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Artificial turf fields open at Nanaimo’s Harewood Centennial Park
NANAIMO - A pair of multi-use artificial sports fields in the south end are now serving vastly growing demand. On Saturday, April 20 newly constructed side-by-side all-weather artificial fields surrou...
Daryl Major Apr 22, 2024
Hospital foundation launches campaign for Nanaimo cancer diagnostic machine
NANAIMO – With a business plan approved for a new cancer centre in Nanaimo, an effort has begun to acquire a new diagnosis machine. Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation (NDHF) launched a c...
Alex Rawnsley Apr 21, 2024
Annual record show returns to Nanaimo in high demand
NANAIMO - Fans of classic vinyl are in for a treat. The Nanaimo Record Show will be back at the Bowen Park Auditorium for it’s eighth year Sunday, April 21, running from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jack T...
Nathan Maley Apr 21, 2024
Seasonal water restrictions set for May 1 start
NANAIMO - Several local areas of the central Island region are poised to start stage two water restrictions next month. Beginning May 1, most areas of the Regional District, including the City of Nana...
Alex Rawnsley Apr 20, 2024
‘All around win-win situation:’ have your items fixed by neighbours at Oceanside repair cafe
QUALICUM BEACH - A unique community event utilizing the skills of community members is coming to the Oceanside area. On Saturday, April 20, the first edition of the Oceanside Repair Cafe will be takin...
Jordan Davidson Apr 20, 2024
Nanaimo man caught with over 30g of illicit drugs avoids additional jail time
NANAIMO - A local man with an extensive criminal history has avoided additional jail time after being caught with a large amount of drugs and cash. Kerry Wallace Chang, 55, pleaded guilty to a lesser ...
Alex Rawnsley Apr 19, 2024
Senior women’s box lacrosse returns to Nanaimo after 10+ year absence
NANAIMO - The Senior Women Timbermen make their season debut this weekend. Team member Jenna Krajinovic said it’s the first time in more than ten years Nanaimo has had a senior women’s squ...
Dan Marshall Apr 19, 2024
Accidental pump activation causes minor oil slick in Nanaimo marina
NANAIMO - An accidental flip of a switch is believed responsible for a small oil slick in a local marina. Crews at the Nanaimo Port Authority became aware of a vessel in the marina, between Cameron Is...
Alex Rawnsley Apr 19, 2024
Crews destroy invasive species from pristine island off Nanoose Bay
NANOOSE BAY - An extensive volunteer effort freed an island BC Parks day-use site of damaging invasive plant species recently. Between April 11 and 14, BC Marine Trails (BCMT) volunteers paddled to th...
Alex Rawnsley Apr 19, 2024
Bigger boats, more nets, people arrive in Zeballos for new orca rescue attempt
ZEBALLOS, B.C. - A large seine fishing vessel capable of casting a net strong enough to hold a nearly 700-kilogram killer whale calf has arrived in Zeballos, B.C., to participate in the latest attempt...
Alex Rawnsley Apr 19, 2024