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Nanaimo sets new drought record, 35 days and counting without rain
NANAIMO - The region missed out on a new high temperature record during an historic heatwave, but the summer of 2021 has still proven to be record setting. Wednesday, July 21 will mark 35 bone-dry day...
Jul 20, 2021
Province opens fund to investigate residential school & hospital sites
NANAIMO - Several communities around B.C. can now access funds to investigate residential schools and Indian hospital sites across the province. The old Nanaimo Indian Hospital site off present day Fi...
Jul 20, 2021
VIDEO: Crews successfully rescue small dog after fall down Nanaimo’s Abyss
NANAIMO - Firefighters and rope rescue technicians pulled off a successful rescue of a small dog which fell down an infamous hiking spot south of the city. Crews from Nanaimo Fire Rescue attended the ...
Jul 20, 2021
Additional wildfire evacuation orders issued in B.C. because of wildfires
KAMLOOPS - At least 160 properties have been ordered to evacuate as an aggressive wildfire burns in the south Okanagan. The Osoyoos Indian Band ordered the evacuation of more than 100 properties Monda...
Jul 20, 2021
Vandalized Nanaimo pride mural transformed into sombre tribute to Indigenous children
NANAIMO - A destroyed public art piece once showcasing love, support and pride now has a new purpose. After a mural was destroyed by a ‘hate-fueled’ vandal in the early morning hours of Sa...
Jul 20, 2021
Person hospitalized after serious police dog bite injury on Quadra Island
QUADRA ISLAND - An incident drawing a substantial police response to Quadra Island is being reviewed by the Independent Investigations Office. According to the IIO, police responded to reports of a pe...
Jul 19, 2021
Funding family camp experiences the focus for modified Tour de Rock
NANAIMO - For the second year in a row, Tour de Rock will look a little different than normal, but still carry the same spirit its fostered for nearly a quarter century. The 24th edition of the Island...
Jul 19, 2021
Bike lanes open on downtown Nanaimo’s Front St. redesign
NANAIMO - An overdue and much-debated redesign in the downtown core is open for pedals. Separated bike lanes and an improved pedestrian experience were the focus of work on Front St. between Port Plac...
Jul 19, 2021
Snowbirds, CF-18 Demo team set to fly over Harbour City
NANAIMO - Nanaimo residents should keep their eyes to the sky on Sunday afternoon. A Canadian Armed Forces CF-18 Demonstration Team will be conducting a fly past over Nanaimo. The team will also perfo...
Jul 18, 2021
Nanaimo gymnast earns top ten results at Canadian Championships
NANAIMO – Makayla White has earned her place as one of Canada’s top up and coming gymnasts. The 12-year-old finished with an all around ninth place at the 2021 Canadian Championships. Her ...
Jul 18, 2021
