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Sports courts and fields re-opening across Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Chances to get outside for outdoor recreation are slowly expanding.Sports fields in the City of Nanaimo re-opened on Thursday, June 18. Sports courts are expected to be open by Monday, June ...

Jun 18, 2020

Blow torch used to burn weeds backfires on Parksville home owner

PARKSVILLE - A recent attempt to burn unwanted weeds under a cedar hedge in Parksville went completely off the rails.Parksville Fire Rescue assistant chief Steven Liedl said damage caused by misuse of...

Jun 18, 2020

Nanaimo's popular water parks spraying again

NANAIMO - Valves are opening up for the summer to cool down youngsters at Nanaimo's water parks.The seasonal institution will see the City's three main spray parks open daily between 9 a.m and 8 p.m. ...

Jun 18, 2020

Former Nanaimo prosecutor disbarred for ignoring relevant evidence in murder case

NANAIMO - A former Crown prosecutor based in Nanaimo is disbarred from practicing law for five years after failing to uphold his obligations while handling a homicide case.David Allen Kidd was punishe...

Jun 17, 2020

Vancouver Island still COVID-free as province deals with additional health care system outbreaks

NANAIMO - Vancouver Island remains without an active case of the coronavirus as 19 new cases of the respiratory virus were revealed around the province. The Island Health region remained at 130 total ...

Alex Rawnsley Jun 17, 2020

Liquor store 'armed robbery' sparks massive police response

NANAIMO - A cigarette lighter sparked a heavy police response in north Nanaimo late last week.Nanaimo RCMP said they were called to Piper's Lagoon Liquor Store around 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 12 when...

Jun 17, 2020

Cost of new Nanaimo fire hall rises significantly to $20 million

NANAIMO - COVID-19 and vastly underestimated size requirements are factors substantially driving up the cost of replacing the #1 fire hall in downtown Nanaimo.A City staff reported the lowest tender p...

Jun 17, 2020

Nanaimo RCMP finding more prohibited weapons on the street

NANAIMO - A wide variety of dangerous weapons are being found among those experiencing homelessness in Nanaimo. RCMP Cst. Gary O'Brien said increasing patrols through the downtown core and parks, as p...

Jun 17, 2020

'This is not the time to take those risks:' caution urged against re-opening too quick

NANAIMO - The province's top doctor continues to preach patience during B.C.'s fight against the coronavirus.Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry reported 11 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, Ju...

Jun 16, 2020

Nanaimo used as comparison city during extended gas price inquiry

NANAIMO - The BC Utilities Commission (BCUC) is taking a closer look at historically expensive gas prices in British Columbia.Port Alberni, Squamish, Powell River and Revelstoke will be the focus for ...

Jun 16, 2020