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Extra sailings added to Departure Bay-Horseshoe Bay route
NANAIMO - BC Ferries are beginning a transition into their summer schedule with some additional sailings. Two back to back sailings at 5:25 p.m. and 5:55 p.m. from Nanaimo’s Departure Bay to Hor...
May 27, 2022
Cyclist hit & air-lifted to hospital after Hwy. 19 truck collision
NANAIMO - One person was airlifted from the scene of an accident just north of the city. A 70-year-old male cyclist riding northbound with a partner, was hit by a vehicle on Hwy. 19, between the inter...
May 27, 2022
Accommodations planned in Nanaimo for families of sick children
NANAIMO - Following successful projects elsewhere on Vancouver Island, Nanaimo is next in line for a facility to help stabilize families during their time in need. Plans are in motion for group accomm...
May 27, 2022
Fireworks lead to destruction of Brannen Lake boat launch dock
NANAIMO - Fireworks are believed responsible for the destruction of a dock at Brannen Lake. The surface of the dock was melted and the structure partially submerged after a fire just before midnight o...
May 26, 2022
More treatment beds available in Nanaimo for mental health and addictions recovery
NANAIMO - More resources are now available for people battling substance use and mental health challenges. Provincial funding, through Island Health, is making 14 beds available, with eight designated...
May 26, 2022
‘I feel so bad:’ owner of flipped kayak on Nanaimo River comes forward
NANAIMO - A possible missing person case involving an overturned kayak retrieved from Nanaimo River has been solved with the best possible outcome. A woman contacted Nanaimo RCMP after police revealed...
May 26, 2022
Local non-profit sprouts accessible community garden
NANAIMO - While small in stature, a new community garden is expected to make a big impact. Nanaimo Association of Community Living (NACL) unveiled a community garden at a grand opening celebration on ...
May 26, 2022
RCMP investigating ‘possible missing person’ after kayak found overturned
NANAIMO - Local Mounties are working with neighbouring detachments to determine who owns a kayak found overturned along the Nanaimo River. Reports of the capsized boat came in around 2:45 p.m. on Tues...
May 25, 2022
Provincial grants provided to local groups who promote public safety and support abuse survivors
NANAIMO - A number of local non-profits are making the most out of $4.3 million worth of provincial grant money. The Nanaimo Family Life Association (NFLA) received $30,000 for an intervention program...
May 25, 2022
‘Answers are still needed’: One year later, Tk’emlups honours Le Estcwicwéy̓
TK'EMLUPS - It has now been one year since Tk'emlps te Secwpemc (TteS) received confirmation from a ground-penetrating radar team that potential unmarked gravesites were detected around the former Kam...
May 25, 2022
