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Drug trafficker avoids jail following significant north Nanaimo bust
NANAIMO - A convicted drug trafficker has avoided prison, but will remain under close supervision. Chad Michael Kirk, 38, was sentenced to two years house arrest, followed by three years probation aft...
Feb 09, 2023
Driver charged with first-degree murder in ‘nightmare’ bus attack on Quebec daycare
LAVAL, QC - A transit driver has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder after two children were killed and six were seriously injured when a city bus crashed into a daycare north of Montr...
Feb 08, 2023
Tardy Qualicum Beach senior caught going double posted school zone speed limit
QUALICUM BEACH - A flimsy excuse for speeding didn’t help a local senior escape a hefty fine. Oceanside Mounties conducting traffic enforcement on Village Way, outside of Kwalikum Secondary Scho...
Feb 08, 2023
Netflix Canada begins password sharing crackdown, additional members cost $7.99
Netflix Canada is rolling out its long-anticipated plans to crack down on password sharing. The streaming giant says it will begin notifying Canadian users today by email about limitations on who can ...
Feb 08, 2023
No charges recommended after fatal police-involved shooting near Nanaimo mill
Editor’s Note: The following story contains details some readers may find disturbing. Discretion is advised. NANAIMO - The Independent Investigations Office of B.C. has found no grounds for char...
Feb 08, 2023
VIDEO: Clipper veterans ready for post season stretch drive
NANAIMO - With less than two months to play and just 17 games before playoffs the Clippers are looking to ramp up their game. There are 10 players who went to the 2022 BCHL finals and are still with t...
Feb 08, 2023
After months of wild weather, January was back to boring West Coast conditions
NANAIMO - Following a year full of record-setting weather events, the start of 2023 was a bland one in the weather world. Trevor Smith, Environment Canada meteorologist, said the east side of Vancouve...
Feb 08, 2023
IIO investigates Ladysmith motorcycle crash, rider sustains serious injuries
LADYSMITH - An early morning traffic stop resulted in the rider reportedly hitting a curb and crashing on the Trans Canada Hwy. The Independent Investigations Office (IIO) reports the incident occurre...
Feb 07, 2023
‘Children safety is number one:’ Nanaimo mother shines spotlight on disturbing incident at local pool
NANAIMO - While it’s not the kind of attention she desires, a Nanaimo mother vows to be vocal to protect the safety of local children. Janayh Wright attended the Nanaimo Aquatic Centre (NAC) on ...
Feb 07, 2023
National reconciliation day to become September statutory holiday in B.C.
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government has introduced legislation to make Sept. 30 a paid statutory holiday marking the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Labour Minister Harry Bains intro...
Feb 07, 2023
