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Decision on E&N rail service postponed through new funding, land returned to Snaw-Naw-As First Nation
NANAIMO - The dream of rail being restored up and down Vancouver Island is staying alive. Pushed by a March 14 deadline set by the B.C. Court of Appeal in late 2021, the provincial government committe...
Mar 14, 2023
Dashwood Volunteer Fire Department debuts new, larger capacity water truck
NANAIMO - The Dashwood Volunteer Fire Department (DVFD) is excited to test out its new water tender truck. The $500,000 single-axle vehicle was recently purchased to replace their current tender which...
Mar 14, 2023
New BC Ferries app streamlining travel bookings on the go
NANAIMO - Customers navigating summer ferry travel can now manage their trips a little easier. BC Ferries launched a new mobile app on Monday, March 13, which provides easy access to an array of infor...
Mar 13, 2023
‘This has gone on far too long:’ Nanaimo groups demand action on public safety
NANAIMO - Local groups are repeating their calls for action from the provincial and federal governments on public safety. They come after a 49-year-old Nanaimo businessman was shot in the stomach on S...
Mar 13, 2023
Nanaimo business owner shot attempting to recover stolen tools
NANAIMO - The owner of a local mechanic shop remains in hospital after being shot near a makeshift downtown encampment. Shots were reported coming from near the 100 block of Terminal Ave., near the fo...
Mar 13, 2023
Island Health encouraged with influenza trajectory following challenging season
NANAIMO - A severe, fast-striking flu season fizzled after peaking for about three weeks between mid November and early December. Dr. Michael Benusic, an Island Health medical health officer, said the...
Mar 13, 2023
Clippers lose exciting OT thriller 6-5 to Chiefs
NANAIMO - The Clippers lost 6-5 in overtime to the Chilliwack Chiefs on a goal with 1.5 seconds left in the extra session. Nanaimo never held the lead but were continuously battling back in one of the...
Mar 12, 2023
New group ‘laser-focused’ on providing housing to unhoused Nanaimo population
NANAIMO - A new committee has been formed to create an organized and coordinated approach to help get the unhoused population into homes in Nanaimo. The Nanaimo Systems Planning Organization Society (...
Mar 12, 2023
VIU Mariners earn pair of 4th place finishes at volleyball nationals
NANAIMO - The VIU Mariners women’s volleyball team will have to settle for a fourth place finish, after winning four straight national championships. The nearly-unprecedented dynasty was disrupt...
Mar 12, 2023
Clippers earn 4-1 road win with determined effort versus the Grizzlies
COLWOOD - The Clippers put in a hardworking effort and got great goaltending to upend the Victoria Grizzlies 4-1. Shane Shelest made 46 saves and was named the first star in the contest. Nanaimo score...
Mar 12, 2023
