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Nanaimo school district swaps carbon-saving projects

NANAIMO – A proposal to use a new sewer line to heat a school is not going forward this year, but a boiler upgrade at another school will.
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Addicted to your smartphone? Poll of B.C. users shows you're not alone

Addicted to your smartphone? Poll of B.C. users shows you're not alone

Most young adults would give up Facebook, internet access or a date ahead of their smartphone
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School district bus routes going digital

Nanaimo school officials are buying software that will help the district plan more efficient busing routes.
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Dragon boaters make waves at Nanaimo festival

Dragon boaters make waves at Nanaimo festival

NANAIMO – Dragon boat festival draws 71 teams and 14,000 spectators over weekend.
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Oceanside Mountie assaulted at Nanaimo hospital

NANAIMO – Female Mountie suffers broken nose during assault at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital.
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Nanaimo city council considers hotel development

NANAIMO – A land sale deal to build a major hotel downtown went before Nanaimo city council Monday night after press time.
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Snuneymuxw, city appoint dam talks facilitator

NANAIMO – City of Nanaimo and Snuneymuxw First Nation announce appointment of facilitator to help with Colliery Dams talks.
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B.C. seeks lessons from Quebec disaster

B.C. seeks lessons from Quebec disaster

B.C. will incorporate lessons from the Lac Megantic rail disaster in its own effort to improve oil spill protection
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Judge dismisses injunction request against Colliery dam protestors

NANAIMO – Decision also allows city to return to court for injunction should city's parks bylaw be breached.
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Triathlon goes to the dogs

Triathlon goes to the dogs

NANAIMO – TriRuff K9 event sees handlers, dogs compete in biking, running and swimming race.
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