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Province confirms ‘initial planning for expansion’ at Nanaimo hospital
NANAIMO - Long overdue upgrades to Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH) are taking a small, first step forward. Provincial finance minister Brenda Bailey delivered the annual budget in the Legisla...
Pattison Media Feb 17, 2026
‘Correct an historic anomaly:’ Snuneymuxw seeking to vote in Nanaimo municipal elections
NANAIMO - A joint application aims to allow on-reserve Snuneymuxw First Nation members the ability to vote for Nanaimo's mayor and council, as well as take part in municipal assent voting. A Tuesday, ...
Pattison Media Feb 17, 2026
B.C. police watchdog to determine whether to investigate Tumbler Ridge shooting
SURREY - British Columbia’s police watchdog is taking steps to determine whether its mandate is met to investigate the mass shooting in the small northeastern community of Tumbler Ridge last wee...
Alex Rawnsley Feb 17, 2026
Nanaimo Sports Hall of Fame induction class includes Abassi, Brown and Visser
NANAIMO - Three new members have been added to the Nanaimo Sports Hall of Fame. Founder of the VI Raiders Hadi Abassi, Olympian Yvonne Visser and long time member of the national media Larry Brown hav...
Pattison Media Feb 17, 2026
Nanaimo Sports Hall of Fame induction class includes Abassi, Brown and Visser
NANAIMO - Three new members have been added to the Nanaimo Sports Hall of Fame. Founder of the VI Raiders Hadi Abassi, Olympian Yvonne Visser and long time member of the national media Larry Brown hav...
Pattison Media Feb 17, 2026
Unique contest injects buzz to Nanaimo A&B Sound building revival
NANAIMO - Budding local entrepreneurs are likely tuned into a promotion offering free rent for a year in the Soundworks development. Located at 1 Commercial St., former home of the long-closed A&B...
Pattison Media Feb 17, 2026
Clippers lose in OT in wild Family Day game in Vernon
VERNON - The Clippers went back and forth with the Vernon Vipers on Family Day and picked up a point in an 8-7 overtime loss. Vernon came out to a fast start with former Clipper Garin Ludwig scoring a...
Pattison Media Feb 16, 2026
Clippers lose in OT in wild Family Day game in Vernon
VERNON - The Clippers went back and forth with the Vernon Vipers on Family Day and picked up a point in an 8-7 overtime loss. Vernon came out to a fast start with former Clipper Garin Ludwig scoring a...
Pattison Media Feb 16, 2026
Youth arrested in Victoria & charged after Nanaimo mall shooting
NANAIMO - A 17-year-old youth remains in custody following a shooting outside Woodgrove Centre. The suspect, who cannot be named under the Youth Justice Act, is alleged to have shot a 15-year-old outs...
Pattison Media Feb 16, 2026
Nanaimo’s Beban Park celebrates 50 years with Family Day fun
NANAIMO - Serving as a community gathering hub for the past five decades, it's only fitting this year's Family Day festivities in Nanaimo are staged at Beban Park. The City of Nanaimo is celebrating t...
Pattison Media Feb 16, 2026