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SPCA investigating dog-dragging on Gabriola Island

SPCA investigating dog-dragging on Gabriola Island

The B.C. SPCA is investigating after a dog was dragged behind a pickup truck and seriously injured on the weekend.

Project explores alternatives to school rankings

Nanaimo educators are excited about the work a group of Vancouver-based advocates is doing to determine how well schools are meeting the needs of students and communities.

Nanaimo Mounties investigating death of baby

Nanaimo RCMP are conducting an investigation into the death of a six-week old baby boy.

Nanaimo emergency workers support blood test bill

Nanaimo paramedics and firefighters support a proposed law requiring people to get tested for diseases if their bodily fluids come into contact with emergency workers.
Nanaimo teacher earns educator of the year award

Nanaimo teacher earns educator of the year award

Students in Mary-Lynn Epps's Grade 4/5 class at Randerson Ridge Elementary School are sometimes so excited about what they are doing in class, they ask their teacher for permission to stay in at recess and lunch to continue working on their projects.
Relay racks up funds in support of cancer fight

Relay racks up funds in support of cancer fight

About $130,000 raised at weekend event
Crowd 'horrified' by plane crash

Crowd 'horrified' by plane crash

Aviation enthusiasts went through a host of emotions following a crash at the Wings and Wheels air show at Nanaimo Airport.

Hikers find skull in Yellow Point near Nanaimo

Two people hiking south of Nanaimo made a disconcerting discovery Sunday.

Nanaimo Mounties warning about possible child luring

Police in Nanaimo are advising the public about several incidents of men approaching teenage females over the past few months.
Heavy lifter

Heavy lifter