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NANAIMO - A lot of courage but little clothing was displayed during a vital weekend fundraising event. The annual Naked Bungy jump held at WildPlay Nanaimo and in support of Mental Health Recovery Par...

NANAIMO - Mounties have noted a recent uptick in crime involving boats and cabins not often used in the cooler winter months. The RCMP’s West Coast Marine unit, which patrols waters around Vanco...

NANAIMO - A local waste disposal and recycling company received a substantial fine following an employee’s death on the job. GFL Environmental Inc. was penalized $73,429.93 by WorkSafeBC on Feb....

NANAIMO - Those operating short-term rentals have less than a month to begin application for a business license in order to keep letting out their space. The new restrictions come from an updated plan...

NANAIMO - While marine wildlife are as eager as ever, far fewer boats are battling for their share of this year’s commercial roe herring fishery in the Strait of Georgia. Fisheries and Oceans Ca...

NANAIMO - The VIU Mariners men’s basketball team has been unbeatable this season. Following a spectacular 17-0 campaign in 2021-22 season, the Nanaimo based VIU squad beat Langara 98-80 in the s...

PARKSVILLE - A cyclist was seriously injured following a collision on the Island Hwy. with the offending vehicle fleeing the scene. Emergency services were called to Hwy. 19 north of the the Englishma...

NANAIMO - The builder behind a substantial housing development underway in upper Lantzvillle hopes to construct additional housing on top of 730 residences already approved. Lone Tree Properties Ltd. ...

NANAIMO - The Clippers had a 4-1 lead through 40 minutes but needed an empty net goal to seal up a 5-3 win over the Eagles. Ben Kotylak with two goals and an assist and Tristan Fraser with a pair of g...

NANAIMO - With a winter shattering several snowfall and cold weather records, a cooler than average spring on the mid Island with possibly some unstable weather patterns are expected. Environment Cana...