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Vandalism at Nanaimo schools costing roughly equivalent of full-time teacher
NANAIMO - While vandalism in schools is down, repair costs to schools in School District 68 are enough to fund at least one full-time teaching position. New data presented at the Wednesday, Oct 12. bu...
Oct 13, 2022
Advance voting sees slight decline in Nanaimo compared to 2018
NANAIMO - Fewer voters across the region took advantage of advance voting opportunities ahead of Saturday’s municipal election. Data from the City of Nanaimo showed approximately 4,430 votes wer...
Oct 13, 2022
Continued tinder-dry conditions prompting water conservation efforts from local fire departments
NANAIMO - Tinder dry conditions are helping put a familiar fire prevention message more into focus. Fire Prevention Week runs Oct. 9 to 15 across B.C., an annual reminder to be aware and have a plan i...
Oct 13, 2022
Free public transit announced on mid Island for Saturday’s civic election
NANAIMO - Accessibility has been enhanced to help people without a ride of their own to get out and vote. BC Transit announced many local governments around the province decided to provide free transi...
Oct 12, 2022
Accidental deaths among homeless in Nanaimo reach record levels
NANAIMO - New data from the B.C. Coroners Service is highlighting not just how many people are struggling on local streets, but how many are losing their life. According to chief coroner Lisa Lapointe...
Oct 12, 2022
VIDEO: Clippers look to solidify roster with addition of Sajevic
NANAIMO - The Clippers are off to an impressive 5-1 start to the BCHL season. Along the way Nanaimo head coach and general manager Colin Birkas hasn’t been afraid to make improvements to the ros...
Oct 12, 2022
Second and final advance voting opportunity opens Wednesday
NANAIMO - The second of two advance voting opportunities for upcoming General Local Elections takes place province-wide on Wednesday, Oct. 12. Voters electing local councils and school boards for the ...
Oct 12, 2022
Man sentenced in connection to bizarre assault in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - An alarming attack against a man at his home resulted in a sentence of 45 days in jail. Dayton James Anderson, 33, pleaded guilty to assault and was credited for time already served behind b...
Oct 11, 2022
Driver hits and seriously injures pedestrian in Nanaimo crosswalk
NANAIMO - A woman was hospitalized with serious, non life-threatening injuries after the 25-year-old was hit by an SUV on the weekend on Terminal Ave North. It happened on Sunday, Oct. 9 at about 8:30...
Oct 11, 2022
Hockey Canada CEO, board of directors resign
Scott Smith spent nearly three decades climbing the ladder at Hockey Canada. He lasted just over three months at the top thanks to a series of scandals that have rocked the sport’s national fede...
Oct 11, 2022
