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Nanaimo nurses hop aboard international cargo ships to vaccinate passengers
NANAIMO - Life of a nurse is anything but normal, just ask a pair of Nanaimo health professionals handed a unique task. Shaylyn Salisbury and Johanna Chang are among a small team of Public Health nurs...
Dec 07, 2021
VIDEO: Clippers success leading to collegiate hockey opportunities
NANAIMO - It’s been a successful year in the standings for the Clippers and also a successful season helping players achieve their NCAA hockey goals. On the ice, December started with losses to ...
Dec 06, 2021
First winter snow dump timely reminder ahead of stronger storm season
NANAIMO - The weather on Vancouver Island has been a real soup of drought, intense heat and rain events, with an early dump of wet snow added to the mix. This combination can lead to dry and weakened ...
Dec 06, 2021
Saysutshun, formerly Newcastle Island, given ‘correct name’ by province
NANAIMO - Newcastle Island, just off the coast of the Harbour City, is no more. After discussions with Snuneymuxw First Nation, the Newcastle Island Marine Park will officially be named Saysutshun Par...
Dec 06, 2021
Significant crash on Nanaimo Parkway sends two people to hospital
NANAIMO - Two people were taken to hospital after an early morning crash on the Nanaimo Parkway. RCMP reported a red Honda Civic travelling southbound on the Nanaimo Parkway, just past the Northfield ...
Dec 06, 2021
‘Not a lot of skill going in with making these:’ shoddy counterfeit cash circulating through Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Local Mounties are tracking at least one man in the community who is circulating poorly-made counterfeit bills. RCMP said counterfeit bills were confirmed to be used in four stores since Dec...
Dec 06, 2021
Everybody Deserves a Smile: Nanaimo students show homeless community they care
NANAIMO - Students at a Nanaimo elementary school are taking ownership of a powerful project to show the homeless community they care. Fairview Community School students are busy creating heartfelt ca...
Dec 06, 2021
Clippers drop Sunday matinee 4-1 to Surrey
NANAIMO - The Clippers lost 4-1 to Surrey in their first Sunday afternoon game of the BCHL season. The Eagles built up a 3-0 lead before Nanaimo got a third period goal from Sean Donaldson. Surrey res...
Dec 05, 2021
‘It’s an extremely effective way to save lives:’ Nanaimo event connecting women to cancer screening services
NANAIMO - Driving home the importance of regular screening and early detection is the focus for two local doctors in their latest pap test push. ‘Papapalooza 2.0’ will be held Jan. 8 at Na...
Dec 05, 2021
Snowfall warning issued for Nanaimo, Oceanside
NANAIMO - It’s about to look a lot like Christmas. Environment Canada issued a snow warning for eastern Vancouver Island, including Nanaimo and Oceanside early Sunday, Dec. 5, warning of between...
Dec 05, 2021
