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Educators express concerns about Bill 22

NANAIMO – Teachers believe proposed Education Improvement Act will lead to larger classes and leave little for teachers to bargain.

Feds cut youth job centres

Federal government closes youth employment offices, but expands online services.

Mild weather, surplus freezes natural gas prices on Island

NANAIMO – A mild winter, growing supply of natural gas and reduced demand has frozen natural gas rates for most Island customers.

City paves way for transportation plan

NANAIMO – Data will help determine future transportation patterns and needs.

Torpedo training triggers curiosity

Sightings of a submarine operating north of Nanaimo pique local curiosity.

Council backtracks on Linley Valley funding exploration

NANAIMO – Cost of land simply too much for taxpayers while development will contribute to local economy.
Crowning glory

Crowning glory

Nanaimo Empire Days Celebration Society announces May Queen party.

Nanaimo slashing claim proves false

Mounties in Nanaimo drop investigation after discovering a knife attack against an army reservist never happened.

Federal grant paves way for airport plow

A $135,700 grant allows Nanaimo Airport to purchase an additional snow plough.

Nanaimo early learning programs receive provincial funding

The province is giving Success By 6, a partnership formed in 2003 between the government, the United Way and credit unions, $3.4 million.