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Man convicted of manslaughter over drug dispute at south Nanaimo apartment

NANAIMO - A Nanaimo man was convicted after beating his drug dealer for smoking $80 worth of prepaid heroin and crystal meth.John Albert Buchanan was convicted of the lesser offence of manslaughter fo...

Jan 12, 2021

Woman ejected from van during major crash on Duke Point Hwy. near Nanaimo

NANAIMO - A serious, multi-vehicle crash shut down the Duke Point Hwy. Tuesday morning.Nanaimo RCMP said a van travelling westbound on Duke Point Hwy. crossed the centre line and collided with a semi-...

Alex Rawnsley Jan 12, 2021

Former garbage truck driver sentenced for stunning mid island crime spree

NANAIMO - A man with an out of control cocaine addiction used his employer's garbage truck to scope out businesses to rob throughout the Nanaimo and Oceanside region. Ian Archibald Mactavish, 54, was ...

Jan 12, 2021

Island Health suffers worst weekend yet during COVID-19 pandemic

NANAIMO - Last weekend saw the highest amount of cases for Island Health in a weekend so far during the pandemic. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry confirmed on Monday, Jan. 11, 59 new cases ...

Jan 11, 2021

Parksville drug trafficker sentenced while grieving untimely death of daughter

NANAIMO - A heartbroken mother intends to draw on her daughter's death as inspiration to create a more positive future.Angela Hugh, 47, was handed a two year federal prison sentence on Friday, Jan 8 i...

Jan 11, 2021

Nanaimo Search and Rescue fundraising to help trailblazing volunteer

NANAIMO - Nanaimo Search and Rescue have launched a fundraising campaign for one of their own.Senior member Janet Rygnestad has volunteered with Nanaimo SAR since 2013. She was recently diagnosed with...

Jan 10, 2021

VIU expanding in-demand community mental health worker program

NANAIMO - Vancouver Island University has recognized the need for more community mental health workers. The university has expanded the program to two cohorts instead of one, meaning it now runs year ...

Jan 10, 2021

Vaccination clinic in Snuneymuxw First Nation exceeds herd immunity goal

NANAIMO - A COVID-19 vaccination clinic wrapped up this week at Snuneymuxw First Nation. The two-day clinic helped 71 per cent of the First Nation's population receive the Moderna vaccine. The clinic ...

Jan 09, 2021

Covered Harewood box lacrosse court crucial for new season to begin

NANAIMO - After being shutout during 2020, Nanaimo Minor Lacrosse is hopeful a combination of health precautions and increased vaccine availability will help them get the ball rolling in 2021.The asso...

Jan 09, 2021

Clippers holding out hope for BCHL season

NANAIMO - The BCHL continues to wait for the green light on a season.COVID-19 health restrictions put an end to a scheduled Dec. 1 startup and those same restrictions are in place until Feb. 5.BCHL Co...

Jan 08, 2021