to ease police burden and help service providers

NANAIMO - A new method of handling mental health calls will hopefully get help to those who need it most. The system known as a situation table is being implemented in Nanaimo, the province announced ...

Mar 12, 2021

South Island sees majority of new COVID-19 infections

NANAIMO - British Columbia has recorded one of its highest daily increases for 2021.The province and public health confirmed 648 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, March 12.Island Health reported 33 new...

Mar 12, 2021

Tire flies off car after lug nuts tampered with

NANAIMO - Drivers are urged to check the lug nuts of their tires before driving. Nanaimo RCMP Cst. Gary O'Brien said there are two reported incidents of lug nuts being loosened at cars parked in the S...

Mar 12, 2021

'We're back:' public health greenlights abridged BCHL season

NANAIMO - A shortened BCHL season will begin the first week of April.The Provincial Health Office accepted the league's return to play model under it's COVID-19 safety plan with a full schedule set to...

Mar 12, 2021

VIDEO: Chopper delivers hiking bridge to Benson Creek Falls Regional Park

NANAIMO - Installing a bridge to properly connect Benson Creek Falls Regional Park (BCFRP) was anything but ordinary.Thick stands of trees crowding a narrow gorge forced the Regional District of Nanai...

Mar 12, 2021

NightOwls continue to add players for inaugural season

NANAIMO - Four pitchers are the latest additions to the Harbour City's West Coast League baseball team.The name most familiar to local fans is Jackson Stephen. The Cowichan Bay product played for the ...

Mar 11, 2021