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Nanaimo hospital welcomes first baby of 2022
NANAIMO - It took a little longer than usual, but Nanaimo has its first baby of 2022. Amaya Tran was born at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital at 4:09 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 1, weighing seven pounds. ...
Jan 03, 2022
Additional Nanaimo-Vancouver ferry cancellations resulting from wind warnings
NANAIMO - More crossings between Nanaimo and the Lower Mainland are being cancelled. BC Ferries announced the 5:15 a.m. departure from Tsawwassen and the corresponding 7:45 a.m. sailing from Duke Poin...
Jan 03, 2022
Clippers record first shutout of the year in 7-0 victory over Express
COQUITLAM - The Clippers were firing on all cylinders in a 7-0 road win to start 2022. Nine different players registered a point against the Express, led by Sean Donaldson with two goals and an assist...
Jan 02, 2022
Nanaimo SPCA prioritizing animal welfare with available shelter space during busy season
NANAIMO - The Nanaimo and District SPCA branch may not always be your first call if you’re looking to re-home your pet. Leon Davis, manager for the Island/Coastal region of the SPCA, said while ...
Jan 02, 2022
Rotating cold weather shelters operating through Oceanside
PARKSVILLE - One local organization is banding together all available resources in a bid to ensure everyone has a warm, safe space to sleep. Perry Perry, a coordinator with OHEART, a group of local ch...
Jan 02, 2022
Snow & ice build-up further delays curbside collection throughout mid Island
NANAIMO - Garbage trucks aren’t expected to serve the Nanaimo AND Oceanside regions until after the weekend. The City of Nanaimo furthered delayed curbside collection to Tuesday, Jan 4, while th...
Jan 01, 2022
Off-road vehicle group volunteering to get health care workers to their jobs
NANAIMO - A group of all-terrain vehicle enthusiasts are stepping up and offering rides to help snowed-in Island health care workers get to their jobs. A private Facebook group was started to bring to...
Dec 31, 2021
Beleaguered cargo ship completes unloading damaged containers in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Following a three week effort nearly 60 damaged containers from a battered cargo ship have been offloaded in Nanaimo. Ian Marr, president and CEO of the Nanaimo Port Authority, confirmed the...
Dec 31, 2021
Rotating cold weather shelters operating through Oceanside
PARKSVILLE - One local organization is banding together all available resources in a bid to ensure everyone has a warm, safe space to sleep. Perry Perry, a coordinator with OHEART, a group of local ch...
Dec 31, 2021
Top Stories of 2021: Drought, flooding, heat domes & a winter wonderland
NANAIMO - Several new phrases were added to the social lexicon in 2021, a number of them revolving around the wild weather Nanaimo and Oceanside experienced through the year. Terms like “heat do...
Dec 31, 2021
