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Proposed Nanaimo school cuts raise concerns

The proposal to eliminate child, youth and family support workers from Nanaimo elementary schools was the main concern of many speakers at a public meeting Monday evening.

Neighbourhood plan passes first two readings

The controversial Newcastle and Brechin Neighbourhood Plan passed its first two readings to be included as an amendment into the Official Community Plan Monday
Low-barrier opposition

Low-barrier opposition

City mulls contracting election services

In a effort to cut costs, city council is considering contracting out municipal general election services.

Stability of economy a key issue

Voter profile - Bob Simpson, Nanaimo-Cowichan

Canadian released from Myanmar

A former Gabriola resident who was arrested by Myanmar immigration authorities has been freed and returned to Thailand.

The cost of carbon

Going green comes with a hefty price tag for Nanaimo's public education and health facilities.

Cedar cell tower part of Telus's plan for better service

A proposed cell tower in the Cedar area hasn’t met the same public outcry that made the Regional District of Nanaimo reject a proposed site earlier this year.

VIU, striking professors reach deal

Classes at all Vancouver Island University campuses are set to resume Tuesday (April 12).

Diesel spill sopped up in Nanaimo Harbour

About 200 litres of diesel spilled into the water at 10:35 a.m. Saturday when an Island Tug and Barge fuel barge was about to transfer oil into onshore tanks at the Suncor fuel terminal at Brechin Point.