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Public strongly opposes high-density development concept in Lantzville
LANTZVILLE - A proposed development framework which could open the door to significantly higher housing density in Lantzville drew plenty of critics during a lengthy public hearing. Dozens of speakers...
Apr 14, 2022
Several Departure Bay-Horseshoe Bay ferry crossings cancelled ahead of Easter long weekend
NANAIMO - Ferry service between Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland is being affected due to a mechanical issue. The Queen of Oak Bay experienced a mechanical failure in its steering gear during a...
Apr 14, 2022
Snuneymuxw First Nation expecting upwards of 90 teams for basketball tournament
NANAIMO - The largest basketball tournament in the province will be hosted by Snuneymxuw First Nation (SFN) next year. SFN has been awarded the 2023 Junior All Native Tournament, involving an estimate...
Apr 14, 2022
French Creek Eagle Sanctuary soars past lofty fundraising goal
NANAIMO - Purchase of an 18 acre plot of land in French Creek can go ahead after an ambitious fundraising goal was met. The site will be home to the French Creek Estuary Eagle Sanctuary, a protected n...
Apr 13, 2022
Police trying to identify person of interest after recent suspicious fires
NANAIMO - Police have released the picture of an individual described as a person of interest in connection to recent intentionally set fires in Harewood. On Sunday, April 3 just after 7 a.m. fire cre...
Apr 13, 2022
Bank of Canada raises key interest rate by 0.5%, will further ease pandemic stimulus
OTTAWA - The Bank of Canada is raising its key interest rate by the highest amount in more than 20 years in the face of rising inflation. The central bank is increasing its policy rate by half a perce...
Apr 13, 2022
‘What would you want someone to do for you?’ Nanaimo couple open doors to fleeing Ukrainian family
NANAIMO - Out of the goodness of their hearts, a Nanaimo couple and their kids have welcomed a family of Ukrainian refugees, melding into one full house. Leanne Steel, her wife Julie and their two you...
Apr 13, 2022
Clippers-Chiefs set to renew hostilities in BCHL conference semi-final series
NANAIMO - It’s been a long wait but the Nanaimo Clippers now know their next battle in the BC Hockey League playoffs The Clippers will meet up with the Chilliwack Chiefs in a best of seven Coast...
Apr 12, 2022
Funds delivered for accessible playground at Nanoose Bay Elementary School
NANOOSE BAY- Supporting an active and inclusive school community has gotten much easier at Nanoose Bay Elementary School. The province officially revealed $165,000 at a Tuesday, April 12 ceremony towa...
Apr 12, 2022
Search continues for man believed to have fallen overboard in Nanaimo Harbour
NANAIMO - An extended search is ongoing for a man who RCMP believe ended up in the frigid waters of Nanaimo Harbour. Nanaimo RCMP Res. Cst. Gary O’Brien said emergency responders were alerted on...
Apr 12, 2022
