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Widespread power outage blankets Nanaimo, Parksville and Qualicum Beach

NANAIMO - Thousands of people are without power in the Nanaimo, Qualicum Beach and Parksville areas. BC Hydro lists several outages in the region starting around 11:50 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct.13 in Ocean...

Alex Rawnsley Oct 13, 2020

Significant upgrades at Benson Creek Falls Regional Park underway, some trails closed

NANAIMO - Numerous safety upgrades at a popular mid island hiking destination are getting started, kickstarting a substantial overhaul of prized Benson Creek Falls Regional Park.The Regional District ...

Oct 13, 2020

Parksville woman pleads guilty to defrauding $70K in workplace payroll scam

NANAIMO - A former employee of an Errington sawmill awaits sentencing for inflating co-worker paycheques and then depositing funds into her own bank accounts. Renee Patricia Merkel, 42, pleaded guilty...

Oct 13, 2020

Parcel thieves strike multiple times throughout south Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Christmas might still be weeks away but it appears the grinch is loose in the city.Police said a pair of parcel thefts took place in the recently with items swiped from homes on Oct. 5 and O...

Oct 12, 2020

Arrowsmith Search and Rescue bogged down by construction costs

QUALICUM BEACH - An organization of volunteers constantly answering calls for help is making an impassioned plea of its own.Increased construction costs have widened the funding gap for Arrowsmith Sea...

Oct 12, 2020

UPDATE: 'Vehicle of interest' owner turns himself in to Kelowna RCMP following suspected fatal hit and run

UPDATE - RCMP have located the vehicle in question after a 55-year-old man from Woss turned himself into Kelowna RCMP on Sunday night.Police said an investigation into the incident is continuing, howe...

Alex Rawnsley Oct 11, 2020

VIDEO: Nature trail at Eden Gardens rejuvenating seniors

NANAIMO - A new trail through the wilderness beside a Nanaimo seniors home is providing a needed return to nature for residents. The small trail, featuring benches and signposts pointing to residents'...

Oct 11, 2020

RCMP close Hwy. 19, investigate suspicious death of young woman

PARKSVILLE - A section of Hwy. 19 has been closed for a majority of the day as RCMP investigate the death of a woman in her 20's.Central Island Traffic Services said the woman was found dead on the me...

Oct 10, 2020

Two additional COVID-19 cases confirmed for Island Health into Thanksgiving long weekend

NANAIMO - Island Health will head into the weekend with two new and 15 active cases of COVID-19 in the health authority.The additions tie the highest number of active cases within Island Health when 1...

Oct 09, 2020

Nanaimo kettlebell competition takes innovative approach to continued competition

NANAIMO - The fourth Grip Strength Invitational took on a slightly different form but the Harbour City's annual kettlebell competition was a success. The two day event featured 16 lifters almost exclu...

Oct 08, 2020