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NANAIMO - Following substantial rises on the heels of the COIVD-19 pandemic, residential property valuations are stabilizing in the Nanaimo area, across Vancouver Island and province-wide. Newly relea...

NANAIMO - A second seasonal venue for people experiencing homelessness to escape inclement weather has opened in Nanaimo. Island Crisis Care Society (ICCS) announced the opening of its winter daytime ...

NANAIMO - One person is in custody following an early morning assault in south Nanaimo on New Year’s Day. Nanaimo RCMP say they were called on Monday, Jan. 1 shortly after 7 a.m. to the 300 bloc...

NANAIMO - The last month of 2023 continued the weather pattern Vancouver Island saw for much of the year: warm and dry conditions. Dec. 2023 ranked as the 13th warmest December on record for Nanaimo, ...

NANAIMO - As expected, demand increased substantially this time around for the Loaves and Fishes Community Food Bank annual Christmas hamper program. Peter Sinclair, executive director of the valued N...

NANAIMO - B.C. has become the first province in Canada to require worksites to carry specific qualifications when dealing with asbestos. Effective Monday, Jan. 1, only WorkSafeBC licensed companies us...

NANAIMO - It’s a New Years Day tradition for some and wholesome entertainment from the safety of shore for others. The Regional District of Nanaimo are again hosting their annual Polar Bear Swim...

NANAIMO - For years, mentioning a new fast ferry launching in the Harbour City was met with a predictable response: ‘I’ll believe it when I see it’. Nearly two years removed from ann...

NANAIMO - The nomination period for the Nanaimo Sport Achievement Awards has been extended. The initial deadline of Dec. 31 has been moved back to Jan. 7. Nominations will be accepted in 17 different ...

NANAIMO - It was a controversial move at the time, and the months since have done little to dampen the views of either side. In late August, Nanaimo city councillors narrowly voted to fast-track their...