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‘There’s a secret superpower people like me have:’ Nanaimo student’s time in youth care leads to counselling career
NANAIMO - “Just even the emotional hurdle of going from somebody whose had no support to putting yourself in that vulnerable place to reach out and get support is huge and cannot be understated....
Feb 23, 2022
COVID-19 outbreaks over at Nanaimo Hospital, Berwick long-term care home
NANAIMO - Three COVID-19 outbreaks at health facilities in Nanaimo are now over, according to Island Health. The outbreaks on the fourth and fifth floor of the general medicine unit at Nanaimo Regiona...
Feb 22, 2022
Nanaimo cancer centre remains on horizon as mental health, disaster relief headline B.C. budget
NANAIMO - Better care, closer to home for mid-Island residents battling cancer remains in the plans for the B.C. government, albeit without any specifics. Finance minister Selina Robinson delivered th...
Feb 22, 2022
More features ramps up budget of Gabriola Island skateboard park
GABRIOLA ISLAND - Several amenities excluded from a skateboard park currently under construction have been re-instated, pushing the project’s price tag up substantially. Regional District of Nan...
Feb 22, 2022
Woman pleads guilty to Nanaimo road rage incidents and evading arrest
NANAIMO - An upcoming sentencing hearing is expected to explain dangerous and perplexing actions of a woman, including the assault of a 66-year-old fellow motorist on the Nanaimo Parkway. Amanda Arlen...
Feb 22, 2022
Clippers strike early but fall 4-2 to Bulldogs
PORT ALBERNI - The Clippers got out to an early lead but couldn’t continue their momentum in a 4-2 loss to the Bulldogs. Sean Donaldson on a power play and Jake Hewitt staked Nanaimo to a 2-0 le...
Feb 21, 2022
Gabriola’s Cox Community Park opens huge new section to the public
GABRIOLA ISLAND - More protected space and added trail connectivity are two huge wins from a sizeable add to a favourite park. A new 40 acre addition to the Cox Community Park was recently, officially...
Feb 21, 2022
Lundman Oman-bound after record breaking walk as season ramps up for Nanaimo Track and Field athletes
NANAIMO - Local track and field athletes are posting strong results in 2022 and being recognized for outstanding achievements last year. At the top of the list is Olivia Lundman who set a Canadian rec...
Feb 21, 2022
Global Village Nanaimo celebrates 25 years advancing the value of fair trade
NANAIMO -A long-standing Nanaimo based movement to bolster the bottom line of worldwide fair trade producers had humble beginnings. Global Village Nanaimo (GVN) is celebrating 25 years since a fair tr...
Feb 20, 2022
Itagaki’s four goals lead Clippers to 7-5 win over Victoria
NANAIMO - Max Itagaki was the offensive hero for the Clippers in a 7-5 victory over the Grizzlies. Itagaki had four goals in the game, three of them set up by linemate Sean Donaldson. Nanaimo was down...
Feb 19, 2022
