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Old Coombs Community Hall fondly remembered after devastating fire

COOMBS - A substantial fire levelling the historic old Coombs Community Hall is igniting memories and emotions for those deeply tied to the site.The nearly 100-year-old structure on Hwy. 4 in the spra...

Jan 15, 2021

Hockey opportunities in the U.S. leave Clippers looking to fill roster spots

NANAIMO - The Clippers have lost some key players to hockey south of the border.After winning the Island Cup in November, Nanaimo lost forward Tim Washe to the NCAA and defenseman Gianni Fairbrother t...

Jan 14, 2021

Dr. Henry combatting discrimination & racism against Island First Nations

NANAIMO - Disparaging comments against Vancouver Island Indigenous bands are of great concern to B.C.'s provincial health officer. Dr. Bonnie Henry addressed reports of racism and discrimination again...

Alex Rawnsley Jan 14, 2021

Tire slashers hit more than ten vehicles in multi-night spree through central Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Police are looking to gain traction in their investigation into several senseless tire slashings.Vehicle owners along multiple streets in central Nanaimo reported at least one tire being sla...

Jan 14, 2021

Nanaimo to Cowichan Valley transit route to come online in 2022

NANAIMO - A long-promised transit route between Nanaimo and Duncan is finally coming to fruition. The Regional District of Nanaimo's transit committee on Thursday, Jan. 14 endorsed firm details for se...

Jan 14, 2021

Pedestrian safety upgrades throughout Nanaimo eyed through increased budget

NANAIMO - The safety of a collision-prone intersection in Harewood will likely form part of a pending report to council on pedestrian infrastructure upgrades in Nanaimo.Throughout 2019, the city condu...

Jan 14, 2021

Island Health bounces back to near record high of new cases found

NANAIMO - A dip in new cases of COVID-19 discovered within Island Health was temporary. Another 28 new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed by Island Health on Wednesday, Jan. 13. This is up significantly...

Jan 13, 2021

Regional District of Nanaimo conducting widespread search for new CAO

NANAIMO - The Regional District of Nanaimo is preparing for a change at the top.Current chief administrative officer Phyllis Carlyle told the RDN in the first half of 2020 she would not extend her fiv...

Jan 13, 2021

Pedestrian seriously hurt after being hit by vehicle behind Brooks Landing

NANAIMO - A jogger hit by a vehicle while crossing a road at night was taken to hospital with serious but not life-threatening injuries.Nanaimo RCMP Cst. Gary O'Brien said the 22-year-old jogger was h...

Jan 13, 2021

Parksville Salvation Army exceeds Christmas Kettle campaign goal

PARKSVILLE - Supporters turned out in droves for the Salvation Army in the Oceanside region. Bonnie Brown with the Parksville Salvation Army said their annual Christmas campaign raised $62,000 more th...

Jan 13, 2021