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Lantzville nixes proposal to slash council salaries

NANAIMO – Coun. Denise Haime proposes Lantzville council cut remuneration for cost savings.

Early dismissal allows for meetings

NANAIMO – Staff in the school district will spend Monday afternoons discussing new ideas and teaching practices.

Nanaimo city councillors asking for support to close tax loophole

NANAIMO – City council will pitch three resolutions for Island and coastal communities leaders to consider this April.

Hot spots identified on Gabriola in air quality tests

NANAIMO – Regional district officials will consider wood stove education on Gabriola Island.

Province plans appeal of teachers’ contract ruling

NANAIMO – Local teachers' union doesn't think the province will have much of an argument for an appeal of a recent supreme court ruling.
Astronaut tells Nanaimo university students to think globally

Astronaut tells Nanaimo university students to think globally

NANAIMO – Retired astronaut and physician Dr. Robert Thirsk among honoured guests at recent Vancouver Island University convocations.

‘Wiggle room’ available in cuts to Gabriola ferry

NANAIMO – Transportation Ministry to consult with community on which sailings to cut.
Orcas hunt dolphins in Nanaimo's Departure Bay

Orcas hunt dolphins in Nanaimo's Departure Bay

NANAIMO – Event a rare opportunity for researchers at Nanaimo's Pacific Biological Station.
Ferry route cuts go ahead in April

Ferry route cuts go ahead in April

BC Ferries sailing reductions will go ahead largely as announced last year, with some "refining" to come

Man stabbed in robbery attempt

NANAIMO – One man arrested and another man treated for stab wounds following alleged robbery attempt at Castaway Motel.