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NANAIMO - The Canadian Forces Snowbirds are ready to give it their all for a pair of shows in the Harbour City this weekend. The two shows in Nanaimo take place on Friday, Aug. 15, starting at 7:00 p....

NANAIMO - Citing a communication breakdown with his father, a man was fined $1,500 and handed a five-year ban for being responsible for an animal after neglecting his young dog. Sean Scott Modeste, 27...

PORT ALBERNI - Strong winds pushed B.C.'s most notable wildfire closer to Port Alberni's southern fringes, but help from more favourable weather appears imminent. An update on the morning of Thursday,...

NANAIMO - It won’t be much locally, but some brief summer rain is being welcomed with open arms. A relatively strong Pacific frontal system is moving across the region beginning Thursday, Aug. 1...

PARKSVILLE - A pair of costly scams came to the attention of Oceanside RCMP in mid-July, including a Qualicum Beach senior, who was swindled out of over $50,000. Oceanside RCMP Sgt. Shane Worth said t...

NANAIMO - Smoke from a pair of Island-based wildfires has seen local air quality plunge. Despite light smoke and air particulate lingering in recent days, indices measuring pollution spiked overnight ...

PORT ALBERNI - Power lines and poles have suffered damage due to an out-of-control wildfire on Vancouver Island, putting some communities in the dark for an undetermined amount of time. The Mount Unde...

NANAIMO - It was a special anniversary for the Roadrunners Summer Classic ball hockey tournament. The tenth annual event took place on Aug. 9 and 10 at the covered box at Harewood Centennial Park. The...

NANAIMO - A BC Supreme Court justice convicted a woman on a pair of criminal code driving charges in relation to a late-night collision south of the city at a marked construction zone. A nearly 40-min...

PORT ALBERNI - A wildfire burning south of Port Alberni since Monday evening continues to grow, prompting more evacuation alerts in the area. The Mount Underwood fire is 2,156 hectares in size as of 1...