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LADYSMITH - The provincial government is beefing up flood defences across the province, including on the mid-Island. The Town of Ladysmith will receive $2.75 million through the Community Emergency Pr...

PARKSVILLE - A group advocating for more housing options in Oceanside is teaming up with an online room rental site to get more people into affordable accommodations. The Society of Organized Services...

NANAIMO - Greater connection to the land and the community is driving designs for a new supportive housing complex in the south end. Operated by Snuneymuxw First Nation (SFN), a six-storey, 36-bed fac...

NANAIMO - While waiting for the provincial government to fully flesh out its short-term rental regulations, Council is beefing up their own enforcement. Councillors, on Monday, March 18, approved a do...

NANAIMO - After many years, it’s finally cruise season again in the Harbour City. The Nanaimo Port Authority announced on Tuesday, March 19, two vessels had booked arrivals locally for the 2024 ...

The warmest winter on record could have far-reaching effects on everything from wildfire season to erosion, climatologists say, while offering a preview of what the season could resemble in the not-so...

NANAIMO - It’s one step backwards for one of the city’s most high-profile properties, in the hopes future progress can be made. City Councillors opted to rescind third reading of zoning an...

NANAIMO - Ongoing drought conditions and extreme weather events is causing the provincial government to focus on wildfire safety year-round. Above-average temperatures and little precipitation were a ...

NANAIMO - Opportunistic, and perhaps well-researched, thieves made off with gift cards and lottery tickets meant for silent auctions and raffle draws. While closing the Nanaimo Ice Centre down for the...

NANAIMO - Those using natural gas for home heating, cooking or other uses will see their bills remain relatively unchanged for at least the next three months. FortisBC announced Monday, March 18, they...