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Experienced skydiver passes away during advanced high speed maneuver in Nanoose

NANOOSE - An experienced skydiver with more than 1,000 jumps under his belt has passed away in a tragic incident.The 34-year-old died around 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 5 when he crashed into the ground...

Jul 06, 2020

Local camping, outdoor recreation picks up as industry manages COVID-19 roller coaster

NANAIMO - While most industries continue taking a beating from COVID 19, some local businesses are managing to keep busy thanks to people getting reacquainted with the outdoors. Nanaimo area campgroun...

Jul 06, 2020

Ladysmith's waterfront plans come together with $3.3 million in funding

LADYSMITH - The dream of an expansive and beautiful arts and heritage hub along Ladysmith's waterfront is nearly secure. More than $3 million for the project was announced on Friday, funded through th...

Jul 05, 2020

E&N Rail court case dismissed, land will stay with Island Corridor Foundation despite 'bleak' prospects

NANAIMO - Long-standing claims rail service could return on the E&N line is enough to stave off a lawsuit in the Supreme Court of B.C.A ruling from the Honourable Justice Robert Punnett on June 30...

Jul 04, 2020

Break-and-enter suspect found by Oceanside K9 unit after late night spree

PARKSVILLE - An alleged burglar was caught just after the act by Oceanside RCMP. A release from the detachment said the 24-year-old Qualicum Beach man was arrested in the backyard of a house after all...

Jul 03, 2020

New COVID-19 cases added, six taken away as B.C. nears 3,000 total cases

NANAIMO - The number of COVID-19 cases in the province have both risen and fallen. A joint statement from provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and health minister Adrian Dix confirmed 13 new cas...

Jul 03, 2020

'It's a great day:' government grant approved to fund Gabriola Island skateboard park

GABRIOLA ISLAND - A substantial grant will help build a skateboard park and complete other amenities at Gabriola Island's Huxley Community Park.A combined $567,000 in federal, provincial government fu...

Jul 03, 2020

VIDEO: New high-end skate park opens at Harewood Centennial Park

NANAIMO - Skateboarders are now honing their craft on what's described as a world-class skatepark in the heart of the Harewood neighbourhood.Dignitaries and skateboarders converged at the brand new sk...

Jul 03, 2020

New COVID-19 case confirmed for Vancouver Island

NANAIMO - The number of active COVID-19 cases on Vancouver Island has crept upwards once again. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced the new case during her daily COVID-19 media briefi...

Jul 02, 2020

Tax payments trickle into City of Nanaimo coffers, cash flow concerns eased

NANAIMO - If you haven't claimed your homeowner grant and paid your taxes you're not alone.City of Nanaimo finance director Laura Mercer said about 60 per cent of 35,000 properties in the city are up ...

Alex Rawnsley Jul 02, 2020