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Miners’ strike still felt a century later in Nanaimo

NANAIMO – With city's history steeped in coal mining, the 1913 miners' strike stands out as a significant event.

Oct 22, 2013 3:00 PM Read more >

Tax increases cost of Nanaimo water treatment plant

NANAIMO – City officials are looking to trim parts of the $69-million project after a tax switch put it a million dollars over budget.

Oct 22, 2013 11:00 AM Read more >

Grant boosts Salish Sea research project

NANAIMO – A joint research project aimed at studying salmon mortality numbers will get a $5 million injection

Oct 22, 2013 11:00 AM Read more >

City of Nanaimo monitoring honeycomb of former mines

NANAIMO – City staff is still trying to find ways to address a coal hole beneath the surface of Pine Street.

Oct 22, 2013 8:00 AM Read more >

Nanaimo Mounties nab suspect with drug cache

NANAIMO – Suspect arrested on drugs, assault and weapons charges in downtown Nanaimo.

Oct 22, 2013 6:00 AM Read more >

Replacing Dix: NDP proposes May, 2014 leadership vote

The provincial executive of the NDP has proposed May 25, 2014 for a leadership vote to select a replacement for Adrian Dix

Oct 21, 2013 1:00 PM Read more >

Ten residents displaced in fire in Nanaimo's Departure Bay neighbourhood

NANAIMO – Fire in Departure Bay sends four people to hospital and displaces residents and businesses on the weekend.

Oct 21, 2013 11:00 AM Read more >

Witness helps Nanaimo Mounties nab suspected bike thief

NANAIMO – Police nab bike thief who they believe is responsible for numerous bike thefts.

Oct 20, 2013 6:00 AM Read more >

Flu shot recommended for at-risk populations

NANAIMO – Flu shot clinics open the week of Oct. 28.

Oct 18, 2013 4:00 PM Read more >

International scientists share research in Nanaimo

NANAIMO – Hundreds of marine scientists from Pacific Rim countries countries in Nanaimo for conference on ocean health.

Oct 18, 2013 4:00 PM Read more >