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Snowbirds training wrapping up in Comox Valley ahead of summer tour
COMOX - The Canadian Forces Snowbirds are busy in their final week of training on the mid-Island in preparation for their summer tour. The Snowbirds first arrived in the Comox Valley on April 18 for t...
May 04, 2023
Missing & murdered Indigenous women walk and event scheduled in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - A community walk aims to raise awareness and honour missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit individuals (MMIWG2S+). Friday, May 5 marks the national MMIWG2S+ awareness da...
May 04, 2023
Nanaimo man convicted of assaulting woman in townhouse, jury hung on 2 more charges
Editor's Note: This story contains details which may be disturbing for some readers. Discretion is advised. NANAIMO - Jurors working overtime couldn’t reach a unanimous decision in the case of a...
May 04, 2023
Dover Bay Secondary Robotics Club makes all the right shots
NANAIMO - A group of high school students in Nanaimo have their own twist on Canada’s pastime. Dover Bay Secondary School Robotics Club members came first place in recent regional and provincial...
May 03, 2023
BC Hydro awaiting decision on new, lower ‘time of use’ rate
NANAIMO - BC Hydro expects to hear by next year whether a new, lower rate will be approved by the B.C. Utilities Commission. The utility submitted a proposed rate reduction to the commission on Feb. 2...
May 03, 2023
Billets needed as Nanaimo NightOwls put finishing touches on plans for second season
NANAIMO - The NightOwls made their long awaited debut in 2022 and the team is excited for improvements on and off the field in year two. Nanaimo finished just outside the playoff picture last year wit...
May 03, 2023
Securities Commission alleges fraud committed by Nanaimo-based crypto firm
The B.C. Securities Commission alleges a now-defunct cryptocurrency platform based in Nanaimo on Vancouver Island committed a multimillion-dollar securities fraud by diverting customer assets to onlin...
May 03, 2023
Grieving Nanaimo parents fundraising to comfort others in event of stillborn delivery
NANAIMO - A local couple are raising money to help people through one of the most difficult situations in life: the tragic death of a child. Erin Sowerby Greene and her husband Cameron von Poser were ...
May 03, 2023
Nanaimo Salvation Army secures venue for temporary kitchen
NANAIMO - A lease agreement has been secured by a social service provider left without a kitchen and dining hall while a portion of its downtown location is redeveloped. Salvation Army New Hope Centre...
May 02, 2023
Proposed $48.5 million Nanaimo public works facility upgrade clears first hurdle
NANAIMO - Council is moving ahead with a long-overdue replacement and upgrade of its public works facility, future-proofing service delivery. The massive project, which is set to cost in the neighbour...
May 02, 2023
