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Toxic drugs claim over 100 lives so far this year across central Vancouver Island
NANAIMO - Sixteen people lost their lives over the summer in the Harbour City as a result of drug toxicity. New data from the BC Coroner’s Service, looking at reported deaths in July and August,...
Oct 10, 2025
MS Noordam arrival marks end of 2025 cruise ship season in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - It’s the biggest cruise ship arrival in recent memory for the Harbour City. The MV Noordam, operated by Holland America, docked in Nanaimo at around 1:15 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 10, with ...
Oct 10, 2025
Striking government & postal workers stand in solidarity in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - It was a show of solidarity from different groups of striking workers, each showing their support to the other’s bargaining process. Members from across the central Island region of th...
Oct 10, 2025
‘You’re getting too old for this:’ notorious Nanaimo offender remains in jail
NANAIMO - A well-known offender will spend more time in jail following a rash of incidents, including assaulting two police officers. Kym Robert Arkell, 41, was sentenced to 106 more days in jail in a...
Oct 10, 2025
‘Storms are happening more often:’ Hydro makes preparedness pleas ahead of winter months
NANAIMO - With a wetter winter widely predicted for the mid-Island, BC Hydro are telling their customers to get prepared. Intense storms are all but assured through the winter months, with a La Nina p...
Oct 09, 2025
Clippers have eye on the future at upcoming BCHL Showcase
NANAIMO - The Clippers will travel to Abbotsford during the Thanksgiving long weekend to play in the annual BCHL Showcase. They have 10 a.m. games on both Monday, Oct. 13 and Tuesday, Oct. 14 against ...
Oct 09, 2025
Campbell River city councillor joins race for federal NDP leadership in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - A long-time social worker and Campbell River’s first Indigenous city councillor has thrown her hat into the ring to be the leader of the federal New Democratic Party (NDP). Tanille Joh...
Oct 09, 2025
‘Important to plan ahead:’ busy weekend expected on board BC Ferries
NANAIMO - Busy sailings and parking lots are expected this weekend across the BC Ferries network. Upwards of 171,000 vehicles and around 436,000 passengers are typically welcomed on board during the T...
Oct 09, 2025
Clippers beat division leading Capitals for second time in school day game
NANAIMO - The Clippers have the Capitals number in the early part of the BCHL season. Nanaimo followed up a 7-4 win over Cowichan Valley on Oct. 3 with a 1-0 shutout win on home ice on Wednesday, Oct....
Oct 08, 2025
Banner year as Parksville Beach Festival sees record donations to local non-profits
PARKSVILLE - It’s the most money ever donated back into the community in the history of an Oceanside showcase event. The Parksville Beach Festival Society officially donated a combined $88,201 t...
Oct 08, 2025
