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NANAIMO - A month-long public art exhibit is lighting up paths in the city’s most popular parks. In partnership with the Snuneymuxw First Nation (SFN), the City is inviting residents down to Swa...

NANAIMO - Gift cards remain a favoured tool used by thieves to fleece unsuspecting victims. Recently, a Nanaimo resident opened an email believed to be from a close family friend in the United States,...

NANAIMO - Deaths caused by illicit street drugs decreased 21 per cent province-wide, with Vancouver Island following the favourable trend. In total, 71 people lost their lives to toxic drugs in Nanaim...

NANAIMO - It'll be a weekend of sugary treats, poutine, family fun and more at Nanaimo's Beban Park Social Centre. The 25th annual Maple Sugar Festival, hosted by the Nanaimo Francophone Association (...

NANAIMO - Clippers forward Sam Boisvert has hit a rare milestone - playing in his 100th career game in Nanaimo. Boisvert’s first game was on Sept. 22, 2023 and his century game came on Monday, F...

NANAIMO - Any hope of growing free after-school programming for local vulnerable students will require additional donations. United Way British Columbia's growing School’s Out program began oper...

NANAIMO - Following an extended stretch of free parking, motorists venturing into Nanaimo’s downtown will soon have to pay for curbside parking. Paid parking was suspended in the fall of 2024 in...

NANAIMO - Conduct by Duke Point-area industrial businesses are under scrutiny from Snuneymuxw First Nation. Chief Michael Wyse said two letters were sent to federal, provincial and municipal leaders r...

NANAIMO - Early concepts for a revamped washroom space at Maffeo Sutton Park are taking shape. Universal stalls, surge washroom capacity, accessible facilities and amenities for families are all envis...

NANAIMO - Six local high schools are competing in four divisions at the Vancouver Island high school basketball championships. The games will run from Thursday, Feb. 19 to Saturday, Feb. 21 at schools...