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Camp experiences building ‘confidence, cooperation, and resiliency’ in Oceanside kids
PARKSVILLE - It’s a lofty goal, but a crucial one for many families in the Oceanside region. The Society for Organized Services (SOS), which serves hundreds of families across School District 69...
Jul 03, 2023
Island bumped up to drought level four ahead of typically driest months
NANAIMO - Rapid melt, bone dry weather and unseasonably hot temperatures have combined to send the Island region into essentially uncharted territory. The B.C ministry of forests’ water manageme...
Jul 02, 2023
Canucks sign former Nanaimo Clipper defenceman amid free agency flurry
NANAIMO - A familiar face is returning to ply his trade in B.C. Matt Irwin, who was born in Victoria and played three seasons with the BCHL’s Nanaimo Clippers, will spend next season patrolling ...
Jul 01, 2023
Canada Day on the Mid-Island: where to go and what’s going on?
NANAIMO - Plenty of celebrations for Canada’s 156th birthday are planned across the region. Those in Nanaimo are encouraged down to Maffeo Sutton Park for a full day of festivities between 11 a....
Jul 01, 2023
Man sentenced for attacks against woman at Nanaimo townhouse, faces manslaughter trial
NANAIMO - A BC Supreme Court justice sternly rejected the testimony of a man convicted of beating up a woman who once considered him a close friend. Kyle Gordon Ordway, 38, received 18 months in jail ...
Jun 30, 2023
New Harewood bike skills park opens in time for summer season
NANAIMO - Just in time for the Canada Day long weekend, a new feature is available at the already well-stocked Harewood Centennial Park. A brand new mountain bike skills park was officially opened on ...
Jun 30, 2023
Expect increased RCMP check stops over Canada Day long weekend
NANAIMO - If you plan on hitting the road this Canada Day long weekend, ICBC and the RCMP want to make sure you’re doing it in a safe and sober way. The two organizations are teaming up for thei...
Jun 30, 2023
B.C. must urgently change forest strategies or face more wildfire disasters: report
VICTORIA - British Columbia’s independent forests watchdog is calling for the provincial government to make critical changes to how it manages forests to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfire...
Jun 30, 2023
Nanaimo White Rapids set to host annual swim meet and BC provincials
NANAIMO - The Nanaimo White Rapids Swim Club is holding a three-day meet over the Canada Day Long weekend. It’s a massive event with 465 competitive and novice swimmers. White Rapids president K...
Jun 30, 2023
BC Ferries hopeful for no cancellations for Nanaimo area travellers
NANAIMO - While reduced service is hampering the Swartz Bay-Tsawwassen route this long weekend, BC Ferries is hopeful it can stick to its existing schedule elsewhere, including service in and out of N...
Jun 29, 2023
