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NANAIMO - A Nanaimo doctor known for his work in palliative care was recently awarded the province’s highest honour: being named to the Order of British Columbia. Considered a pioneer in palliat...

NANAIMO - An unscheduled shutdown to vehicular traffic on Commercial St. between Wharf and Bastion streets takes effect on the morning of Monday, Aug. 11. According to the City of Nanaimo, Commercial ...

PARKSVILLE - While no homes or buildings have reported damage due to the out-of-control wildfire north of Cameron Lake, a few of the decommissioned railway trestle bridges in the area have been damage...

CAMPBELL RIVER - A lengthy jail sentence was applied to a woman who pleaded guilty in connection to highly publicized drug busts in Campbell River. Leah Marie Lewis, 57, was handed 13 years behind bar...

QUALIUCM BEACH - Well known non-profit United Way British Columbia vows to delivery funds quickly to those who need it following a large forest fire which has sent hundreds of people from their homes....

NANAIMO - The Nanaimo Fringe Festival is back in the Harbour City, celebrating a decade and a half of showcasing unique elements of the region’s robust arts and entertainment scene. Taking place...

NANAIMO - The 49th Nanaimo Men’s Amateur Tournament is underway at the Nanaimo Golf Club, running every year following the B.C. Day long weekend. A practice round and long drive competition kick...

FANNY BAY - Police hope the public can further advance their investigation into a fatal collision near Fanny Bay on the Old Island Highway last week. BC Highway Patrol (BCHP) alleges the driver of a n...

NANAIMO - Ontario tourists made an ill-advised stop at a beach to get up-close views of a helicopter scooping water from Cameron Lake to combat an out of control fire. It happened on Monday, Aug 4, ar...

PARKSVILLE - Some rural Qualicum beach-area residents evacuated this week due to an out-of-control wildfire are being allowed back home. At 538 hectares in size as of Wednesday afternoon, progress con...