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Federal and B.C. governments sign off on job training

Federal and B.C. governments sign off on job training

NANAIMO – Governments of Canada and B.C. sign memorandum of understanding to rejig federal-provincial job training deal.
First phase of veterans’ wall project completed

First phase of veterans’ wall project completed

NANAIMO – Tiles bear names and service of armed forces and RCMP veterans while raising cash for Vancouver Island Military Museum.
Hockey player gets back stolen ring

Hockey player gets back stolen ring

Brenden Forbes, a former Nanaimo Clippers player, got back a stolen championship ring that he won last year as a member of the SAIT Trojans.
Youth volunteers ready to help in Nanaimo

Youth volunteers ready to help in Nanaimo

NANAIMO – Youth organization aids dozens of community groups throughout the year.
Family appeals to public as search for Jason Burns goes cold

Family appeals to public as search for Jason Burns goes cold

NANAIMO – Father, brother of missing man and police appealing to public to help find him after trail and leads go cold.

City council agrees to six-month hotel extension

NANAIMO – Council unanimously granted a six-month extension on its Option to Purchase Agreement with SSS Manhao.

Boomerang Lake wildfire fully contained

NANAIMO – Human-caused wildfire two ridges west of Mount Benson mopped up by Coastal Forest Centre crews.

Construction season in full swing

NANAIMO – Construction ramps up for summer in the city.

Survey gauges quality of life for community

NANAIMO – Nanaimo Foundation seeks input for its annual quality of life report.

Role models give aboriginal youth goals to aim for

NANAIMO – Role models related to improvement in graduation rate among aboriginal youth.