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Nanaimo Mounties probe Country Club break-ins

Police are investigating a spike in break and enters in Nanaimo's Country Club district.

Charges dropped against bear spray suspect

All charges have been dropped against a Nanaimo man accused of bear-spraying several people during an attempted robbery.

Foundation recognizes long-term donors

Long-term, loyal friends should be cherished and honoured. That's exactly what the Nanaimo and District Hospital Foundation did during its annual general meeting and donor recognition event last week.
Anime convention a first for Nanaimo

Anime convention a first for Nanaimo

This weekend hundreds of people dressed as Japanese anime characters will pack Vancouver Island Convention Centre for Yukai Con, Nanaimo's first anime convention.
Opposition, and support, emerge on low-barrier housing

Opposition, and support, emerge on low-barrier housing

A group of north end Nanaimo residents are digging in against a proposed 35-unit low barrier housing unit scheduled to be built in their neighbourhood.

Union fears jobs could be contracted out at Malaspina Gardens

Union fears jobs could be contracted out at Malaspina Gardens.

Police identify bear spray suspect

Nanaimo RCMP have released the identity of the man accused of bear-spraying several people in a robbery attempt last week.

Fire victim seeks help, offers advice

Kathy Lennstrom lost everything in a fire that burned through her townhouse last week.

Festival offers the best of the pumpkin patch

Fourth annual VIEX Pumpkin Festival promises family fun.

Deadline nears for council nominations

Eleven candidates running for the position of city councillor have officially filed their nomination papers as the starting gun for November's municipal election campaign is set to go off, though more are expected to add to the list as the deadline nears.