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‘We’re ready for anything:’ dry fall and winter has province prepared for worst-case wildfire scenarios
NANAIMO - Provincial officials are readying for what could be a busy fire season this summer. That’s according to the ministry of emergency management and climate readiness, which released its r...
Apr 13, 2023
UPDATE: shelter-in-place concluded at north Nanaimo neighbourhood
UPDATE - A shelter-in-place impacting a north Nanaimo neighbourhood was resolved shortly after 11 a.m., Nanaimo RCMP stated. Police stated vehicular and pedestrian traffic can resume as normal. No oth...
Apr 13, 2023
‘Cranky old man’ Krog wants action from residents on Nanaimo healthcare expansion
NANAIMO - If the central Island wants expanded healthcare facilities, the banging of pots and pans will have to be a lot louder. Nanaimo Mayor Leonard Krog, in what he dubbed a “cranky old man s...
Apr 13, 2023
RCMP asking motorcyclists to ‘ride like you’re invisible’ as warmer weather approaches
NANAIMO - With the warmer weather on the central Island, more motorcycles are hitting the roads and highways. It means a higher rate of conflict between the smaller, more mobile bikes and larger vehic...
Apr 12, 2023
Mid Island Pirates open BCPBL season against local Royal rivals
NANAIMO - BC Premier Baseball League action is back at Serauxmen stadium. The Mid Island Pirates open the 2023 campaign against the Parksville Royals on Wednesday, April 12. Co-owner, co-general manag...
Apr 12, 2023
VIDEO: ‘We need strong action now:’ Nanaimo to host new repeat violent offender initiative
NANAIMO - The Harbour City will be included in a new project to target repeat violent offenders. Nanaimo was confirmed as one of 12 new hubs in B.C. to participate in the Repeat Violent Offending Inte...
Apr 12, 2023
‘The best we’ve heard:’ Lantzville singer crushes Canada’s Got Talent audition
NANAIMO - His performance earned not only an extended standing ovation but unanimous praise from the Canada’s Got Talent Judges. Raymond Salgado, a singer from Lantzville, took the main event sp...
Apr 12, 2023
‘Everyone working together:’ over 15,000 shelter spaces used in Nanaimo during winter months
NANAIMO - Shelter and warming centres across the mid-Island were kept very busy this winter, with over 15,000 visits through the year’s coldest months. The start of November through the end of M...
Apr 12, 2023
Man accused of beating & confining woman to bedroom of Nanaimo townhouse unit
Editor’s Note: This story contains details which may be disturbing for some readers. Discretion is advised. NANAIMO - A BC Supreme Court jury trial heard a man allegedly beat up a woman multiple...
Apr 11, 2023
Premier Eby, public safety minister Farnworth to headline major event in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Following months of escalating violent crime, the provincial government is showing up in full force in the Harbour City. Premier David Eby will lead a significant government event in front o...
Apr 11, 2023
