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New contract for unionized City of Nanaimo employees continues labour peace
NANAIMO - A long relationship of minimal friction between the City of Nanaimo and its nearly 800 unionized workers is proceeding. The City of Nanaimo and CUPE Local 401 members are awaiting the offici...
Jun 30, 2026
‘Outraged and frightened:’ Island Deaf and Hard of Hearing Centre in Nanaimo shuts down
NANAIMO - A not-for-profit organization helping the deaf and hard-of-hearing on Vancouver Island has closed its doors for good, citing rising operational costs. The Island Deaf and Hard of Hearing Cen...
Jun 29, 2026
Nanaimo United season nears completion while summer kids programs continues
NANAIMO - Canada’s World Cup men’s soccer team has a hold on the national sports spotlight as local programs like Nanaimo United are working to produce future stars. United’s top tea...
Jun 29, 2026
B.C. nurses issue strike notice as they reach ‘breaking point,’ union president says
British Columbia’s nurses have reached a “breaking point” with burnout, the rising threat of violence and constant staffing shortages, setting off 72-hour strike notice, union presid...
Jun 29, 2026
Two teens hit by car along Nanaimo’s Departure Bay Road
NANAIMO - A driver was issued a ticket after striking two youths in a crosswalk along Departure Bay over the weekend. Nanaimo RCMP say just before 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 28, a 40-year-old man was driv...
Jun 29, 2026
Man viciously assaulted in downtown Nanaimo drug related attack
NANAIMO - Swarmed and beaten for drug dealing on enemy territory, a man took responsibility for his role in a downtown Nanaimo attack. Ronald Douglas Arndt was sentenced last week at provincial court ...
Jun 29, 2026
Lisa Young Nanaimo homicide case continually leads to tips
NANAIMO - Approaching a quarter century since a Nanaimo woman disappeared, frustration over a lack of answers is evident. However, Nanaimo RCMP is continually approached with potentially valuable info...
Jun 28, 2026
Landscaping-related fires seeing uptick amid hot, dry summer weather
PARKSVILLE - An increase in bark mulch and landscaping-related files is being noted by local firefighters. A largely bone-dry June has led to prime fire conditions, not only in the backcountry, but ar...
Jun 28, 2026
‘A thank you to our community:’ Cedar Farmers Market celebrating 30 years
NANAIMO - The Cedar Farmers Market is celebrating a special milestone this weekend: 30 years of local community building. In addition to over 100 vendors, food trucks and artisans, organizers have pla...
Jun 27, 2026
29-unit co-housing complex planned for Nanaimo’s north end
NANAIMO - A new co-housing project is proceeding in the city’s north end. City Councillors gave unanimous approval on Monday, June 22, to a development permit for a 29-unit complex at 5180 Unive...
Jun 27, 2026
