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Approval process for Snuneymuxw to vote in Nanaimo elections starts soon NANAIMO - Approval is being sought from local voters to allow on-reserve members of Snuneymuxw First Nation (S...

The City of Nanaimo is starting an alternative approval process this week to possibly extend municipal boundaries to allow on-reserve Snuneymuxw First Nation members to vote in local elections.

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Traffic delays near Nanaimo hospital’s main entrance NANAIMO - Expect vehicular traffic delays this week around the main entrance of Nanaimo Regional General Hospi...

Traffic delays are expected along Dufferin Cres. in front of NRGH this week as BC Hydro crews install power lines for the under-construction Nanaimo Cancer Centre.

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Meet Milton, a soft and fluffy one-year-old Domestic Medium-haired cat looking for a safe and warm home to call his own.

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Dominant VIU Mariners capture another BCIHL title NANAIMO - For the second time in three years, the VIU Mariners are on top of the BC Intercollegiate Hockey Lea...

Make it two BCIHL titles in three years for the VIU Mariners, after a comprehensive 8-1 victory Sunday over UVic.

The win follows a dominant regular season where the team finished eight points clear of second place.

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Concept plans for Norwell refit include roundabouts, bigger transit exchange NANAIMO - Roundabouts, an expanded transit exchange and narrower crossing distances are all envisioned in earl...

Early concept designs for a redesign of Norwell Dr., behind Country Club Centre in Nanaimo, call for roundabouts to replace traffic lights, and an expanded transit exchange.

Feedback on the proposed layout is open for the public.

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‘Many of these people have been living in vans:’ Bowser seniors’ housing complex opens BOWSER - A difference-making independent housing facility north of Qualicum Beach is open. Lighthouse Villa of...

A new housing complex in Qualicum Beach geared towards seniors is now open. Run by the Bowser Seniors Housing Society, 22 units are offered for affordable rents.

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Mariners take double gold at PACWEST basketball provincials NANAIMO - Another two banners are going to the rafters of the Vancouver Island University gymnasium.Both the m...

A dominant performance from the women and a three at the buzzer from the men's team helped the VIU Mariners sweep the PACWEST basketball provincials Saturday.

Both teams advance to Nationals, with the men hosting their tournament in two weeks.

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Final ‘spring forward’ to bring new routines and challenges for B.C. NANAIMO - Clocks are about to change in B.C. for the final time in the foreseeable future.The annual spring fo...

Clocks will spring forward one hour early Sunday morning, and stay there for the foreseeable future.

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Nanaimo gymnastics school athletes return from BC Winter Games NANAIMO - The Nanaimo Gymnastics school sent five athletes to the BC Winter Games in Trail and Rossland. Sophi...

Nanaimo Gymnastics School athletes recently helped their Zone 6 team capture a bronze medal at the BC Winter Games.

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‘Get their hands dirty:’ PreVIU Days gives future students a university sneak peek NANAIMO - Vancouver Island University is offering prospective students of all ages a chance to get hands-on ex...

Vancouver Island University is offering future students a free sampling of its programs during its first-ever PreVIU Days, happening from March 9-22.

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Clippers look to regroup after back to back losses NANAIMO - The Clippers ended the month of February with back to back losses. It was the first time the club ha...

A big home and home series for the Nanaimo Clippers against the Victoria Grizzlies begins Friday at the Frank, with the Clippers looking to return to the win column after rare back-to-back losses last weekend.

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RDN completes $1.3M purchase of former French Creek School site COOMBS - The site of the former French Creek School is now in the hands of the Regional District of Nanaimo. T...

The site of the former French Creek School in Coombs is now under the control of the Regional District of Nanaimo, following a fall referendum on long-term borrowing for the purchase.

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VIU Basketball teams heading to PACWEST provincial tournament NANAIMO - The VIU Mariners basketball teams have different pathways to get their respective national tournamen...

It's semi-final Friday for the VIU Mariners men's and women's basketball teams, as they look to book spots at Nationals later this month.

Both teams had a bye in Thursday's quarter finals.

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Port Theatre cancels Nanaimo scheduled performance from controversial comedian NANAIMO - Following public outcry and Council direction to review its booking practices, the Port Theatre will...

The scheduled performance of Ben Bankas, a controversial comedian slated to perform at the Port Theatre in Nanaimo later this month, has been cancelled.

It comes after public pressure and a requested review of bookings by City Council.

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Unlicensed, uninsured Nanaimo driver barrels down embankment, crashes into yard NANAIMO - It appears a series of poor decisions led to a preventable and damaging single-vehicle crash in the ...

A #Nanaimo driver caused a damaging wreck off Hammond Bay Rd. Wednesday night.

