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Free treatment beds announced for Vancouver Island, including Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Amid a spiraling toxic drug crisis gripping the province, new no-cost residential treatment services are aimed at helping people turn their lives around. On Thursday, Oct 26 mental health an...
Oct 26, 2023
Criminal investigation leads RCMP officers to considerable south Nanaimo drug bust
NANAIMO - A tip from a separate investigation led to a sizeable seizure of drugs. A search warrant used by local Mounties at a south Nanaimo home on Oct. 18 revealed information indicating another hom...
Oct 26, 2023
‘If things don’t change:’ rumoured London Drugs Nanaimo closure not true, but rampant crime not helping
NANAIMO - Rising rates of theft, vandalism and violence at local stores is putting additional stress on an already fragile retail market. Rumours regarding the pending closure of at least one London D...
Oct 26, 2023
Clippers on wrong side of offensive battle with 8-6 loss to Trail
SEATTLE - The Clippers were in a goal fest in their BCHL Showcase game against Trail. Nanaimo lost 8-6 in an all out offensive battle. Trail opened the scoring on a courter attack goal by Callas Pierc...
Oct 26, 2023
Jeweler enraged following third break-in this year, leaving large hole in his store & wallet
QUALICUM BEACH - It’s another major headache for a mid-Island business owner, who’s cleaning up after thieves broke through several walls to steal items from a Qualicum Beach jeweler. Jeff...
Oct 25, 2023
RDN approves multi-million dollar pedestrian bridge over Nanaimo River
NANAIMO - Following a lengthy one-hour debate, the more expensive of two options was chosen to construct a pedestrian bridge between South Wellington and Cedar. During a Tuesday, Oct. 24 Regional Dist...
Oct 25, 2023
Overnight wind, rain and snow force closures and power outages across mid-Island
NANAIMO - The first kiss of winter across the mid-Island this season has had a ripple effect. Considerable overnight wind, rain and wet snow has seen trees topple, taking power lines with them in some...
Oct 25, 2023
‘Enables you to broaden your opportunities:’ free Nanaimo employment program offering key job skills
NANAIMO - A crucially important job skills training program is preparing to ramp up for another cycle. DiverseFutures is run locally by the Nanaimo Youth Services Association and works with people age...
Oct 25, 2023
Stage set for murder trial for Nanaimo woman accused of killing ex-boyfriend
NANAIMO - Final details between the Crown and defence have been ironed out in advance of an expected lengthy murder trial in Nanaimo next year. Paris Jayanne Laroche, 27, is charged with first degree ...
Oct 24, 2023
VIDEO: Clippers have golden opportunity to impress scouts at BCHL Showcase
NANAIMO - One of the signature events of the BCHL season is the annual showcase. The Clippers will have a pair of games in Seattle on Wednesday, Oct. 25 versus Trail and Thursday, Oct. 26 against Prin...
Oct 24, 2023
