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Pedestrian killed in late-night Island Hwy. accident
NANAIMO - One person is dead following a late night accident on the Island Hwy. Emergency crews, including Nanaimo RCMP, Fire Rescue and BC Emergency Health Services were called to the Jingle Pot Rd./...
Apr 05, 2022
‘Men often suffer in silence:’ push continues to curb disproportionate number of young men dying from toxic drugs
NANAIMO - Local health officials are ramping up efforts to stop a high proportion of men dying from illicit, toxic drugs. Island Health are making a renewed push at starting a conversation with illict...
Apr 05, 2022
Clippers one win away from round two of the playoffs after 3-1 win over Surrey
NANAIMO - The Clippers used a third period push to beat the Surrey Eagles 3-1 in Game 3 of the BCHL playoffs. Nanaimo snapped a 1-1 tie with goals by Jake Hewitt and Keighan Gerrie in the final frame ...
Apr 04, 2022
Gabriola Island assault sees one man seriously injured, another arrested
GABRIOLA ISLAND - One man was taken to hospital with serious, but non-life threatening injuries after he was attacked on a rural property. A call from the victim to 911 on Sunday, April 3 at around 7:...
Apr 04, 2022
‘He yelled and screamed at the driver then the car took off:’ Lantzville couple and their dogs victims of hit and run
NANAIMO - Two people and their dogs were left seriously injured following a suspected hit and run in Lantzville. Local police report a couple, Geoff and June, were walking on Lorenzen Lane, off the en...
Apr 04, 2022
Nanaimo teenager wows through ‘Hollywood Week’ on American Idol
NANAIMO - A Nanaimo-born teenage singing sensation has taken the next step toward his American Idol dream. Cameron Whitcomb survived Hollywood Week Sunday, April 3 on the ABC singing competition to mo...
Apr 04, 2022
Overnight storm causes widespread power outages through Nanaimo, Oceanside
NANAIMO - Heavy wind and rain has played havoc on the power grid on Vancouver Island. Thousands woke up without power on Monday, April 4 as a result of strong winds from an overnight storm. Major outa...
Apr 04, 2022
VIDEO: 90-year-old Nanaimo gardener takes landscaping to another level
NANAIMO - Maintaining his flawless half acre Nanaimo property offers Leo Katila the gift of being excited to wake up every morning. The 90-year-old’s lot is often mistaken for a public park, whe...
Apr 04, 2022
New state of the art scoreboards coming to Ladysmith sport fields
LADYSMITH - A handful of local sports fields are getting a facelift. Forrest Field, Aggie Field and Holland Creek Ballpark will be on the receiving end of new modern and remote-controlled scoreboards ...
Apr 03, 2022
Longtime Nanaimo shelter operator reflects on career, offers insight on serving the vulnerable
NANAIMO - Speaking up about battling addiction lights his eyes up with hope as opposed to pain. He knows the devastation addiction has on families and communities - he lived it and provided guidance t...
Apr 03, 2022