A Ford Mustang hopped the sidewalk and went down an embankment where a backyard fence was smashed.

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B.C. teachers ratify new four-year agreement for 3% annual wage boost VANCOUVER — British Columbia's teachers' union says its members have ratified a new four-year collective agreement, covering 52,000 educators in the province. The B.C. Teachers' Federation says in a s...

A new four year agreement between the government and B.C. teachers was ratified by BCTF members this week, 91 per cent in favour.

It includes wage increases of three per cent annually.

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Man injured in stabbing at Nanaimo’s Bluebird Motel NANAIMO - Mounties have one person in custody following a stabbing at local motel.The situation unfolded aroun...

One person was arrested, and another required treatment on scene for a stab wound, after an altercation at a Nanaimo motel on Wednesday.

Mounties say the incident was isolated and there is no risk to the general public.

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Vulnerable flock to free Nanaimo tax filing service NANAIMO - Tax time can be stressful; however, two Nanaimo community-minded organizations are making life easie...

A pair of Nanaimo organizations are trying to ease the pain and anxiety of filing income tax returns. And hundreds of people have used the service.

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Ladysmith restricting vehicle access to ‘gateway to the natural world’ LADYSMITH - Restrictions are coming to a popular wooded area south of Ladysmith, which the Town and Province s...

Protection of the surrounding watershed and reducing wildfire risk are the main reasons behind a pending closure of the Banon Creek Forest Service Rd.

Public access would be limited to weekends and selected holidays.

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No charges for Ladysmith officers after suspect sustains ‘serious dog bite injuries’ LADYSMITH - Despite initially forwarding charge recommendation to Crown Counsel, B.C.'s police watchdog now sa...

No charges are now being recommended against three RCMP officers following an April 2021 traffic stop in Ladysmith, which resulted in damaged vehicles and several serious dog bite injuries to a suspect.

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B.C.’s move to end clock changes won’t be without complications The mayor of Prince George in northern British Columbia is the father of six adult children, who got used to the struggle of getting his kids out of bed on dark winter mornings as they were growing up...

With the province planning to move to permanent daylight time, some communities in northern B.C. won't see the sun until after 9 a.m. during the winter.

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Nanaimo workplace fraudster pocketed $133K NANAIMO - An extended fraud scheme against a local woman's former employer resulted in a guilty plea and poten...

A Nanaimo woman has pleaded guilty to a substantial workplace fraud targeting her former employer.

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‘A very uncertain situation:’ gas prices expected to rise through Nanaimo NANAIMO - An emerging Middle Eastern conflict, coupled with seasonal changes in supply and capacity, are forci...

The ongoing situation in Iran, coupled with regular refinery maintenance and the switch to summer gas, will likely lead to an increase in fuel prices locally.

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RDN secures Hamilton Marsh purchase NANAIMO - A large swath of environmentally valued land is now officially in the hands of the Regional District...

The Regional District of Nanaimo has completed purchase of a 360 hectare property west of Qualicum Beach, securing the site for long-term park use.

The $28 million price tag was funded mainly through long-term borrowing.

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Coroners Inquest to investigate Tumbler Ridge mass shooting VICTORIA - B.C.'s chief coroner has ordered a full inquest into one of the deadliest school shootings in Canad...

A full coroner's inquest is coming to determine the contributing factors which led to the shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School last month, one of the deadliest in Canadian history.

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Nanaimo-area exiting one of the warmest winters on record NANAIMO - This winter was one of the warmest on record in the region, keeping pace with weather experts' predi...

Nanaimo is at the tail end of one of the warmest winters in its history.

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‘Balances the needs of people, nature and progress:’ new housing pitched for Parksville property PARKSVILLE - Longtime owners of an expansive and largely forested south-end property are returning with a new ...

Site of a rejected housing development in 2023, a forested lot in south Parksville is back under council consideration.

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Man sentenced for Port Alberni homemade bomb explosion PORT ALBERNI - Known to the offender for several years, an employee at Port Alberni's overdose prevention site...

A man was handed a five-year prison sentence for igniting a homemade bomb outside Port Alberni's overdose prevention site, seriously injuring an employee of the facility.

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Pet Corner, brought to you by The Shady Rest Pub in Qualicum Beach!
Meet Coconut and Banana, an adorable pair of bonded rabbits in search of their forever home.

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VIU Mariners win PACWEST women’s volleyball crown ABBOTSFORD - For the third year in a row the VIU Mariners women's volleyball team are provincial champions.The...

Both men's and women's VIU Mariners volleyball teams are nationals bound, with the women winning their way through yet another PACWEST title.

The men received a wildcard spot after making the provincial final on Saturday.

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