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Small shed containing tires ignited behind Nanaimo German Cultural Centre
NANAIMO - Despite a large plume of black smoke, damage from an early morning fire was contained largely to a small shed. Fire Rescue Crews were called to a fully engulfed shed on fire behind the Germa...
Sep 22, 2023
Saturday Lotto 6/49 Gold Ball Jackpot at record amount
NANAIMO - It’s a number never before seen for Lotto 6/49, a jackpot of $66 million. The record amount for the Gold Ball Jackpot draw is set to be on offer Saturday, Sept. 23 with a one in two ch...
Sep 22, 2023
Clippers have many new faces for the 2023-24 BCHL season
NANAIMO - There’s a new look to the Nanaimo Clippers this year. The team has 17 players on the roster who weren’t with the team during their first place run to the top of the Coastal Divis...
Sep 22, 2023
Former Nanaimo Clipper on the ice as Canucks camp kicks off in Victoria
VICTORIA - Vancouver Islanders can get an up-close look at the Vancouver Canucks over the next few days. The team is set up in Victoria for the next four days with training camp sessions running daily...
Sep 21, 2023
Rash of vessel thefts at Island marinas prompting safety reminder from RCMP
NANAIMO - Following a string of thefts of watercraft and equipment from marinas up and down eastern Vancouver Island, the RCMP wants to remind residents to take steps to protect their property, and ma...
Sep 21, 2023
Korean traditional values cited in financial reward following untimely death of Nanaimo teen
NANAIMO - Citing Korean tradition of supporting parents for sacrifices they made, a BC Supreme Court justice awarded $327,000 for hypothetical future awards from a deceased Nanaimo teen. Eric Shimm wa...
Sep 21, 2023
Child exploitation unit trying to identify bedroom potentially from Nanaimo or Ladysmith home
NANAIMO - Investigators in Edmonton looking into a potential sexual assault case involving a young child say there might be a link to the central Island region. Officers from the Internet Child Exploi...
Sep 21, 2023
‘We’ll be back on our feet soon:’ fire sparks in crawlspace under downtown Nanaimo business
NANAIMO - A quick report to emergency crews has likely prevented further damage to a well-known downtown business. Smoke was seen coming from the floor of Sound Heritage on Victoria Cres. around 9:50 ...
Sep 21, 2023
Summer season ender rainstorm due to hit Nanaimo & Oceanside
NANAIMO - The fall’s first major storm is forecast to hit in the coming days. Blustery conditions are poised to begin over the weekend, leading up to considerable rainfall due across eastern Van...
Sep 21, 2023
Minor roof fire impacts Nanaimo childcare facility
NANAIMO - A fire damaged a childcare facility in Nanaimo’s Stephenson Point neighbourhood. Multiple fire engines were called to the former Lifestyle Health and Fitness Centre on Wednesday, Sept....
Sep 20, 2023
