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NANAIMO - Harsh realities of cost pressures are hitting the City once again, this time with upgrades to heavily used Nanaimo Aquatic Centre (NAC). Essential upgrades to the HVAC systems at NAC are on ...

As the clock ticks down to a possible postal strike, the union representing Canadian postal workers says Canada Post is issuing a new set of offers today. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers says its...

NANAIMO - A man charged with violently attacking another man on a Nanaimo sidewalk last fall will spend more time behind bars. Brent Giles George Houle, 45, was sentenced for aggravated assault in B.C...

NANAIMO - A serious charge has been levelled against a Nanaimo RCMP constable. The BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) announced Cst. Mark Hilland is charged with breach of trust in relation to events alleg...

PARKSVILLE -Contractors are requested to submit their bids to incrementally replace the prized waterfront walkway at Parksville's Community Park. According to the City of Parksville, bids are being ac...

NANAIMO - Members of the RCMP Marine Unit want to ensure everyone on the water is operating their vessel safely during Safe Boating Awareness Week, from May 17-23. Cst. Dave Kokesch said they will be ...

NANAIMO - Two men convicted of Federal Fisheries Act violations have received their punishments following a botched commercial prawn fishing trip. Terry Ronald Lorenz, 64, received a $3000 fine and a ...

NANAIMO - Charging batteries to get heated vests and chairs primed for a camping trip led to a notable fire in the bedroom of a Nanaimo home. Reported on the afternoon of Tuesday, May 13 in Nanaimo's ...

NANAIMO - A passion for bike riding and a career in emergency response inspired one local man to undertake a major challenge. Bruce McKenzie, a firefighter with the North Oyster Volunteer Fire Departm...

NANAIMO - It’s official: Nanaimo is now home to the world’s largest Nanaimo Bar. The world record was set by students and staff at Vancouver Island University’s Professional Baking a...