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Nanaimo’s Matthew Wood climbs in final NHL entry draft rankings
NANAIMO - An impressive ascent up the NHL prospect ladder continues for a talented forward who calls Nanaimo home. Right-winger Matthew Wood, a standout freshman for the University of Connecticut, was...
Apr 18, 2023
Nanaimo trails only Victoria for Vancouver Island toxic drug deaths
NANAIMO - The deadly trend of toxic drugs killing people on Vancouver Island continues to worsen. In the first three months of the year 596 lives were lost in the first three months of the year in BC....
Apr 18, 2023
Three six-storey residential buildings approved across from Nanaimo courthouse
NANAIMO -A significant downtown Nanaimo development would transform a pair of parking lots into nearly 160 homes, with about half of the suites planned to be rental units. City councillors on Monday, ...
Apr 18, 2023
VIDEO: Lightning storm flashes and dazzles across Nanaimo
NANAIMO - A dazzling light show from a passing lightning storm brought bright flashes, bone-rattling thunder and widespread hail to the mid-Island. It moved through the city around 10:30 p.m. on Monda...
Apr 18, 2023
Items from well known Lantzville dinosaur attraction to be auctioned
LANTZVILLE - Have some extra cash and an affinity for dinosaurs? Then this auction is for you. A collection of life-like animatronic dinos and other attractions at a property in Lantzville are schedul...
Apr 18, 2023
Teen armed with large knife arrested following disturbing altercation at NDSS
NANAIMO - A 15-year-old boy was arrested for allegedly waving a large knife around in a threatening manner at NDSS. The detachment’s media liason officer Reserve Cst. Gary O’Brien said pol...
Apr 17, 2023
‘It was a valuable experience for us:’ Oceanside Generals bring home bronze medal from Cyclone Taylor Cup
NANAIMO - It wasn’t the colour of medal they initially wanted, but the reigning VIJHL champion Oceanside Generals won their last game of the season and look to continue building momentum heading...
Apr 17, 2023
Volunteers sought for upcoming homeless census in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Getting a clear idea how many homeless people live in Nanaimo and finding out what their challenges are will take an army of volunteers. Dozens of people are being recruited to help fill a v...
Apr 17, 2023
Hub City Soap Box Derby hitting the streets again this summer
NANAIMO - The streets of the Old City Quarter will once again be alive with the sounds of excitement and the rolling thunder of soapbox cars. The second edition of the Hub City Soap Box Derby is hitti...
Apr 16, 2023
New Mary Ellen Dr. roundabout substantially complete
NANAIMO - A major traffic flow change for a busy north end street is now substantially complete. Vehicles are navigating through a new roundabout along Mary Ellen Dr., connecting the northern end of t...
Apr 16, 2023
