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‘Provided a huge spark:’ Nanaimo Men’s Sheds group building foundations
NANAIMO - A local group where men are encouraged to be men has been making huge strides since first going public in the spring. The Nanaimo and District Men’s Shed group was started earlier this...
Aug 02, 2023
Bone dry and clear skies: Nanaimo’s July ranks high in historical rankings
NANAIMO - While hot summer weather isn’t unusual for the mid-Island, the lack of precipitation remains a concern as drought conditions worsen. Environment Canada meteorologist Armel Castellan sa...
Aug 01, 2023
Nanaimo RCMP search for man accused of choking woman
NANAIMO - Local Mounties are trying to track down a man following an alleged violent assault. Police say 30-year-old Joseph Charles Little is wanted following a June 19 incident where he allegedly pun...
Aug 01, 2023
Troublesome Nanaimo encampment being cleared out along Terminal Ave.
NANAIMO - The site of a shooting earlier this year is now the site of a large-scale clean-up operation. An encampment on the bank running along Terminal Ave., overlooking the Millstone River, was dism...
Aug 01, 2023
Response teams have ‘several areas for clean-up’ after fuel spill in Nanaimo harbour
NANAIMO - Clean-up crews are still handling after-effects from a heavy fuel spill along the city’s waterfront. On Wednesday, July 26, the Maipo River cargo ship spilled an unknown amount of heav...
Aug 01, 2023
Younger people more likely to change jobs to work from home
NANAIMO - Younger people in B.C. are more likely to say if their current job doesn’t offer a work-from-home option, they’ll quit and find a new one which does. A new poll conducted by Rese...
Aug 01, 2023
Winds play key role as wildfire continues to threaten Osoyoos
Winds will likely be a major factor in the battle to save the southern British Columbia town of Osoyoos from a raging wildfire, but the latest forecast offers some hope. Environment Canada is calling ...
Jul 31, 2023
East Wellington Rd. closes due to construction on major infrastructure project
NANAIMO - A well-used connector for residents of rural parts of the City is set for significant changes over the coming months. Crews on the Midtown Water Supply Project began the next phase along Eas...
Jul 31, 2023
Court of Appeal orders graduated fines if unsanctioned Mudge Island seawall remains standing
NANAIMO - A Mudge Island waterfront seawall built to stop erosion must be torn down by this fall before graduated fines kick in. A recent BC Court of Appeal judgment followed a contempt of court rulin...
Jul 31, 2023
‘Worth every penny:’ free Love Your City event returns to Maffeo Sutton Park
NANAIMO - Grab your family for a day of fun this Sunday, but you can leave your wallet at home. The Oceanside Church on Jingle Pot Rd. in Nanaimo is holding its 24th annual Love Your City event at Maf...
Jul 30, 2023
