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Prison program breaks racial barriers

Prison program breaks racial barriers

Guthrie House at Nanaimo Regional Correctional Centre reconnects inmates with their culture

Funding coming for Island rail

Premier scheduled to make announcement in Nanaimo Tuesday (June 28)

Nanaimo Mountie punched in face

A Nanaimo RCMP member is taking a few days off after taking a punch to the jaw at a domestic dispute on the weekend.

Vancouver Island University balances budget

Increased tuition, layoffs, more revenue and decreased spending in all departments will balance Vancouver Island University's books this year.

Leaders in Training program reaches record number

Leaders in Training program continues to grow and provide guidance to tommorrow's community leaders

Summer camps offer youth a variety of recreation opportunities

City of Nanaimo summer camps are gearing up for the season.

Hammond Bay gym expansion languishes

Hammond Bay Elementary School parent Nicole Cederberg was unapologetic about sounding like a broken record as she stood before Nanaimo school trustees for the fourth time in five years on Wednesday asking for gym upgrades.

Forest minister meets Island stakeholders

Government and stakeholders working co-operatively is the best bet for a forest industry recovering from the economic downtown, said Steve Thomson, Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations.

Police searching for suspects

Mounties from Nanaimo and Oceanside detachments hope the public can help track down two suspects believed responsible for a series of crimes in the central Island.

Snuneymuxw councillor Jeff Thomas mourned

Snuneymuxw First Nation members put on a stoic face Tuesday during National Aboriginal Day, but it was with a heavy heart knowing one of their leaders was gravely ill.