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Island Health expands mental health and substance use counselling services
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...
Jun 13, 2023
Conservation officers respond to several cougar sightings along north Nanaimo waterfront
NANAIMO - Multiple confirmed cougar sightings within one north Nanaimo block are believed to be the same big cat prowling for its next meal. Cheryl Thompson and her husband woke up on Sunday, June 11 ...
Jun 12, 2023
Rain aids Cameron Bluffs wildfire as detour route gives essential good carriers priority
NANAIMO - Crews continue to hold the Cameron Bluffs wildfire from spreading. The wildfire has been burning since June 3 and remains out of control, increasing from 208 hectares in size on Friday, June...
Jun 12, 2023
Motorcyclist killed in early morning crash in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - A man riding a motorcycle died after being hit by a truck on the Island Hwy. at Oliver Rd. RCMP say it happened at about 5:15 a.m. when the driver of a southbound grey Dodge Ram D350 tried t...
Jun 12, 2023
Several illegally caught salmon near Nanaimo results in $4K fine
NANAIMO - A fishing outing with friends was a costly one for a man who took responsibility for breaking a pair of federal fisheries regulations. Ken Hsien Lin was operating a boat on Jan. 25, 2023, of...
Jun 12, 2023
Nanaimo Sports and Social Club hosts summertime activities including kickball
NANAIMO - The Nanaimo Sports and Social Club is in the midst of a grass volleyball season with a 10 week session of California Kickball on the horizon. Sports for adults with a focus on fun and meetin...
Jun 11, 2023
‘There is a lot of preventable suffering:’ CatNap Society pushes to reduce feral cat population
NANAIMO - A longstanding group of Nanaimo-based volunteers are doing what they can to address a problem that’s much more visible this time of year. "It’s definitely kitten season," CatNap ...
Jun 11, 2023
More than 60 teams set for Nanaimo’s Island Swish Summer Start Up tournament
NANAIMO - Youth basketball teams from the Island and Mainland will take to the floor at four different gymnasiums for a huge two-day tournament on June 10 and 11. Organizer Matt Kuzminski said 61 team...
Jun 10, 2023
Tributes pour in following death of beloved retired Nanaimo prosecutor
NANAIMO - While his gown had been hung up for well over a decade, the death of a highly respected prosecutor caused many eyes to well up across the legal community. Glenn S. Kelt passed away recently ...
Jun 10, 2023
‘It’s a party:’ Parksville ready for celebration of beloved community ambassador
PARKSVILLE - He was cherished by all who knew him, and a celebration Friday evening will give community members a final chance to say goodbye. “Flying” Phil St. Luke passed away in mid-Jan...
Jun 09, 2023
