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NANAIMO - The mandate is simple: make a child’s Christmas wish come true. For over 40 years, the volunteer-run Great Nanaimo Toy Drive has stuffed stockings, wrapped donated presents and fulfill...

PARKSVILLE - It’s proof positive you’re never too old to learn something new, or keep doing what you love. Judy Richardson, 59, found a love of filmmaking during the pandemic and was inspi...

NANAIMO - A traditional First Nations ceremony is providing an opportunity for learning and growth for local Mounties. Officers from the Nanaimo detachment partnered with Snuneymuxw and Snaw-Naw-As Fi...

NANAIMO - Substantial renovations and redesign to a local car dealership are on the horizon. City councillors voted 8-1 in favour of awarding a development permit for a re-build of the Nissan of Nanai...

PARKSVILLE - The Brant Wildlife Festival, (BWF) an annual celebration of nature and conservation, now has new local owners. Operated by The Nature Trust of British Columbia since 2007, the BWF announc...

PORT ALBERNI - The Clippers beat their early season nemesis the Alberni Valley Bulldogs 5-2 at Weyerhauser Arena. The Bulldogs had won all four previous games this season including a 6-5 overtime deci...

NANAIMO - Under the backdrop of ongoing conflict around the world, around 1,000 people gathered downtown to show we will never forget those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Remembrance Day services we...

NANAIMO - It’s a time to pause and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Thousands across central Vancouver Island and Canada are gathering at Legions, Cenotaphs, and other public even...

NANAIMO - Before the Clippers took to the ice Nov. 10 against the Victoria Grizzlies they honoured veterans and paid tribute to the crew of the HMCS Nanaimo. After a slow start they overtook Victoria ...

QUALICUM BEACH - A river typically filled with salmon has been taken to a new level on mid-Vancouver Island, featuring a historic year for one particular species. Roughly 101,000 mature Pink Salmon re...