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Coastal Fire Centre bans open burning

Open burning in the Coastal Fire Centre is prohibited as of Monday (May 16).
Ex-coach, star player cheers on Canucks

Ex-coach, star player cheers on Canucks

Phil Maloney was a star in WHL, went on to coach Vancouver in NHL

Spring version of shoreline cleanup aimed at schools

Nanaimo-area students are getting a first-hand look at the effects litter has on rivers, lakes, beaches and parks as the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup introduces a school-participation version of the popular event.
Nanaimo advocate eyes Ontario marijuana ruling

Nanaimo advocate eyes Ontario marijuana ruling

A recent Ontario superior court ruling against the federal government's medical marijuana regulations has a licensed medical marijuana user in Nanaimo wondering where she and other patients across Canada stand legally.

Nanaimo City Hall responds to questions on $15.7-million annex plan

Friday afternoon, the City of Nanaimo issued the following press release, in response to public questions regarding its plan to replace the existing annex with a new, $15.7-million structure.

Businesses score on Canucks playoff run

A deep run by the Vancouver Canucks in the National Hockey League playoffs can mean a lot more than simply raising the hopes and dreams of team fans.
Casino security guard saves Nanaimo RCMP officer

Casino security guard saves Nanaimo RCMP officer

Mountie rescued from violent assault
Emergency vet facility set to open 24/7

Emergency vet facility set to open 24/7

New facility aims to improve animal care options in Nanaimo

'Victim' viciously assaults Nanaimo Mountie

Nanaimo RCMP are crediting a Great Canadian Casino employee with possibly saving the life of an officer.

Discussion closes on low-barrier housing issue

The public had its say, now it will be up to Nanaimo city council to decide whether to rezone property at 1406 Bowen Rd. to allow for a 36-unit low-barrier housing facility.