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NANAIMO - A longstanding heroin addiction continues haunting a Nanaimo man jailed for an unsuccessful break-in to a local mini storage compound. Spencer Lee Schaeffer, 35, was sentenced in provincial ...

QUALICUM BEACH - A sophisticated drug operation was hindered after arrests in Qualicum Beach. Police were called out to rural Qualicum Beach on Sunday, Sept. 13 around 6:30 p.m. to reports of shots fi...

NANAIMO - The number of COVID-19 cases within Island Health rose sharply over the weekend. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced on Monday, Sept. 21 there were seven new COVID-19 cases ...

NANAIMO - British Columbian’s are heading back to the polls one year earlier than anticipated. Premier John Horgan has called a snap election for Oct. 24 after visiting with the lieutenant gover...

NANAIMO - Continued community action led to a second problem house in the Nob Hill neighbourhood being boarded up. The house at 611 Kennedy St. was boarded up on Sept. 15 after being attended by Nanai...

NANAIMO - A new team of professionals is coming to Nanaimo to help those who live with severe mental health challenges. On Sunday, Sep. 20, the province announced six new Assertive Community Treatment...

NANAIMO - Construction is underway for a new stable on the property of the Nanaimo and District SPCA. The $600,000 project will help the Nanaimo location take in horses, cows and other farm animals. E...

NANAIMO - Local conservation officers are cracking down on people who potentially attract wildlife by putting out garbage the night before pickup. During a two hour tour of rural Nanaimo neighbourhood...

NANAIMO - Five members of the Nanaimo Timbermen organization have been selected in the 2020 National Lacrosse League draft. Ethan Ticehurst (20th) and goalie Justin Geddie (32nd) were both chosen by t...

NANAIMO - For the third time this week, the Island Health region did not register a new case of COVID-19. The total number of COVID-19 cases within Island Health remains at 196 with just nine currentl...