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Lantzville’s only grocery store scheduled to close

NANAIMO – The only grocery store in the District of Lantzville will close on June 18.

Jun 8, 2016 8:00 AM Read more >

Lowe's to hire 130 employees in Nanaimo

NANAIMO – Lowe's, set to open at Nanaimo North Town Centre in late summer, is looking to fill 130 permanent jobs.

Jun 7, 2016 6:00 PM Read more >

Update: Three companies submit expressions of interest for foot ferry service

NANAIMO – The City of Nanaimo and Nanaimo Port Authority will create an independent advisory group to review foot ferry operators.

Jun 7, 2016 5:00 PM Read more >

Regional District of Nanaimo looking to develop a buy-local policy

NANAIMO – Regional District of Nanaimo staff will be looking into the development of a policy on social procurement.

Jun 7, 2016 11:00 AM Read more >

Exercise Coastal Response takes over Alberni Valley

A multi-agency provincial emergency exercise kicked off in Port Alberni on Tuesday, June 7

Jun 7, 2016 7:00 AM Read more >

Province not rushing to extinguish old growth chainsaws any time soon

Ministry cites north Island's dependency on logging in response to Vancouver Island communities asking for a halt to old growth harvest

Jun 7, 2016 7:00 AM Read more >

Port Alberni to be site of massive 9.0 earthquake, tsunami disaster drill

B.C. stages massive emergency drill on the West Coast

Jun 7, 2016 7:00 AM Read more >

Skateboarder taken to Nanaimo hospital after colliding with truck

NANAIMO - RCMP say teen who collided with pickup truck Tuesday morning has been released from hospital.

Jun 7, 2016 5:00 AM Read more >

Update: City of Nanaimo sells land for Madill site redevelopment

NANAIMO – Plans show a mix of retail, auto service and sales, and seniors’ care home.

Jun 6, 2016 6:00 PM Read more >

Nanaimo police ask for public's help to identify indecent act suspect

NANAIMO - Suspect accused of exposing himself to female jogger at Beban Park last month.

Jun 6, 2016 5:00 PM Read more >