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Island derelict vessel society awaiting government funding to remove 150 vessels from local waters
NANAIMO - John Rowe admits, for now at least, it’s hurry up and wait. But he’s hoping this summer will see him spend considerable time in the water. Rowe heads up the Dead Boat Disposal So...
Jun 05, 2023
‘From your gums to your bum:’ Gutsy Walk 2023 returns to Nanaimo
NANAIMO - The 13th annual Nanaimo Gutsy Walk to raise awareness and funds for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis is back on Sunday, June 4 at Maffeo Sutton Park. Roughly 300,000 Canadians ar...
Jun 04, 2023
Inspectors rummaging through Nanaimo blue bins to cut curbside contaminants
NANAIMO - Straight education hasn’t had the desired effect, so the City of Nanaimo is beefing up their approach to recycling contamination. New blue bin inspectors began work Friday, June 2, wal...
Jun 03, 2023
‘Walking the path probably isn’t enough:’ Nanaimo treasure hunt draws thousands into local parks
NANAIMO - The chase is on for locals involved in a real-world, old-school treasure hunt. Rob Zeiler, a new resident of Nanaimo from Alberta, said he was inspired by the natural beauty of Vancouver Isl...
Jun 02, 2023
Suspect arrested following pair of Nanaimo bush fires
NANAIMO - An investigation is underway into the cause and circumstances behind a pair of brush fires lit within minutes of each other. Fire Rescue crews were called to Bowen Park and a nearby wooded a...
Jun 02, 2023
One dead following Hwy. 1 crash in south Nanaimo
NANAIMO - An apparent cardiac arrest has claimed the life of a local man involved in a crash in Chase River. Emergency crews were called to Hwy. 1 at Tenth St. around 11:50 a.m. on Friday, June 2 with...
Jun 02, 2023
Nanaimo NightOwls eyeing pitching depth as key to Serauxmen success
NANAIMO - The boys of summer are back at Serauxmen Stadium. The Nanaimo NightOwls return for their second West Coast League season, opening at home on Friday, June 2 against the Walla Walla Sweets. Ga...
Jun 02, 2023
NightOwls enter second season WCL baseball season
NANAIMO - Year one will be remembered as a success for the Nanaimo NightOwls. Their 22-32 left them narrowly out of the playoffs, fan support grew throughout the 69 season and the NightOwls made inroa...
Jun 02, 2023
Federal cash announced in Nanaimo to advance job training for people with disabilities
NANAIMO - Harnessing untapped potential among those with disabilities was the focus of a news conference in Nanaimo as National Accessibility Week concludes. Carla Qualtrough, federal minister of empl...
Jun 01, 2023
Warmest May ever as Nanaimo breaks heat records early in the year
NANAIMO - The Harbour City is once again breaking temperature records, as May 2023 was the hottest in the city’s history. Meteorologist with Environment Canada Matt Loney said the monthly mean t...
Jun 01, 2023
