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Islands Trust candidates concerned with planning

Gisele Rudischer and Sheila Malcolmson said they want the opportunity to represent Gabriola on the Islands Trust
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Forum to put city candidates in council scenarios

If candidates in Nanaimo’s municipal election want a job on city council, they’re going to have to audition for it.
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Commercial Street celebrated

The city's planning department is using World Town Planning Day to celebrate Canada's greatest street – Nanaimo's Commercial Street.
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Police dog fetches fleeing suspect

Police dog fetches fleeing suspect

Suspect and bystander bitten during foot chase between Nanaimo Mounties and a suspect took a dramatic turn Thursday.
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Province announces review of B.C Transit

The provincial government is going ahead with an independent review of B.C. Transit
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All-candidates forum proves voters have plenty on their minds

First official forum kicks off Nanaimo municipal campaign
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School closures a hot topic at forum

School closures, teacher working conditions and improving student achievement were among the range of issues put to trustee candidates.
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City to entice hotel developers through tax exemptions

Nanaimo wants more and better quality hotel rooms near the Vancouver Island Conference Centre.
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Jail time ordered for attack on police officer

A Nanaimo man was sentenced Wednesday for attacking a police officer outside the Great Canadian Casino downtown last May.
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Nanaimo Mounties hunt for liquor store shoplifter

Nanaimo RCMP hope the public can help identify a woman suspected of at least three thefts from liquor stores.
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