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Sea lion resuced from Qualicum Beach dies from bird shot-related injuries
QUALICUM BEACH - An adult male sea lion found injured in waters in Oceanside has died of his injuries. Staff from the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Society, with support from Fisheries and O...
Pattison Media Apr 13, 2026
‘These are very small non-conformances:’ RDN responds to Duke Point sewage advisory notice
NANAIMO - Local wastewater officials contend a recent B.C. government advisory notice is merely a snapshot of an otherwise high performing sewage treatment service. The Ministry of Environment and Cli...
Pattison Media Apr 13, 2026
‘We cannot afford to lose this space:’ Town not renewing lease for Qualicum Commons
QUALICUM BEACH - An Oceanside family programming facility is closing its doors at the end of June, much to the dismay of some community members. Last year, the Town of Qualicum Beach and the Qualicum ...
Pattison Media Apr 12, 2026
Finishing touches being applied ahead of milestone Cedar Market season
NANAIMO - From humble beginnings, the Cedar Farmers Market has grown into one of the destination events of its kind on Vancouver Island. The event will celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2026, opening ...
Pattison Media Apr 12, 2026
Nearly 200 Nanaimo-Ladysmith kids referred to eye professionals via Lions screening
NANAIMO - Local volunteers through the area’s Lions Clubs are helping a large number of kids see a little clearer. Between November 2025 and mid-March 2026, Nanaimo, Hub City, and Ladysmith Lion...
Pattison Media Apr 11, 2026
RDN’s Golden Shoe Hunt withstands the test of time
NANAIMO - It’s been tweaked over the years, but Regional District of Nanaimo parks staff aren't willing to move on from a popular annual tradition. The RDN launched its 20th annual installment o...
Pattison Media Apr 11, 2026
Clippers advance to round two of the BCHL playoffs
NANAIMO - The Clippers have advanced to the second round of the BCHL playoffs with a convincing 8-2 win in a decisive Game 5 series victory over the Alberni Valley Bulldogs. Nanaimo was the first team...
Pattison Media Apr 11, 2026
Nanaimo-based firm lands federal forestry funding
NANAIMO - More than $4 million will benefit a local company's ability to establish an advanced robotics facility to construct wooden trusses. The funds to benefit Atlas Engineered Products Ltd. will a...
Pattison Media Apr 10, 2026
Walkway vandalism closes popular Nanaimo Beach Estates Park trail
NANAIMO - A popular wooded trail is closed following apparent vandalism to a wooden walkway. City staff were made aware of the damage on Thursday, April 9, involving a small section of the stairs and ...
Pattison Media Apr 10, 2026
VIU expecting balanced budgets amid years of financial turmoil
NANAIMO - Increasing deficits and impacts from declining international student recruitment are hoped to be in the past for Vancouver Island University. The University announced Wednesday, April 8, it ...
Pattison Media Apr 10, 2026