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Back-to-back champ: Trevor Short reclaims Nanaimo bathtub race supremacy
NANAIMO - A longtime tubber with a history of being a top finisher reclaimed his World Championship Bathtub Race title. Trevor Short of Ladysmith zipped back into Nanaimo Harbour on his super-modified...
Jul 27, 2025
Nanaimo Buccaneers sign rookies with deep local connections
NANAIMO - Making the step up to junior hockey will likely be a smoother transition for a pair of forwards looking to make their mark with the VIJHL's Nanaimo Buccaneers. Madden Cruickshank, 17, and Lu...
Jul 27, 2025
Desire to develop local talent driving Nanaimo League1 teams through final weekend
NANAIMO - Despite mixed results on the pitch, year three of the city’s League1 soccer franchise is being viewed as a success for showcasing local talent. Both Nanaimo United men’s and wome...
Jul 26, 2025
Celebrations planned for Errington Volunteer Fire Department’s 60th anniversary
ERRINGTON - A dedicated volunteer fire department is celebrating 60 years in operation with a family-friendly community event. The Errington Volunteer Fire Department is hosting its 60 anniversary cel...
Jul 26, 2025
Coffee shop & apartment building envisioned for south Nanaimo neighbourhood
NANAIMO - Apartments and a coffee shop are planned for a south end neighbourhood. A development permit application is before the City of Nanaimo for 79 residential units in a four storey building on t...
Jul 25, 2025
Repair Cafe returning to fix broken Oceanside knick-knacks
QUALICUM BEACH - Making a quick fix to a wide array of items is the goal behind a returning community event this weekend. A Repair Cafe will again take place at St. Stephen’s United Church Hall ...
Jul 25, 2025
‘Goosebumps’ and euphoria after workers trapped in B.C. mine were freed
The employer of three workers who were trapped in a northern British Columbia mine has spoken of the joyous reaction when the men emerged safely, after more than 60 hours underground. It was “qu...
Jul 25, 2025
‘Make the downtown alive again:’ Commercial St. reopens to traffic amid mixed reviews on construction
NANAIMO - After almost a year of road closures and construction delays, the revamped downtown core is ready to show off its new shine. An official grand opening of the long-awaited sections of Commerc...
Jul 25, 2025
Nanaimo’s iconic Bathtub weekend has boatload of activities
NANAIMO - Thousands of people will converge in downtown Nanaimo this weekend, culminating with the World Championship Bathtub Race on Sunday, July 27, at Maffeo Sutton Park. A ticketed concert at the ...
Jul 24, 2025
‘Some of these vehicles are really quite unique:’ vintage car show takes over Coombs Fairgrounds
PARKSVILLE - Over 100 vintage and classic cars will be shined up and on display, all for a good cause. Ocean Idlers hosts its annual Blast from the Past car show at Coombs Fairgrounds and Event Centre...
Jul 24, 2025
