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NANAIMO - The COVID-19 pandemic caused a significant rise in hate-related incidents, with Vancouver Island second behind the Lower Mainland in reported occurrences. That’s according to the B.C. ...

NANAIMO - Following prolonged construction delays, crews have at last completed a substantial addition to an over-capacity French immersion school in Nanaimo. School district 68 officials are expectin...

NANAIMO - Mounties provided additional information regarding a Wednesday afternoon shooting along the banks of the Millstone River. A news release from Nanaimo RCMP stated a man is in hospital and two...

Editors note: this article contains details of minors being sexually abused. Discretion is advised NANAIMO - A once respected medical professional lost his family, home and career after his deplorable...

NANAIMO - At least one person is in hospital and another is in custody following a shooting and stabbing in downtown Nanaimo. Emergency crews were called to 20 Barsby Ave. along the Milestone River sh...

NANAIMO - A major infrastructure project in Nanaimo’s downtown will start work in a few weeks after Council approved a budget increase. During a Wednesday, June 14 finance and audit committee me...

NANAIMO - Despite seeing a bit of rain on Vancouver Island the last few days, area residents are being asked to dial down their water consumption. The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) announced star...

NANAIMO - Numerous vegetables, herbs and a sense of community are all growing in lockstep at an emerging food garden just outside Nanaimo city limits. A little more than a year into the existence of a...

NANAIMO - Due to ongoing safety concerns, Highway 4 at Cameron Lake is expected to remain closed for several more days. The transportation ministry revealed it expects single-lane alternating traffic ...

NANAIMO - Island Health is widening its mental health service capacity for those living with moderate mental health and substance use challenges. Publically funded, community-based health authority co...