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NANAIMO - An increase in the provincial minimum wage on Saturday isn’t going far enough to allow an ever-growing number of people locally to handle even their most basic necessities, according t...

NANAIMO - His life's work of easing the suffering of others and their loved ones garnered a highly respected Lantzville man a prestigious honour. Dr. Robin Love, 68, will receive a 2024 Lifetime Achie...

NANAIMO - Four youth are potentially facing charges from the B.C. Conservation Officer Service (COS) after a rising tide caught them off guard in a protected area. RCMP were alerted around 8:30 p.m. o...

NANAIMO - Despite public outcry music programs at Vancouver Island University (VIU) have been cut. VIU officially cancelled the bachelor of music, the bachelor of music-classic transfer, and the jazz ...

Editors note. This article contains graphic details regarding sexual violence allegations. Reader discretion is strongly advised. NANAIMO - A young woman said she was beaten up to the point of unconsc...

VANCOUVER - Advocates for alleged victims of British Columbia serial killer Robert Pickton say they remain focused on getting justice for the women, as Pickton lies in a Quebec hospital in a coma afte...

NANAIMO - A gradually escalating differing of opinion between City Council and a small group of local residents boiled over Monday night, resulting in two people being escorted away in police handcuff...

NANAIMO - The province has introduced an online hub they say will speed up the permitting process to get homes built faster. Nanaimo was one of the 14 communities named for the new online building per...

NANAIMO - Back for a third season, the Nanaimo NightOwls are still looking for some homes away from home for their players. Those set to represent the team in West Coast League baseball action this su...

NANAIMO - One person is in custody, another remains in hospital after a serious altercation in the city’s downtown. Police, Nanaimo Fire Rescue and BC Emergency Health Services were called to th...