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‘Quite a few don’t:’ ICBC driving home safety habits ahead of back to school
NANAIMO - Back to school is just a week away for area students, as is the return of school zones on area roads. Signed school zones are in place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day school is in session, b...
Aug 27, 2024
Campfire ban being lifted for entire Coastal Fire Centre
NANAIMO - Recent rains are allowing the Coastal Fire Centre to ease some seasonal restrictions. Effective noon on Wednesday, Aug. 28, campfires measuring no more than a half metre by half metre will b...
Aug 26, 2024
‘It’s good news for the city:’ final cruise ship for 2024 season docks in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - For the second time this year, a passenger-packed cruise ship has docked in the Harbour City. The MS Oceania Regatta pulled into Nanaimo Harbour shortly before 7:30 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 26, ...
Aug 26, 2024
B.C. caps rent increases next year at 3 per cent, matching inflation
VICTORIA - The maximum allowable rent increase in British Columbia next year will be 3 per cent, down from the current 3.5 per cent. The Housing Ministry says the new amount, taking effect on Jan. 1, ...
Aug 26, 2024
New Nanaimo Correctional Centre programs nearing full operation
NANAIMO - Months after it was officially opened, work is continuing to get programs and services up to maximum capacity at the city’s newest jail. The new $181-million Nanaimo Correctional Centr...
Aug 26, 2024
Free ‘Fresh Start’ haircuts and school supplies at Nanaimo’s Country Club Centre
NANAIMO - Students looking for a fresh and free new look for the upcoming school year don’t need to leave the Harbour City to find it. The annual “Fresh Start” campaign provides free...
Aug 25, 2024
New public art in Nanaimo’s Pipers Lagoon Park inspired by local marine life
NANAIMO - A new public art piece offers some great views in one of the city’s popular parks. Moon Snail House, inspired by the shell of Lewis Moon Snail, was recently installed as a temporary pu...
Aug 24, 2024
New public art in Nanaimo’s Pipers Lagoon Park inspired by local marine life
NANAIMO - A new public art piece offers some great views in one of the city’s popular parks. Moon Snail House, inspired by the shell of Lewis Moon Snail, was recently installed as a temporary pu...
Aug 24, 2024
Football Nanaimo teams nearly full for fall season
NANAIMO - The preseason is underway for the atom, pee wee, bantam and midget teams with Football Nanaimo. Club president Wanda Currie said there aren’t many spaces left on any of their teams. &#...
Aug 24, 2024
BC Ferries bracing for final summer weekend, after busiest season on record in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Space is becoming increasingly limited on board BC Ferries vessels in and out of the region. The company says summer 2024 is its busiest on record heading into the unofficial end of the summ...
Aug 23, 2024
