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NANAIMO - More than 200 meters of aluminum boardwalk now tops a challenging section of trail on the south side of Cottle Lake in the popular Linley Valley recreation area. Charlotte Davis, manager of ...

NANAIMO - Officials in Nanaimo are working on implementing the provincial plan to increase available housing density near transit exchange areas. Passed on Nov. 30 bill 47 requires municipalities to d...

VANCOUVER - Data from Vancouver police shows a “dramatic” drop in small drug seizures after decriminalization came into effect in British Columbia last year. The department says during the...

NANAIMO - Bus connections linking all points of Vancouver Island are resuming ahead of the summer tourist season. The Tofino Bus, operated by Wilson’s Transportation, makes regular weekly runs f...

Editors note: The following article includes graphic details of violence. Discretion is advised NANAIMO - Highly disturbing facts of the murder of a beloved Nanaimo man at a coffee shop have been reve...

VICTORIA - British Columbia has approved the use of an updated Taser weapon for officers around the province to use as a less-lethal weapon during police confrontations. A statement from the Ministry ...

NANAIMO - New spaces are, at least a little, easing some pressure for parents and caregivers finding childcare in the city. BGC Central Vancouver Island were the recipients of $1.5 million in provinci...

NANAIMO - Reduced enrolment numbers leading to a deep deficit has caused Vancouver Island University to cancel some programs, with more in the process of being phased out. On the chopping block are a ...

LADYSMITH - A significant funding injection will complete a major water infrastructure project in Ladysmith. The Town announced on Friday, March 22 nearly $10.9 million in federal and provincial fundi...

LANGLEY - The Clippers losing streak is up to five games after a 4-2 setback in Langley. In the first period the Rivermen vaulted into a 2-0 lead on goals by Logan Morrell and Vitaly Levyy. Connor DeT...