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NANAIMO - People didn’t hesitate to help identify a woman accused of stealing a purse from an unsuspecting victim at a local mall. Nanaimo RCMP revealed they have identified a woman who allegedl...

NANAIMO - If you’ve been to a local high level hockey or lacrosse game, chances are you’re well aware of Jacob Park. The 31-year-old Nanaimo man and rabid local sports fan has volunteered ...

NANAIMO - Upgrades designed to enhance the pedestrian experience at a number of key hot spots throughout Nanaimo are being given the green light. A staff recommendation for sidewalk and traffic flow i...

Editor's note: This story contains details of sex abuse involving a minor and may not be appropriate for some readers. Discretion is advised. NANAIMO - A young man responsible for what a judge describ...

NANAIMO - A fake firearm has caused a heavy police presence. Police were called to a Maughan Rd. property, south of Nanaimo on Tuesday, June 7 around 1:30 p.m. after the home owner reported being thre...

NANAIMO - A fashionably-late summer is causing some headaches for those watching waters rise. Snowpack levels remain high across the province, due to a cooler and wetter than normal spring, which is c...

NANAIMO - The Old City Quarter is going to play host to some intense racing action this summer as the inaugural Hub City Soapbox Derby is finally going to be a reality. One of the organizers Lisa Hend...

NANAIMO - Locally made, baked or grown goods will be on display in Nanoose Bay. Island Good, a brand developed by the Vancouver Island Economic Alliance (VIEA), are hosting a market featuring vendors ...

NANAIMO - A longtime City of Nanaimo public servant described as selfless, charismatic and impactful was remembered at a Friday evening ceremony. About 130 people gathered at Woodstream Park in Depart...

NANAIMO - A seemingly endless project to extensively upgrade Hwy. 4 road surfacing at Kennedy Hill is taking another step toward completion. Beginning June 30 and running through Sept. 5, crews will o...