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Old Coombs Community Hall fondly remembered after devastating fire
COOMBS - A substantial fire levelling the historic old Coombs Community Hall is igniting memories and emotions for those deeply tied to the site. The nearly 100-year-old structure on Hwy. 4 in the spr...
Jan 15, 2021
Hockey opportunities in the U.S. leave Clippers looking to fill roster spots
NANAIMO - The Clippers have lost some key players to hockey south of the border. After winning the Island Cup in November, Nanaimo lost forward Tim Washe to the NCAA and defenseman Gianni Fairbrother ...
Jan 14, 2021
Dr. Henry combatting discrimination & racism against Island First Nations
NANAIMO - Disparaging comments against Vancouver Island Indigenous bands are of great concern to B.C.’s provincial health officer. Dr. Bonnie Henry addressed reports of racism and discrimination...
Jan 14, 2021
Tire slashers hit more than ten vehicles in multi-night spree through central Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Police are looking to gain traction in their investigation into several senseless tire slashings. Vehicle owners along multiple streets in central Nanaimo reported at least one tire being sl...
Jan 14, 2021
Nanaimo to Cowichan Valley transit route to come online in 2022
NANAIMO - A long-promised transit route between Nanaimo and Duncan is finally coming to fruition. The Regional District of Nanaimo’s transit committee on Thursday, Jan. 14 endorsed firm details ...
Jan 14, 2021
Pedestrian safety upgrades throughout Nanaimo eyed through increased budget
NANAIMO - The safety of a collision-prone intersection in Harewood will likely form part of a pending report to council on pedestrian infrastructure upgrades in Nanaimo. Throughout 2019, the city cond...
Jan 14, 2021
Island Health bounces back to near record high of new cases found
NANAIMO - A dip in new cases of COVID-19 discovered within Island Health was temporary. Another 28 new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed by Island Health on Wednesday, Jan. 13. This is up significantly...
Jan 13, 2021
Regional District of Nanaimo conducting widespread search for new CAO
NANAIMO - The Regional District of Nanaimo is preparing for a change at the top. Current chief administrative officer Phyllis Carlyle told the RDN in the first half of 2020 she would not extend her fi...
Jan 13, 2021
Pedestrian seriously hurt after being hit by vehicle behind Brooks Landing
NANAIMO - A jogger hit by a vehicle while crossing a road at night was taken to hospital with serious but not life-threatening injuries. Nanaimo RCMP Cst. Gary O’Brien said the 22-year-old jogge...
Jan 13, 2021
Parksville Salvation Army exceeds Christmas Kettle campaign goal
PARKSVILLE - Supporters turned out in droves for the Salvation Army in the Oceanside region. Bonnie Brown with the Parksville Salvation Army said their annual Christmas campaign raised $62,000 more th...
Jan 13, 2021
