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Fundraiser to help support Nanaimo Regional General Hospital

Community Justin Baumgardner -
Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH) is looking to raise money to support the greater needs fund to help with equipment, and boost staff training.  

Emergency responders burning out, Ambulance Paramedics Association of BC president says 

Health Justin Baumgardner -
The Ambulance Paramedics of BC Association says their staff are tired and suffering from mental illness both off and on the job.

Residents in tsunami zones urged to prepare, Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District 

Weather Justin Baumgardner -
A tsunami watch has been issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada for several regions on the western and...

Update: Wildfire being held on Nanaimo River Road

Wildfires Justin Baumgardner -
As of 12:10 p.m. on July 29, BC Wildfire Service says the fire is being held As of July 28,...

Out of control wildfire discovered north of Halfmoon Bay, BC Wildfire Service

Wildfires Justin Baumgardner -
A wildfire has been spotted north of Halfmoon Bay, and the BC Wildfire Service has declared it to be...

Kids Ride the Bus Program

News Kyle Christensen -
A new Regional District of Nanaimo program is targeted at kids and is meant to promote the option of...

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B.C. NDP pledges millions for clean energy and climate programs

2026 BC Election
The B.C. NDP is promising millions of dollars in new investments in clean energy and climate programs if re-elected, while warning a Conservative government would roll back environmental protections. 

First Nations leaders call on B.C. Conservatives to drop candidate over alleged residential school denialism

2026 BC Election
First Nations leaders are calling on the B.C. Conservatives to remove a candidate over allegations of residential school denialism.

Prices see little movement as Vancouver Island real estate turns to buyers’ market

Real Estate
The Vancouver Island Real Estate Board recorded 13 per cent fewer home sales in September than a year earlier, while benchmark prices remained relatively stable.

Eby defends family’s use of $10-a-day childcare program

2026 BC Election
B.C. NDP Leader David Eby is facing criticism after confirming his family benefited from a $10-a-day child care program his government froze to new providers.

Great BC Shakeout encourages earthquake preparedness this week

Emergency Services
Vancouver Island and Sunshine Coast residents can take part in the Great BC ShakeOut earthquake drill this week.
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