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Hikers help free man trapped in waist-deep mud on popular B.C. trail

A hiker’s ordeal on the Juan de Fuca Marine Trail ends with help from strangers

Apr 15, 2024 11:45 AM Read more >

Fire in Nanaimo’s Departure Bay area damages garage and boat

Crews extinguished blaze on Neyland Road on April 13

Apr 15, 2024 11:01 AM Read more >

No lead in water at Nanaimo-Ladysmith schools, but water use a concern

Trustees updated on work to get lead out of schools’ pipes

Apr 15, 2024 5:51 AM Read more >

Renovations to Nanaimo shelter now underway

Upgrades expected to bring the facility up to code

Apr 14, 2024 2:30 PM Read more >

VIU students engineer new bridges for fictional city in design challenge

Projects were exhibited April 12 at Nanaiom campus

Apr 13, 2024 4:45 PM Read more >

City wants Tourism Nanaimo to take over hotel tax administration

Hospitality association executive director argues against city’s plan for hotel tax

Apr 13, 2024 1:30 PM Read more >

Health care advocacy group warn Nanaimo hospital unprepared for population growth

New Fair Care Alliance formed to intensify calls for patient tower and cath lab

Apr 13, 2024 10:30 AM Read more >

Sections of Nanaimo’s downtown will be closed for weeks of filming

Film commission working on ‘important production’ for the region

Apr 12, 2024 4:30 PM Read more >

Nanaimo sign in Maffeo Sutton Park vandalized

Nanaimo mayor disgusted by defacement of popular tourism attraction

Apr 12, 2024 11:45 AM Read more >

Habitat for Humanity’s biggest project on Island being built in Nanaimo

Four-building, 25-unit project planned for Metral Drive

Apr 12, 2024 10:30 AM Read more >