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NANAIMO - More than a decade after purchasing an unsightly waterfront lot, the City of Nanaimo believes extensive preparatory work will help unlock its potential, but it’s not clear when. Nearly...

KELOWNA, B.C. - This season will likely be the most challenging cherry growers have ever experienced in British Columbia, a farmer and industry leader says, after a widespread cold snap damaged trees ...

NANAIMO - Despite a snow pack measured at roughly one third of what it typically is this time of year, regional fire crews aren’t concerned…yet. As rain deficits increase with each passing...

NANAIMO - State-of-the-art equipment is coming to Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH) sooner than expected, thanks to a record-breaking donation. The Windsor Plywood Foundation recently donated $...

NANAIMO - The City is looking for better consistency and a more data-driven approach in determining where school zones are placed and managed. Councillors supported a new school zone policy at the com...

VANCOUVER - B.C. Premier David Eby says the private market can’t solve the province’s housing crisis, as his government launches an almost $3 billion public housing program to build more a...

QUALICUM BEACH - A 75-year-old local resident remains hospitalized in critical condition after being hit by a truck. Oceanside RCMP said the senior pedestrian was crossing in the controlled intersecti...

NANAIMO - While it’s still early in the year, preparations are already underway for another spring and summer of drought conditions. According to the BC River Forecast Centre, Vancouver Island c...

NANAIMO - It’s back to square one for the City and funding of the Nanaimo Operations Centre (NOC). Councillors voted unanimously in favour on Monday, Feb. 12 to cancel a second alternative appro...

Editor’s Note: The following story contains graphic details of violence. Reader discretion is advised. VANCOUVER - Stating his client faced mounting abuse from her ex-boyfriend, the lawyer of ac...