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Popular City of Nanaimo tree program approaches 4,000 vouchers
NANAIMO - A program providing steeply discounted trees appears to be a good fit for people in Nanaimo. The City’s five-year-old Tree Voucher Program resulted in more than 3,500 vouchers issued, ...
Nov 06, 2022
Clippers take down Grizzlies 5-2
by threeCOLWOOD - The Clippers built up a 4-0 lead and cruised to. 5-2 road victory over the Grizzlies. Ethan Mistry’s hot season continued with a power play goal on a rebound to give Nanaimo a ...
Nov 05, 2022
‘It’s a great spot to come see the Chum:’ Nanaimo River Hatchery hosts fundraiser
NANAIMO - You can see mature Salmon make their return to a Nanaimo River side channel, while providing much needed donations to a valued non-profit organization. Nanaimo River Hatchery hosts its Spawn...
Nov 05, 2022
Hydro crews continue work restoring power for thousands across central Island region
NANAIMO - BC Hydro crews are making steady progress turning the lights on for thousands still feeling the effects of a strong wind storm. Gusts upwards of 90 kilometres per hour shut the lights off sh...
Nov 05, 2022
High school football season ends for NDSS while John Barsby soldiers on
NANAIMO - The regular season is drawing to a close for BC high school football. In Nanaimo, the John Barsby Bulldogs AA varsity and junior varsity will be moving on to the playoffs. The varsity squad ...
Nov 05, 2022
Massive power outage knocks lights out for over 40,000 homes in Nanaimo & Oceanside
NANAIMO - A strong wind storm has knocked out power to a considerable portion of the region. Lights went dark shortly after 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 4 as a result of strong winds from a storm system ...
Nov 04, 2022
‘It’s time:’ Midland Tools to shut down after over 40 years as Nanaimo institution
NANAIMO - A staple of the community is undergoing a major transition. Tony Wright, owner of Midland Tools on Terminal Ave. at Townsite Rd. is stepping away from the business by the end of the year. Wr...
Nov 04, 2022
Island Hydro crews taking steps to reduce frequency, duration of power outages
NANAIMO - A rapid shift from summertime drought to fall’s parade of storms is highlighting the need to be prepared for extreme weather and power outages. A handful of calls to 911 reporting BC H...
Nov 04, 2022
Cat thrown from moving car in Nanaimo survives & thrives in new fur-ever home
NANAIMO - A disgusting and despicable act has resulted in a happy ending for a kitty who deserved better. Merlot, a 16-year-old cat, was rushed to the Nanaimo and District SPCA branch on Aug. 23 after...
Nov 04, 2022
Heavy rain, snow, ease drought in some B.C. areas as forecasters watch rising rivers
VANCOUVER - Drought levels across southern British Columbia have been scaled back for the first time in weeks as a series of powerful storms have drenched the region, including one due to deliver as m...
Nov 04, 2022
