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NANAIMO - A local mechanic will be closed until they can re-secure their shop after an overnight smash and grab saw significant damage and two vehicles inside the shop stolen. Alarms rang at Midas in ...

NANAIMO - She’s performed in front of big crowds and wow’d judges on American Idol, but Monday was arguably the biggest performance of Lauren Spencer-Smith’s career. The 18-year-old ...

NANAIMO - Young children won’t have long to wait for a substantially improved experience at one of Nanaimo’s go-to playgrounds. Aging equipment and a somewhat unforgiving gravel surface wa...

PARKSVILLE - A man accused of a sexual assault following a break-in at a Nanoose Bay home has been charged, while Oceanside Mounties are trying to re-arrest him. Charges of sexual assault, assault wit...

NANAIMO - A local man well known to police remains in custody and charged with arson. Kym Robert Arkell, 38, faces a single count of arson damaging property following a Tuesday, Aug. 2 fire at Tim Hor...

NANAIMO - A well-timed grant from the B.C. government has allowed the City of Nanaimo to fund some additional programs, but time is running out to use the cash. In August 2021, the City received a $2....

NANAIMO - The new Clippers owner says he’s here for the long haul and has short term plans to expand the team’s off-ice presence. Brad Kwong held a meet and greet with fans and sponsors on...

NANAIMO - A better and updated look at the region’s rivers and flood plains is hoped to better prepare for the effects of climate change. New mapping and studies of the Little Qualicum and Engli...

LANTZVILLE - A large family-friendly event honouring Lantzville’s mining roots returns following scaled down offerings the previous two years. The annual Minetown Day celebration on Saturday, Au...

NANAIMO - She’s among the first of her age group in Island Health to receive the newly-approved COVID-19 vaccine. Three-year-old Eva received her first dose of the Moderna Spikevax vaccine durin...