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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...

NANAIMO - A dedicated and focused push is on to attract more skilled healthcare professionals is underway. Island Health has launched a $340,000 advertising campaign nationwide, selling less the oppor...

DUNCAN - The Clippers wrapped up 2023 with a day of good news off the ice and a 4-3 shootout win over Cowichan Valley, After a long nine month process head coach and general manager Colin Birkas was b...

NANAIMO - BC Ferries are preparing for a busy next few years at a pair of terminals connecting the Harbour City with Gabriola Island. Work on marine structures at both Descanso Bay and Nanaimo Harbour...

NANAIMO - A man with a documented history of starting fires will face additional arson charges in the new year, including one from a high-profile incident in the Harbour City. In late February, a fire...

VANCOUVER - The British Columbia Supreme Court has blocked new provincial laws against public consumption of illegal substances. The ruling in favour of the Harm Reduction Nurses Association imposes a...

NANAIMO - An Airbnb cancellation, a delayed fast food order and a traffic light taking too long to turn green were all reasons some people felt compelled to dial 911 this past year. E-Comm 911, which ...

NANAIMO - Scammers have struck once more, clearing six figures out of a local bank account via a cold call. Oceanside RCMP were alerted to the situation earlier in December, when the victim reported t...

NANAIMO - Recent heavy rains, combined with what’s forecast to hit the region in the coming days, has highway service crews on the lookout. Mainroad Contracting, who maintain Island highways and...

NANAIMO - A 14-year-old boy has died after an accident involving a ride-on lawnmower along a rural Cedar road. Calls to emergency responders came around 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 28 in the 1300 blo...