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NANAIMO - The viewing tower at perhaps the most well-known marsh on Vancouver Island will be renamed to honour a local conservationist who dedicated much of his life to the area. Bill Merilees spent m...

PRINCE GEORGE - The Clippers scored first but spent much of their game against Prince George playing even or behind. Carson Lesiuk tallied early but then the Spruce Kings added three straight markers ...

NANAIMO - Woodstoves are less commonly used these days, however those relying on the traditional heating source are urged to maintain them properly. That message from Nanaimo Fire Rescue deputy fire c...

NANAIMO - More local youth will have the chance to learn the driving skills needed to get their full license thanks to a recent grant. A $50,000 infusion from the RBC Future Launch program was recentl...

NANAIMO - Significant screen, sound and comfort additions are on the way to a Nanaimo movie theatre. Landmark Cinemas, which operates an Avalon theatre at Woodgrove Centre, outlined in an Oct. 10 news...

NANAIMO - Coming off yet another strong season of volleyball at Vancouver Island University, the Mariners are poised to once again be at the top of their conference. The women were an impressive 19-1 ...

The union representing striking public service workers across British Columbia has agreed to enter non-binding mediation with the province in their labour dispute. The BC General Employees’ Unio...

NANOOSE BAY - Yet another clear and direct message has been sent to the B.C. government: mid-Islanders won’t tolerate inadequate primary healthcare. Around 250 people gathered at Nanoose Place C...

NANAIMO - A month-long enforcement campaign targeting drivers on numbered highways across the province led to 1,190 fines issued during the month of September. Officers from five units throughout the ...

NANAIMO - Following a prior federal government pledge to relinquish nearly 200 acres of vacant land, Snuneymuxw First Nation has officially assumed control of strategically located properties with int...