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Nanaimo safety rally brings hundreds to downtown square

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Over a hundred people gathered in a south Nanaimo square to continue to protest crime in their community. Speeches came from Nanaimo locals regarding the changes they’ve seen in their...

SPCA hopes you’ll adopt, not shop this ‘Adopt-a-Shelter-Pet’ Day

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The SPCA is hoping to bring a furry friend to your home this Adopt-a-Shelter-Pet day.   On April 30th, SPCA across BC will be celebrating by offering 50% off their fees....

Fake bail bondsman bails with Nanaimoer money in Grandson Scam

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RCMP are warning of grandson scams as reports come in of ‘bail bondsmen’ trying to take advantage of Nanaimo residents.   The new ‘Grandson Scam’ involves victims being called by an...

BCers travelling for medical reasons able to ride the ferry fee-free

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If you are travelling to or from the mainland to get the medical help you need, you won’t need to pay the fee to reserve a ferry ticket.   The $18...

Residents invited to Nanaimo Parks, Recreation and Culture job fair

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If you’re thinking about a new job, the City of Nanaimo might have one for you. Residents are encouraged to come to a job fair held by the city on...

‘Unpredictable’ road conditions has ICBC asking drivers to stay safe Easter weekend

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The Island and Lower Mainland may be rainy and crowded during this Easter weekend. The Insurance Corporation of BC says every long Easter weekend, there are an average of two...

‘Pro-active’ patrol results in two guns taken off Nanaimo’s streets

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April Fools saw less than amusing events in Nanaimo. Between 12:30am and 3:30am on April 1st, Nanaimo RCMP went on a ‘policing blitz’ in the downtown core. At around 3:15am, an...

Extra ferry sailings added for Easter weekend

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If you’re heading to or from the mainland, the ferry service is hoping to make sure your sailing goes smoothly. “Our dedicated staff are stepping up to give us a...

International Transgender Day of Visibility celebrated at VIU Theatre

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Transgender, nonbinary, and two-spirited people, and their allies gathered at Vancouver Island University’s (VIU) Malaspina Theatre this afternoon to...

End of funding for seniors food program leaves some ‘abandoned’

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The end of the funding for two food programs in Nanaimo has left seniors who can’t leave their homes...

Pender Harbour ‘Share Shed’ to reopen for residents who want to give to others

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The Pender Harbour Transfer Station Share Shed will be reopened April 5th. The shed at the transfer station is open...

Nanaimo parents invited to learn and play with their 3 – 5 year olds

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For those with young kids, you’re invited to bring them to one of Nanaimo’s parks to get them learning...

Attempted sexual assault lands Nanaimo perpetrator in custody

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Even in broad daylight, there’s still danger on Nanaimo’s streets.  At 1:20pm on Monday, near 55 Victoria Road, a 27...

City of Nanaimo hopes to encourage proper recycling this spring

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Make sure your containers aren’t contaminated. That request comes from the City of Nanaimo, which challenges citizens to ‘recycle right.’ “Recycling...

Body discovered after fire on abandoned Nanaimo clinic

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RCMP are looking for anyone with information about the fire or the body discovered on Sunday. Just after midnight at...

Nanaimo highway closes overnight for construction

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If you’re trying to use the Parkway at night, you’ll have to go another way. The Nanaimo Parkway (Hwy 19)...
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B.C. Conservatives claim majority as Lorne Doerkson delivers election victory

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Lorne Doerkson was energetic and nearly breathless as he took the stage Saturday night, after his B.C. Conservatives swept to a majority government in Saturday’s provincial general election, according to preliminary results.  

NDP MLAs re-elected in Nanaimo, Sunshine Coat as Conservatives set to form majority government

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NDP MLA incumbent George Anderson is projected to be re-elected in Nanaimo-Lantzville

REPLAY: B.C. election results and reaction from across the province

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Follow our live blog coverage of B.C.’s provincial election Saturday night as votes are counted and the next government takes shape.

Vancouver Island, Sunshine Coast voters head back to polls for B.C. Election

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B.C. election results could take longer as ballots counted by hand

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British Columbians may have to wait longer for provincial election results Saturday as Elections BC prepares to count election-day ballots by hand.
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