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VIDEO: Alleged machete-wielding attacker in Nanaimo was on bail during crime spree

NANAIMO - Numerous serious charges have been approved against a prolific offender following a series of violent Labour Day incidents.Christopher Douglas Bartos, 32, of Nanaimo allegedly assaulted a ma...

Alex Rawnsley Sep 03, 2024

New Conservative candidate named for Nanaimo-Gabriola

NANAIMO - A new contender is in place to challenge a local cabinet minister to represent the Nanaimo-Gabriola riding in the upcoming provincial election. The Conservative Party of BC announced on Tues...

Alex Rawnsley Sep 03, 2024

Illegal short term rental operator fined for disobeying RDN land use bylaws

NANAIMO - A fine of $10,500 was levied in response to several Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) land use bylaw infractions in relation to a former illegal short term rental (STR) property in French C...

Sep 02, 2024

Island Swish offers full slate of recreational and club basketball this fall

NANAIMO - It's not only time for back to school, but kids fall recreational basketball programs with Island Swish.Organizer and coach Matt Kuzminski said they're looking to get as many young players i...

Sep 01, 2024

Man jailed for high-risk crash at Nanaimo Parkway construction project

NANAIMO - An explanation behind the dangerous and perplexing actions of a young driver on a closed section of highway remains a mystery. Kaden Nelson Brooks, 21, received a nine month jail sentence af...

Aug 31, 2024

Clippers open training camp for 2024-25 BCHL season

NANAIMO - Nearly 40 players will be broken into two teams for Clippers training camp.The team will hold ice sessions at Frank Crane Arena Friday, Aug. 30 to Sunday, Sept. 1 ahead of a four game presea...

Aug 30, 2024

Nanaimo-Gabriola candidates shuffle amid BC United/Conservative merger

NANAIMO - The list of candidates vying to represent the newly redrawn provincial Nanaimo-Gabriola Island riding is changing minute by minute. Online profiles and news releases promoting previously ann...

Alex Rawnsley Aug 30, 2024

Six new prefabricated 'modern classrooms' planned for Nanaimo's Wellington Secondary

NANAIMO - New classrooms are coming to Wellington Secondary School.The provincial government, in partnership with School District 68, announced 150 new seats will be added to the school, pushing offic...

Alex Rawnsley Aug 30, 2024

Ladysmith man avoids jail for beating puppy 'like a punching bag'

Editor's Note: This article contains details of animal abuse. Reader discretion is advised.NANAIMO - A man was fined, handed community service duty and banned from caring for animals for a decade for ...

Alex Rawnsley Aug 29, 2024

Bombs and Big Macs: Nanaimo McDonald's manager honoured with national award

NANAIMO - Arnold Roxas has looked out a drive-through window and seen everything, from cars and trucks to tanks and artillery. Roxas, manager of the McDonald's on Nanaimo's Bowen Rd., was presented wi...

Daryl Major Aug 29, 2024