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Fewer provincial exams concern teachers

Nanaimo educators have some concerns about the Education Ministry's decision to eliminate provincial exams for many senior courses and change the criteria for scholarships.

Recreational halibut season closes earliest in history

Recreational halibut season closes earliest in history.

Dodd Narrows scouted for tidal power project

Potential tidal energy output could be five megawatts, enough to power up to 5,000 homes.

New sheriffs coming to Nanaimo

Nanaimo legal advocates hope the two new sheriffs will help minimize delays in court proceedings.

Nanaimo Mounties cleared of alleged assault

Victoria Police have concluded their investigation into an incident form March 2 when two Nanaimo RCMP members were accused of assault.

Nanaimo bust yields suspect and stolen property

An ATV, welder, hand tools, including jig saws and impact drills, and a paraglider valued at $9,000 were among items seized when Nanaimo RCMP Property Crime Unit members raided a residence in the 2400 block of Bowen Road Wednesday.

Nanaimo Mounties after man for indecent exposure

An indecent exposure incident near Nanaimo's Westwood Lake Park has triggered a public warning from the RCMP.

Video turns spotlight on struggling Nanaimo students

A locally produced video aims to open people's eyes to child poverty issues in Nanaimo.

Man drowns in Nanaimo

Attempts to revive a man failed after he was found floating in the waters off Departure Bay Beach Friday morning.

Fire destroys vehicle in pub parking lot

A stolen vehicle ended up ablaze in the Black Bear Pub parking lot early Thursday.