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Transportation Safety Board finds no link between train activity and Lytton fire
LYTTON, B.C. - The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) has concluded its investigation into the fire that destroyed the village of Lytton, saying there is no connection between train activity ...
Oct 14, 2021
‘He’s doing very well:’ rare white raven continually improves at wildlife sanctuary
ERRINGTON - While the odds remain stacked against him, staff are increasingly optimistic about the future of an ever-strengthening prized bird. Blizzard was found last spring emaciated in the Erringto...
Oct 14, 2021
Future Gabriola Island ferry B.C. bound from Romanian shipyard
NANAIMO - The last of BC Ferries’ new Island class vessels is on its way to local waters. Temporarily dubbed ‘Island 6’, the ship left its Romanian shipyard on Monday, Oct. 11 and is...
Oct 13, 2021
Active cases unchanged as 59 new COVID-19 cases added for Island Health
NANAIMO - A further 59 new cases of COVID-19 were reported by Island Health on Wednesday, but the number of active cases remained steady. Of the new cases, 30 came from the central Island region with ...
Oct 13, 2021
Judge jails Nanaimo father for 8 years after sexually assaulting young sons
Editor's Note: This story contains descriptions of alleged graphic sexual abuse against minors and may not be appropriate for some readers. NANAIMO - A father who sexually abused his two young sons ha...
Oct 13, 2021
New substance abuse treatment & assessment beds coming to Vancouver Island
NANAIMO - More beds and treatment services are on the way for those dealing with substance use and addictions issues. Sheila Malcolmson, Nanaimo MLA and minister for mental health and addictions, made...
Oct 13, 2021
Fares set but schedule remains unknown for Nanaimo-Duncan transit link
NANAIMO - Transit riders now know how much a ride from Nanaimo to the Cowichan Valley will cost, but when buses will leave and from where remains a mystery. A one-way cash fare of $7.50 will get rider...
Oct 13, 2021
VIDEO: Clippers season starts with standout performances at both ends of the rink
NANAIMO - By any metric the Clippers start to the BCHL season was a massive success. Nanaimo outscored Powell River 10-3 over two road games and a hand full of players sit at or near the top of severa...
Oct 12, 2021
B.C. posts below average case increases over long weekend, 315 new for Island Health
NANAIMO - Lower than average case counts across B.C. over the Thanksgiving long weekend weren’t directly reflected within the local health authority. Island Health reported 315 new cases over fo...
Oct 12, 2021
Injured man believed to be linked to daylight south Nanaimo shooting
NANAIMO - One man was injured and two people were arrested following a daytime shooting in Nanaimo. RCMP said they were called to a home on Nicol St. near Needham St. after reports of gunshots directe...
Oct 12, 2021
