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Motorcyclist injured in late night Nanaimo crash
NANAIMO - A man was injured after the motorbike he was riding was hit by a car on the Island Hwy. at Mostar Rd. It happened on Friday, Jan 20 at 11 p.m. when the southbound motorcyclist was hit at the...
Jan 21, 2023
Crofton mill re-opening with focus on supporting single-use plastic reduction
CROFTON - Joint funding from both the provincial and federal governments is bringing over 100 jobs back to the community. Paper Excellence mill will see a resumption in its operations through $18.8 mi...
Jan 20, 2023
Chimney issues likely culprit in minor Friday morning house fire in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Nobody was injured after a chimney-related house fire Friday morning. Fire crews were called to the Goldfinch Cres. in the Diver Lake area just before 7:30 on Friday, Jan. 20, with smoke and...
Jan 20, 2023
Nanaimo MP pushes for alcohol warning labels, elevated health risks cited in updated research
NANAIMO - Evidence showing health risks linked to alcohol consumption are increasingly severe requires action from the federal government, declared the Member of Parliament for Nanaimo Ladysmith. Rele...
Jan 20, 2023
‘2FST4U’, ‘AK47’ & ‘OG-LIFE’ among vanity license plates rejected by ICBC
NANAIMO - Creativity often knows no bounds, but some limits are in place for personalized license plates in B.C. ICBC unveiled its list of 3,135 personalized license plates from last year rejected for...
Jan 19, 2023
Tab continues rising for Nanaimo nuisance property, site of recent fire
NANAIMO - While a recent fire likely won’t result in a bill for the property owner, costs continue to be applied by the City against a designated nuisance property on Terminal Ave. Light damage ...
Jan 19, 2023
How ground-penetrating radar is used to find unmarked graves at residential schools
OTTAWA - Ground-penetrating radar is the technology behind the discoveries of what are believed to be unmarked burial sites on the grounds of former residential schools, by providing communities with ...
Jan 19, 2023
‘It was a big motivation for us:’ Nanaimo Senior B Timbermen return after missing 2022 season
NANAIMO - A longstanding local lacrosse team previously on life support has been revived, thanks to a group of its players. The West Coast Senior Lacrosse Association officially reinstated the Nanaimo...
Jan 19, 2023
New classrooms at Dover Bay Secondary caps $3M upgrade to boost capacity
NANAIMO - Upgrades to increase capacity and the number of classrooms at Dover Bay Secondary are complete. Students returned from the winter break to four new classrooms located in the main building at...
Jan 18, 2023
VIDEO: First year Clippers Brant and Lahey coming into their own
NANAIMO - The Clippers have been led from day one by their veterans, but the team wouldn’t be in first place without the growth of their less experienced players. Ben Brant scored his first goal...
Jan 18, 2023
