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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
More hazy skies forecast as Interior wildfire smoke blankets Nanaimo
NANAIMO - A sizeable layer of wildfire smoke is blanketing B.C. Environment Canada issued a special air quality statement for many regions, including Nanaimo and Oceanside, late Sunday, Aug. 27, advis...
Aug 28, 2023
Back to school a ‘good reminder’ to update childhood vaccinations
NANAIMO - Kids return to class in roughly one week’s time, with health officials using the occasion to remind people about importance of immunizations. While most doses on the recommended schedu...
Aug 28, 2023
‘Another tool in our toolbox:’ Errington Fire Department looking to add special blanket to firefighting arsenal
ERRINGTON - A local fire department is hoping to add more specialized equipment to aid in their response to vehicle fires involving increasingly more electrical components. Spurred by a rise in hybrid...
Aug 27, 2023
Personal accolades roll in for Mid-Island Pirates Carter Cathers
NANAIMO - It’s been a whirlwind ride for Carter Cathers in 2023. The Mid-Island Pirates outfielder has just completed the BCPBL season and played in two major tournaments. Cathers is also set to...
Aug 26, 2023
Provincial grant to assist Qualicum Beach with wildfire resiliency
QUALICUM BEACH- Thanks to a grant from the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UCBM), the Town of Qualicum Beach has started the process of updating its Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan CWRP. ...
Aug 26, 2023
Library mural adds splash of colour and music to downtown Nanaimo
NANAIMO - A splash of bright, creative colour has been added to the city’s downtown. A new mural was unveiled on Friday, Aug. 25, at the Vancouver Island Regional Library on Commercial St., faci...
Aug 25, 2023
10-year-old biker airlifted to hospital after serious crash along south Nanaimo street
NANAIMO - A young boy was airlifted to hospital in Victoria after colliding with multiple cars. The incident happened along Howard Ave. near the Nova St. intersection just before 5 p.m. on Thursday, A...
Aug 25, 2023
Nanaimo welcomes 129th annual Vancouver Island Exhibition
NANAIMO - The rides, the mini-donuts, the animals and the entertainment: VIEx is back for another year. A foundational summer event for the Nanaimo region since 1894, the Vancouver Island Exhibition o...
Aug 25, 2023
Back-to-school: Parents offer tips on how they save during annual shopping spree
Two weekends ago, Anne Zarifa and her children sat down to make a list of clothes they’d need for the coming school year after sifting through their closets to get rid of anything too small or w...
Aug 25, 2023
