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Explosive triggers bomb squad response in Nanaimo

An artillery simulator triggered a response from the RCMP's Explosives Detonation Unit after it was dropped off at Nanaimo detachment.

Nominations sought in fall for Ferry Advisory Committee

With the three-year term almost complete for current Ferry Advisory Committee members, BC Ferries will be taking nominations this fall for a new group of representatives.

Flags lowered at Nanaimo city hall to honour Layton

Nanaimo Mayor John Ruttan made the exceptional move Tuesday of honouring the memory of fallen federal NDP leader Jack Layton by lowering city flags to half-staff.

Lower Mainland gang member busted in Nanaimo

Nanaimo Mounties nabbed a member of the Dahk gang along with two other suspects on the weekend.

Politicians remember Layton's optimism, determination

Jack Layton, leader of Canada's official Opposition, died early Monday morning at his home surrounded by family and friends after losing his battle with cancer. He was 61.

Dry cleaning solvents delay construction in Nanaimo

A former laundromat has delayed work at Port Place Shopping Centre while property owners clean up contaminated soil.

Tourism season off to sluggish start

Tourism season off to sluggish start for some operators while others have seen an increase in visitors.
School of hard knots

School of hard knots

Outrigger requires some work.
Pink pursuit

Pink pursuit

Pink salmon return to Nanaimo

Nanaimo jazz singer competes in PNE Star Showcase

Nanaimo jazz singer competes in PNE Star Showcase.