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City of Nanaimo hosts family friendly events for National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
NANAIMO - A fifth annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation once again sees the City host free events at three civic facilities on Tuesday, Sept. 30. Oliver Woods Community Centre and Nanamo Ic...
Sep 30, 2025
Multiple vehicles damaged or destroyed in Nanaimo by out-of-control pickup
NANAIMO - A substantial clean-up was required after a pickup truck lost control and veered into several parked vehicles. Emergency crews were called to Third St., near Wakesiah Ave. just before 1 p.m....
Sep 29, 2025
Cleanup crew puts dent in rural Nanaimo dumping problem
NANAIMO - Led by Nanaimo Mountain Bike Club volunteers and corporate support, 6,400 pounds of trash was removed from the Doumont recreation area near Brannen Lake. Harry Olson, Nanaimo Mountain Bike C...
Sep 29, 2025
Fatal Hwy 4 crash near Whiskey Creek leaves one man dead and another seriously injured
WHISKEY CREEK - Police say speed and road conditions may have played roles in a serious Hwy. 4 crash over the weekend. A B.C. RCMP news release states opposing vehicles collided on Hwy. 4 on Saturday,...
Sep 29, 2025
Nanaimo’s only professional theatre provider needs late funding infusion or will shut down
NANAIMO - TheatreOne has hosted live shows in the Harbour City for 42 years, however its curtains could be permanently closed. Michael Cade, Theatre One's artistic and managing director, said two pend...
Sep 29, 2025
Tour de Rock arrives in Nanaimo, marking midway point on Island ride
NANAIMO - The juggernaut which is the Tour de Rock returns to the Harbour City Sunday. Riders in the annual fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society will make their way into Nanaimo on Sunday, Sept....
Sep 28, 2025
‘Targeted incident:’ dog shot dead on central Nanaimo street
NANAIMO - Investigators are looking into the circumstances behind the fatal shooting of a dog. Officers were called to an area near the Holly Ave. and Rosehill St. intersection just before 10 a.m. on ...
Sep 27, 2025
New look Nanaimo townhouse development passes design review
NANAIMO - A proposed townhouse complex off Uplands Dr. in central Nanaimo has passed its latest hurdle. Developers are planning 34 townhouse units across seven different buildings for a currently larg...
Sep 27, 2025
Hornets looking to build on highly successful 2024-25 rugby season
NANAIMO - Rugby season has begun for the Nanaimo Hornets at levels. The women’s team is practicing for their season opener in early October and the men have already played twice. Hornets club pr...
Sep 27, 2025
Clippers put up big second period, blank Rivermen
NANAIMO - The Clippers had the their most dominant game of the young season with a 5-0 victory over the Langley Rivermen. The team was led offensively by two goals an an assist for Hayden Fechner and ...
Sep 26, 2025
