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Suspect in fatal Nanaimo stabbing remains in jail, judge tosses detention review application
NANAIMO - A co-accused in the disturbing death of a special needs man who was violently stabbed on Nanaimo’s waterfront has again been denied pre-trial release. Mark Jayden Harrison, 20, had a d...
Sep 20, 2023
John Barsby ready to usher in new high school football season
NANAIMO - The always competitive John Barsby Football teams are poised to get their regular season underway. This year the Bulldogs will have both a AA varsity and AA junior varsity squad. Varsity off...
Sep 20, 2023
VIDEO: ‘Here to celebrate SOGI:’ overwhelming support for sexual orientation education at Nanaimo rallies
NANAIMO - Emotions ran high, however a public rally both for and against aspects of the current school curriculum remained largely peaceful. Around six protesters against school curriculum on sexual o...
Sep 20, 2023
‘Hundreds and hundreds of rescues:’ marine SAR volunteers recognized for 35 years of service
LASQUETI ISLAND - Helping distressed boaters is something the Jones brothers of Lasqueti Island have done over and over again. Described as "critically important" members of Royal Canadian Marine Sear...
Sep 20, 2023
Timing tweak for pedestrians hoped to provide safer crossings at crash-prone Nanaimo intersections
NANAIMO - A shift in timings for several signalized intersections throughout the city is hoped to provide a safer experience for pedestrians. The City of Nanaimo has moved to a “leading pedestri...
Sep 19, 2023
B.C. human rights commissioner calls out anti-LGBTQ rallies planned across Canada
VICTORIA - British Columbia’s Human Rights Commissioner, Kasari Govender, says she is disturbed about “hate-fuelled marches” planned in several communities around the province and ac...
Sep 19, 2023
‘It was a tremendous surprise:’ Parksville-Qualicum MLA keen to clear his name
PARKSVILLE - Adam Walker insists it’s business as usual, despite an eventful last few days. Walker was removed from the provincial NDP caucus and from his role as the parliamentary secretary for...
Sep 19, 2023
Nanaimo Hornets rugby returns with new season looming
NANAIMO - The Hornets are gearing up for a new rugby season in men’s Division 1 and 3 and women’s Division 2. Practices and exhibition games are well underwaywith the regular season set to...
Sep 19, 2023
Senior government funds set aside for downtown Nanaimo transit exchange
NANAIMO - More than $15 million will support an off-street transit exchange on Terminal Ave. at Commercial St. The federal government announced it and the province are splitting about $12 million, whi...
Sep 18, 2023
Timbermen Sheridan and Soucy selected in NLL Draft
NANAIMO - Two members of the Nanaimo Timbermen have joined the ranks of the National Lacrosse League. In the Saturday, Sept. 16 entry draft Ryan Sheridan was picked fifth overall by Panther City, base...
Sep 18, 2023
