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Population growth and backyard gardens likely tied to increase in rodent numbers
NANAIMO - Experts are coming to the conclusion initiatives to become greener, increase vegetation, home gardens and having backyard hens could be driving a rat population explosion. Pest control techn...
Oct 21, 2022
Premier-in-waiting David Eby releases 100-day plan for B.C. housing, health, safety
The B.C. New Democrat's newly minted leader and premier-in-waiting is promising "significant action" to bolster the province's affordable housing, health care system, public safety and the environment...
Oct 21, 2022
VIDEO: Clippers shine at BCHL Showcase, draw attention from NCAA scouts
NANAIMO - The Clippers have returned home from the BCHL Showcase in Chilliwack with a pair of wins and a lot of interest in their players from U.S. colleges. Nanaimo beat Cranbrook 4-2 and Trail 7-3 t...
Oct 21, 2022
VIU volleyball teams on different paths as new season opens
NANAIMO - On the cusp of a new volleyball season for the VIU Mariners, the men’s and women’s teams are in different places. The women are looking to make history and become the first team ...
Oct 21, 2022
Abrupt weather shift to hit mid Island, motorists told to watch out for slick roads
NANAIMO - This unseasonably warm and dry extended run of weather is about to drastically change. Environment Canada Meteorologist Alyssa Charbonneau said a weather system containing clouds and cooler ...
Oct 21, 2022
Drought conditions draining for spawning mid-Island fish populations
NANAIMO - Projected rainfall is better late than never for spawning salmon strained by prolonged drought conditions causing low water levels. Pieter Van Will, Fisheries and Oceans Canada head for the ...
Oct 20, 2022
Newest addition to Maffeo Sutton Park playground opens
NANAIMO - The fences are down and kids officially have full reign of the playground once more. Construction has wrapped on phase two of playground work at Maffeo Sutton Park, completing an upgraded an...
Oct 20, 2022
David Eby to be declared B.C. NDP leader on Friday, says party
VICTORIA - David Eby will officially be declared the leader of the B.C. New Democratic Party on Friday, clearing the way for him to be sworn in as premier. A statement from the party’s chief ele...
Oct 20, 2022
Nanaimo Mountie cleared after injury to ‘intoxicated, belligerent’ man
NANAIMO - The Independent Investigations Office of B.C. found no wrongdoing on behalf of a Nanaimo RCMP officer after a man was injured while in custody. Police arrested a man, identified in the repor...
Oct 20, 2022
‘Drop, cover & hold on!’ earthquake drill aims to boost preparedness
NANAIMO - Emergency preparedness will be front and centre today at work places, schools, homes around the province. The Great British Columbia ShakeOut, hosted by the BC Earthquake Alliance takes plac...
Oct 20, 2022
