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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
Isolation requirements reduced for vaccinated people, visitation rules change at long term care homes
NANAIMO - The spread and nature of the Omicron variant is causing a tweak in B.C.’s response to the pandemic. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry adjusted B.C.’s mandate for self-is...
Dec 31, 2021
Sport Achievement Awards return to in-person ceremony in 2022
NANAIMO - The Nanaimo Sport Achievement Awards are set to be an in-person event once again in 2022. The awards were announced virtually in 2021 but the upcoming 17th annual ceremony will be held on Fe...
Dec 31, 2021
Top Stories of 2021: Pet sitter sentenced for nearly beating a dog to death
NANAIMO - Crimes against vulnerable members of society, whether they be people or pets, enrage the public on a different level. Shocking animal abuse by a man trusted to take care of his neighbours...
Dec 30, 2021
Arctic air abating over eastern Vancouver Island, providing brief break from snow dumps
NANAIMO - A final gut punch from Mother Nature has come and gone, with a last dump of snow for the year. A snowfall warning for Wednesday, Dec. 29 had forecast five to 10 centimetres of snow for the r...
Dec 30, 2021
Cold snap leading to innovative solutions to keep hummingbird feeders accessible
NANAIMO - While the cold and snow can make things difficult for people on the Island, local wildlife is also making some adjustments. Hummingbirds, particularly the Anna’s variety, are common in...
Dec 30, 2021
Canada wide warrant issued for prolific Nanaimo drug trafficker
NANAIMO - Mounties across the country are on the look out for a Nanaimo woman with an extensive criminal history. Courtenay Serah Cross, 45-years-old, was released from prison on Dec. 16 on statutory ...
Dec 30, 2021
New shelter in Nanaimo providing additional options to escape frigid cold
NANAIMO - Those experiencing homelessness or needing a warm space now have another option. An extreme weather daytime shelter began operation at Caledonia Park on Monday, Dec. 27, open from 8 a.m. to ...
Dec 30, 2021
Top stories of 2021: Legal process of accused teen murderer drags on
NANAIMO - While establishing a trial date for a man accused of killing Nanaimo teenager Makayla Chang is advancing, the process is glacially slow. A preliminary hearing in early November lasted just o...
Dec 30, 2021
From humble beginnings to a place to call home, Nanaimo SAR celebrates 30 years in service
NANAIMO - From the comfort of a newly refurbished home base of Nanaimo Search and Rescue (SAR), longtime members reflected about the early days of the once small organization. Ken Duncan joined Nanaim...
Dec 30, 2021
