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Sailing alerts and other tools expanding ahead of busy long weekend on BC Ferries
NANAIMO - New technology is being deployed across the wider BC Ferries network to ensure a maximum number of people can travel this Easter long weekend. A new sailing alert system, which is currently ...
Pattison Media Apr 02, 2026
March storms drench much of coastal B.C., save the Nanaimo area
NANAIMO - Despite an atmospheric river storm system settling over Vancouver Island, last month was drier than usual. Much of eastern Vancouver Island received around half of its average precipitation ...
Pattison Media Apr 01, 2026
‘Not looking real good:’ B.C. has highest average gas price in Canada
NANAIMO - There’s no telling how high the price of fuel will get locally as war continues to rage in the Middle East. U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran have led Tehran to largely close the Strait...
Pattison Media Apr 01, 2026
Roundabouts to address long-standing traffic flow issues along Nanaimo Parkway
NANAIMO - A long-rumoured unconventional approach is on its way to deal with growing local highway traffic congestion. The provincial ministries of Transportation, Transit, and Infrastructure announce...
Pattison Media Apr 01, 2026
Nanaimo chosen for RCMP pilot project for deaf & hard of hearing-related calls
NANAIMO - Local Mounties are being equipped with an application on their mobile devices to better serve those with hearing challenges in the community. Project DECIPHER will be piloted in Nanaimo, Lan...
Pattison Media Mar 31, 2026
Former Nanaimo teacher jailed for possession of child exploitation material
Editor's note: This article contains graphic details of child sexual abuse. Reader discretion is advised. NANAIMO - A former substitute teacher will spend a year in jail for possessing child pornograp...
Pattison Media Mar 31, 2026
Parksville industrial business loses $400,000 in account switch scam
PARKSVILLE - For the third time in just over three months, Oceanside RCMP are investigating a major loss from a local business connected to an ongoing scam. An industrial business in Parksville report...
Pattison Media Mar 31, 2026
Astronaut says Canadians can be proud of NASA’s Artemis II moon mission
CAPE CANAVERAL - NASA’s countdown clock is ticking down as astronauts - including Canadian Jeremy Hansen - make their final preparations for the Artemis II mission, which is set to send humans b...
Syndicated Content Mar 31, 2026
Nanaimo child lurer pleads guilty
NANAIMO - Facing a likely conviction, an accused cut his losses by pleading guilty to a public child luring offence A visibly distressed Lorne Earl Seifred, 63, pleaded guilty on Monday, March 30 at N...
Pattison Media Mar 31, 2026
‘Critical to keeping them safe:’ mid-Island drivers reminded to slow down and move over
NANAIMO - The BC Highway Patrol is dedicating the month of April to remind drivers to slow down and move over whenever they see flashing lights on the side of the road. This includes the flashing red ...
Pattison Media Mar 30, 2026