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NANAIMO - A change in start line will mean a bit of a different look for a world famous race getting underway this weekend. Around 45 boats will take the start line for the bi-annual VanIsle 360, star...

NANAIMO - After putting the public at considerable risk, a heavily addicted man has been sentenced for serious local drug and gun crimes. Nicholas Francis Harris, 46, was jailed for five years during ...

DAWSON CREEK - A wildfire in northeastern British Columbia that prompted an evacuation order on Thursday has quadrupled in size. The BC Wildfire Service is reporting that the blaze in the Peace River ...

NANAIMO - After solid growth over the last few years, the Nanaimo NightOwls hope season four represents a big breakthrough year for the West Coast League club. The team opens up their new season at ho...

NANAIMO - Several B.C. communities are in contention for a government legislated program to spur more new home construction in high-demand areas, including the Oceanside region. Parksville and Qualicu...

Editors note: this article contains details of sexual abuse involving a child, which may not be suitable for some readers. Discretion is strongly advised NANAIMO - A man was handed a two-and-a-half ye...

NANAIMO - A mission spanning two days involving multiple agencies resulted in the successful recovery of a yacht stuck in Dodd Narrows. Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue Station 27 crews in Nana...

NANOOSE BAY - A proposed boardwalk in Schooner Cove will need to come up with a new plan, after a lengthy public hearing saw many nearby residents opposed. The planned 82.4 metre boardwalk at 3521 Dol...

NANAIMO - Despite objections primarily based on safety due to congestion and challenging road configurations, Nanaimo City Council is willing to hear detailed plans for an envisioned Third St project....

NANAIMO -The annual Elwood Wylie meet was a large success with over 450 athletes from ages nine to 80 plus. Nanaimo Track and Field Club (NTFC) head coach and spokesperson Wanda Urbanowicz said it was...