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NANAIMO - The recent string of dry, hot weather has finally forced the hand of local fire officials. The Coastal Fire Centre said a campfire ban will come into effect for Vancouver Island and all part...

NANAIMO - A charge of attempted murder has been laid against a man of no fixed address. Robert Allen Estes, 48, faces the single count after he allegedly shot a 43-year-old man following a disagreemen...

NANAIMO - Were you in it to win it on Tuesday night? The Tuesday, Aug. 2 Lotto Max draw’s main jackpot came and went without a winner, however one of the two MaxMillions prizes was won by a tick...

NANAIMO - A First Nations organization based in Nanoose Bay provided widespread in-person during Pope Francis’ recent visit to Edmonton. The pontiff’s apology for the role of the Roman Cat...

NANAIMO - COVID-19 immunization is now available for anyone aged six months and older. Island Health began administering doses of the Moderna Spikevax vaccine on Tuesday, Aug. 2, in line with provinci...

NANAIMO - A local coffee shop won’t re-open anytime soon following a serious overnight fire. The Northfield Rd. Tim Hortons location was severely damaged during an overnight fire reported on Tue...

NANAIMO - First responders successfully rescued two small dogs from a burning central Nanaimo home. Heavy smoke was reported coming from the basement of a home in the 2100 block of Boundary Ave., near...

NANAIMO - Local Mounties have one person in custody following a shooting along the Nanaimo Parkway. Emergency personnel from Nanaimo RCMP, Nanaimo Fire Rescue and BC Ambulance responded to the Nanaimo...

NANAIMO - A nurse remains unable to work following an unprovoked attack as she left work. The woman responsible received a conditional discharge, meaning she can avoid a criminal record by obeying num...

PARKSVILLE - A new fire truck for local crews is a substantial upgrade on resources, and allowing the retirement of a 25 year old vehicle. Built in Manitoba, the new Rescue 45 took about 15 months fro...