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'We're so grateful:' new bus arrives for Nanaimo long-term care residents

NANAIMO - Those living in a Nanaimo long-term care home are once again able to venture out into the community on a fully-accessible bus. Dufferin Place Long Term Care Centre was without dedicated tran...

Alex Rawnsley Jun 06, 2025

Three people injured in Deep Bay boat explosion

DEEP BAY - An apparent propane explosion injured three people aboard a sailboat, while the destroyed vessel sank at Deep Bay Marina. It happened on Thursday, June 5 shortly after 10 a.m. at the marina...

Jun 05, 2025

Multiple programs cut in Nanaimo as VIU attempts to balance books

NANAIMO - Sweeping changes are coming to Vancouver Island University in a bid to right the financial ship as part of a daunting deficit mitigation plan (DMP).The post-secondary institution confirmed a...

Alex Rawnsley Jun 05, 2025

Busy central Nanaimo intersection reclaims distinction as most crash-prone

NANAIMO - A new intersection topped the highest crash location list in the Harbour City in 2024. Newly released annual ICBC data showed 73 crashes were reported last year at the Island Highway/Bowen R...

Daryl Major Jun 05, 2025

'He was a good man:' Nanaimo sports community mourns loss of legendary, 'grumpy' volunteer

NANAIMO - Gary Dorland is being remembered as a tireless volunteer, a former fire chief and the heartbeat of countless local sports teams.Dorland passed away at the age of 68, between Sunday, June 1 a...

Jun 04, 2025

Nanaimo Rowing Club invites the community to try paddling on Long Lake

NANAIMO - Clubs across the country, including Nanaimo, are celebrating National Come and Try Rowing Day on Saturday, June 7. Anyone interested in rowing can come to a free session at Long Lake. Nanaim...

Alex Rawnsley Jun 04, 2025

'Seems to be no end:' Nanaimo professor honoured for history-preserving project

NANAIMO - A Vancouver Island University professor hopes provincial recognition for his work will help a passion project honouring the past continues thriving. VIU history professor Dr. Stephen Davies ...

Jun 04, 2025

City of Nanaimo loses judicial review of financial manager's 'discriminatory' firing

NANAIMO - A BC Supreme Court judge tossed aside a legal claim by the City of Nanaimo regarding "racial bias" against a former financial manager who was fired seven years ago. B.C. Human Rights Tribuna...

Alex Rawnsley Jun 03, 2025

'Out of an abundance of safety:' part of Lantzville beachfront closed due to bacteria levels

LANTZVILLE - A popular section of beach in Lantzville is closed for now, after potential contamination was found in the water.The affected areas in Lantzville between Sebastion and Harper Rds. were cl...

Jun 03, 2025

Extended stretch of unobstructed summer weather arrives

NANAIMO - Following a typical spring weather pattern, what appears to be a prolonged stretch of summer-like weather has arrived. Environment Canada meteorologist Bobby Sekhon said warmer-than-average ...

Jun 02, 2025