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School supplies and haircuts ready to be handed out thanks to ‘Fresh Start’ program
NANAIMO - As we enter the last few days of August, one local barbershop owner is putting the finishing touches on a popular campaign to ensure kids go back to class with everything they need. "Fresh S...
Aug 30, 2023
New Tesla Superchargers in Nanaimo among most powerful on Vancouver Island
NANAIMO - Newly activated Tesla Superchargers are expanding an electric vehicle network which continues to see considerable growth. Twelve new charging plugs were brought online in late June at Nanaim...
Aug 30, 2023
Nanaimo fast-tracks carbon zero plans by reducing natural gas heat sources
NANAIMO - Using natural gas as a primary home heating source will soon become a thing of the past in the Harbour City. During the Monday, Aug. 28 meeting, city councillors voted 5-4 in favour of adopt...
Aug 29, 2023
Overnight lightning sparks 18 new fires across Vancouver Island
NANAIMO - Crews from the Coastal Fire Centre are assessing the impact of a late-night thunderstorm which rolled across the region. Thousands of lightning flashes were reported across the Centre’...
Aug 29, 2023
Nanaimo woman wins $500k ‘Daily Grand’ payday
NANAIMO - It was a moment of shock and disbelief followed by euphoria for a local woman who struck it rich. Barbara Wunderlick won a $500,000 prize on a Daily Grand draw in late June, with a ticket pu...
Aug 29, 2023
New affordable seniors housing complex officially opens in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Residents are moved in and more are on the way in the weeks to come to fill up the city’s newest seniors housing complex. Sunfield Manor along Seafield Cres. by Nanaimo Regional Genera...
Aug 29, 2023
Anti-stigma dialogue sessions in Nanaimo on International Overdose Awareness Day
NANAIMO - A day of remembrance, support, and community action for those who have died from toxic drug overdoses is happening this week. International Overdose Awareness Day is on Thursday, Aug. 31, wi...
Aug 29, 2023
NDP leader touts vague plans to combat rising grocery prices during stop in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh had opposition parties and grocery store profits square in his sights during a stop in the Harbour City. Singh met with a small group of people at a Maffeo S...
Aug 28, 2023
McDougall Creek fire damage rises and more work needed before people can safely return home
WEST KELOWNA - Progress is being made on the McDougall Creek wildfire, but over 2,000 properties remain on evacuation order and almost 200 structures have been lost. During a news conference Monday, A...
Aug 28, 2023
Final full-day closure on Hwy. 4 at Cameron Lake planned before weekend re-opening
NANAIMO - While Hwy. 4 at Cameron Lake Bluffs is expected to fully re-open before the Labour Day long weekend, at least one more full-day closure is needed in order to complete rock scaling work. The ...
Aug 28, 2023
