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Significant power outage hits Harewood, south Nanaimo
UPDATE 10:48 a.m. - BC Hydro crews have successfully restored power to south Nanaimo after an outage earlier today. Lights were off for just over an hour and a half. – – – EARLIER - ...
Nov 25, 2021
‘There’s no limit to what I go to:’ Nanaimo’s mental health liaison officer pushing for more resources
NANAIMO - In just over a year on local streets, Cst. Josh Waltman has dealt with over 500 different mental health-related police files. His position as the detachment’s first ever full-time Ment...
Nov 25, 2021
Stolen Saskatchewan vehicle, with Oregon plates, hits Oceanside RCMP cruiser in Qualicum
PARKSVILLE - Two people were arrested after a prolonged, multi-hour search stemming from a routine report. Oceanside RCMP received a call about a suspicious vehicle sitting near Higson Cres. and Seacr...
Nov 24, 2021
B.C.’s sick leave law will provide workers five paid days minimum starting Jan. 1
VICTORIA - Workers in British Columbia will be eligible for a minimum of five paid sick days a year starting in January. The new sick leave policy goes into effect Jan. 1 and affects all workers cover...
Nov 24, 2021
High school football, soccer team given travel ban exemption for provincials from SD68
NANAIMO - Emotions switched from outrage to elation for those involved with John Barsby Community School’s football programs. The junior and senior varsity AA football teams were informed this w...
Nov 24, 2021
Decommissioned Coast Guard ship being dismantled at Nanaimo marina
NANAIMO - It’s the end of an era, one bolt at a time. The W.E. Ricker is slowly being dismantled at Canadian Maritime Engineering Ltd., just north of the Townsite Marina. The Canadian Coast Guar...
Nov 24, 2021
‘We’re at a blank canvas’ public opinions wanted to upgrade Commercial St.
NANAIMO - Plans to reform Commercial St. are moving ahead with public opinions pitched to help to shape future changes to the centerpiece of the city’s downtown. Open houses and public presentat...
Nov 23, 2021
Weather cancels Nanaimo Santa Claus parade for another year
NANAIMO - Last year it was a global pandemic, this year Mother Nature won’t cooperate. The Nanaimo Lions Club Santa Claus parade, scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 27 is cancelled for another year wi...
Nov 23, 2021
Nanaimo senior attacked after asking group to move from downtown stairwell
NANAIMO - An 82-year-old man escaped serious injury after being attacked after asking a group of people to move. Police said Pat Murphy saw two women carrying shopping bags around 2:45 p.m. on Saturda...
Nov 23, 2021
COVID-19 vaccine doses becoming available for five to 11 age cohort
NANAIMO - The province is beginning its distribution of COVID-19 vaccinations for kids aged five to 11. Beginning Monday, Nov. 29, invitations will go out to those registered to receive a dose of the ...
Nov 23, 2021
