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Moth eradication paying off in Nanaimo/Oceanside region
NANAIMO - No low-flying, moth-attacking planes will be zooming by again this year in the mid-Vancouver Island region following prior intensive efforts. B.C.'s Ministry of Agriculture and Food identifi...
Pattison Media Jan 19, 2026
New chief & fire truck opening new era for Coombs-Hillier fire department
COOMBS - A new fire chief and a new fire engine are ushering in a period of transition and investment for the Coombs-Hilliers Volunteer Fire Department. The Regional District of Nanaimo has appointed ...
Pattison Media Jan 18, 2026
RDN closing Arrowsmith SAR funding shortfall while calling for province to do more
NANAIMO - A sizable funding deficit has narrowed considerably for a local search and rescue operation. Facing a $160,000 shortfall in its expenses for 2026, a request made by Arrowsmith Search and Res...
Pattison Media Jan 18, 2026
Clippers use down time to build chemistry for second half
NANAIMO - The Clippers have been several roster changes in January, in fact they’ve made more roster adjustments than they’ve played games. There are a total of six players on the team cur...
Pattison Media Jan 17, 2026
Trail grade signage being considered at Nanaimo’s Westwood Lake
NANAIMO - New signage may soon be coming to the city’s most popular lake spots, so trail users can be more prepared for what’s ahead. A pilot project is being proposed for the trail system...
Pattison Media Jan 17, 2026
‘A lasting legacy:’ $5.2 million bridge replacement project slated for Nanaimo-area trail
NANAIMO - Accessibility, usability, and replacement of aging structures are behind a pair of new bridge builds in Cedar. The Regional District of Nanaimo Board gave approval to an estimated $5.2 milli...
Pattison Media Jan 16, 2026
Second half court sports at VIU to culminate with men’s national tournament
NANAIMO - The second semester is now underway for the court sports teams at Vancouver Island University. Both the men’s and women’s basketball teams are in first place in the PACWEST stand...
Pattison Media Jan 16, 2026
Nanaimo senior jailed for collecting thousands of child abuse images
Editor's note: This article contains details of child sex abuse material. Reader discretion is strongly advised. NANAIMO - A retiree tried to rationalize his substantial child exploitation material ha...
Pattison Media Jan 16, 2026
‘The right thing to do:’ red tape around proposed Lantzville long-term care centre clears
LANTZVILLE - Support was unanimous, albeit somewhat muted, for zoning amendments which will allow construction of a much-needed long-term care facility to proceed. District of Lantzville councillors h...
Pattison Media Jan 15, 2026
Vehicle tracking technology twarts truck thieves captured north of Nanaimo
PARKSVILLE - Three people accused of stealing a truck from an Oceanside hotel were quickly tracked down thanks to the vehicle’s onboard technology. Two men, aged 19 and 31, and a 32-year-old wom...
Pattison Media Jan 15, 2026