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What happens after British Columbia’s indecisive election?
British Columbians went to the polls Saturday, but now face a week or more before knowing the result, and whether the NDP’s David Eby will keep his job as premier or if B.C. Conservative Leader ...
Oct 21, 2024
Trio charged with first degree murder of Nanaimo woman
NANAIMO - Murder charges apply against three people in connection with the death of Wendy Head, originally thought to be a victim of the province's ongoing toxic drug crisis. On Friday, Oct. 18 the BC...
Oct 21, 2024
Voter turnout in Nanaimo & Oceanside way above provincial average
NANAIMO - Local voters were very motivated to participate in the 2024 Provincial Election. According to preliminary data provided by Elections BC from the initial count on Saturday, Oct. 19, a total o...
Oct 21, 2024
New lights offering extended hours for riders at Nanaimo bike park
NANAIMO - A long-envisioned addition to one of the region’s best bike parks is finally a reality. Nearly a dozen light poles have gone up at the Stevie Smith Bike Park at Nanaimo’s Beban P...
Oct 21, 2024
VIU Mariners expect to be national contenders in men’s and women’s CCAA basketball
NANAIMO - The VIU Mariners begin their basketball season at home on Oct. 18. Both the women and men play Okanagan to begin their journey through the PACWEST and they hope it all culminates with a CCAA...
Oct 20, 2024
Higginson wins unique Ladysmith-Oceanside riding, Osborne claims Mid-Island Pacific Rim
PARKSVILLE - It was an orange shutout across central Vancouver Island as the NDP claimed a pair of Oceanside-based ridings. Stephanie Higginson won Ladysmith-Oceanside with approximately 41.16 per cen...
Oct 19, 2024
Malcolmson, Anderson elected as NDP sweep pivotal Nanaimo ridings
NANAIMO - A potential blue wave through central Vancouver Island did not materialize as voters in the Harbour City returned two NDP representatives to Victoria. Sheila Malcolmson won re-election on Sa...
Oct 19, 2024
No clear winner in B.C. election, with NDP and Conservatives locked in tight battle
Predictions of a nail-biting election were holding true in British Columbia on Saturday, with returns showing the New Democrats and the B.C. Conservatives locked in a virtual dead heat. With the two m...
Oct 19, 2024
Election 2024: Results, reaction & analysis from Nanaimo & Oceanside
NANAIMO - Welcome to our coverage of general election day and the counting of votes in the 2024 B.C. election. Our team is working across central Vancouver Island to bring you complete coverage from t...
Oct 19, 2024
Newly hired Nanaimo NightOwls coach excited to lead hometown team
NANAIMO - Armed with experience as a high-level player and coach, the new man in charge of the Nanaimo NightOwls dugout can’t wait to get started. Cody Andreychuk, 32, born and raised in Nanaimo...
Oct 19, 2024
