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‘It’s about walking together:’ new Coast Salish names proposed for NDSS Community Field & Coal Tyee elementary
NANAIMO - It’s two small steps towards reconciliation which are poised to have a big impact. Under a proposal from School District 68 staff, the current NDSS Community Field on Third St., would ...
Jun 02, 2022
VIDEO: Island Helmet Heads drop toys off for sick kids at Nanaimo hospital
NANAIMO - He turns heads with a unique helmet and looks tough cruising the highway on his motorcycle, but underneath Scott Ferron’s leather jacket is a heart of gold. Ferron, a marine engineer w...
Jun 02, 2022
Condos, townhouses & higher density needed to combat Nanaimo housing woes: consultant
NANAIMO - According to at least one group, higher density townhouses and multi-storey condo buildings are the path forward for the region’s housing challenges. Mark Holland, a planning and devel...
Jun 01, 2022
Very cool, and very wet: spring on the Island brings less than ideal weather conditions
NANAIMO - With intense wind, rain and even snow, spring on Vancouver Island packed a punch. Weather through March, April and May on the mid-Island was a far departure from a near-bone dry season in 20...
Jun 01, 2022
‘If we don’t stimulate they actually don’t grow:’ infant literacy program launches at Nanaimo hospital
NANAIMO - Emphasizing the importance of reading, speaking and singing to babies, volunteers created take-home literacy kits to be handed out at NRGH. The NRGH Newborn Literacy Program, now commonly re...
Jun 01, 2022
BC Ferries boosts surcharge in response to rising fuel costs
NANAIMO - Sailing with BC Ferries is getting more expensive as increased fuel prices impact the company. A fuel surcharge by the company of 2.5 per cent took effect on Wednesday, June 1, adding 45 cen...
Jun 01, 2022
Nanaimo NightOwls drop opening game in Portland
NANAIMO - It was a night of firsts during a long overdue debut for the Harbour City’s newest high level sports team. The Nanaimo NightOwls played their first ever West Coast League game on Frida...
May 31, 2022
Elwood Wylie Meet returns for Nanaimo Track and Field Club
NANAIMO - After a two year absence the Elwood Wylie Meet came back to the Rotary Bowl last weekend. The track and field event on Saturday, May 28 and Sunday, May 29 served as a qualifier for the BC Su...
May 31, 2022
Nanaimo to host large street hockey tournament as part Canada-wide tour
NANAIMO - A portion of downtown Nanaimo will be transformed into several street hockey rinks to conclude summer in the Harbour City. Non-profit organization Play On! Canada will be in Nanaimo on Sep. ...
May 31, 2022
Body recovered in waters off Protection Island identified
NANAIMO - Local Mounties confirmed the identity of a man following the recovery of a body due to a suspected drowning in mid-April. Nanaimo RCMP report a body was recovered during a search on May 3, w...
May 31, 2022
