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New beach accessibility mats installed at three new parks across Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Following a successful rollout last year, the City is expanding accessibility to area beaches. Three new Mobi-Mats were recently purchased and installed at Neck Point Park, Loudon Park and C...
Jun 23, 2023
Hwy. 4 re-opens to single lane alternating traffic after weeks long wildfire-related closure
NANAIMO - The main link connecting Port Alberni, Tofino and Ucluelet with the rest of Vancouver Island has re-opened. Limited traffic flows will be restored along Hwy. 4 on Friday, June 23 at 3 p.m. r...
Jun 23, 2023
10 year jail sentence for Nanaimo man’s sexual abuse & online exploitation of his daughter
Editors note: This story contains details of sexual abuse of a child, which could disturb some readers. Discretion is strongly advised. NANAIMO - Details of repeated sexual assaults by a father agains...
Jun 23, 2023
Seasonal direct flights linking Nanaimo Airport and Toronto takes off
NANAIMO - Weekly flights between Nanaimo and the country’s largest city returned on Friday, June 23 for the summer. Seasonal direct return service on Friday mornings between Nanaimo Airport and ...
Jun 23, 2023
‘Its far exceeded my expectations:’ Tom Harris Charity Classic makes significant impact
NANAIMO - A golf tournament continuing the work of a late philanthropic Nanaimo business legend has taken on a life of its own, morphing into an enormously successful fundraiser. The fourth annual Tom...
Jun 23, 2023
‘Dead people can’t recover:’ Aubrey’s Run to End Toxic Drug Deaths stops in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - A mother who lost her son to illicit toxic drugs is turning her grief and pain into action. Jessica Michalofsky is running across the province to raise awareness and support for safe supply....
Jun 22, 2023
Traditional welcome pole unveiled outside brand new Nanaimo Fire Station 1
NANAIMO - The City’s newest fire station and emergency operations centre is officially open and welcomed with a piece of traditional First Nations art. Snuneymuxw First Nation carver Noel Brown ...
Jun 22, 2023
Big donation supports Nanaimo food security program
NANAIMO - A crucial summer program bolstering local food security has received a big shot in the arm. A $10,000 donation from Woodgrove Chrysler was matched by Island Savings to tally $20,000 in cash ...
Jun 22, 2023
Nanaimo Women of Influence awards to ‘shine a spotlight’ on diversity, inclusion and community
NANAIMO - A celebration of women, gender diverse, non-binary and two-spirited individuals is coming to the Harbour City. The inaugural Women of Influence Nanaimo (WIN) awards gala is set for Feb. 7, 2...
Jun 22, 2023
RCMP seek woman accused of armed home robbery north of Qualicum Beach
PARKSVILLE - Oceanside RCMP are looking for a woman allegedly involved in a serious home invasion last year who’s no longer residing at a Lower Mainland recovery house. Theresa Marie Evenson, 36...
Jun 22, 2023
