February first is the start of Black History Month and the local Nanaimo group, Nanaimo African Heritage Society (NAHS) is kicking off the celebration and honouring the history of black pioneers from Vancouver Island
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A Nanaimo city councillor is calling for provincial vacancy control as the average price for a vacant two-bedroom apartment in Nanaimo jumps to just under $2,000.
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Victims who have had intimate images shared without their consent can now access new supports to stop the distribution and to take back control of their images.
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Amongst the bustling downtown area, in an old bank building is the Vault Cafe. The cafe which has been known as a hub for coffee and community, is celebrating its ten-year anniversary this weekend.
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Nanaimo RCMP in conjunction with RCMP West Coast Marine Services and Search and Rescue are actively searching for an overdue boater, 35-year-old Ryan Pratt.
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A total of 112 people In Nanaimo died from unregulated drugs in 2023, a 43 per cent increase over the previous year.
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January 24th is Bell Let’s Talk Day, a day started to bring awareness and support to those experiencing mental health problems.
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The Green Party of Canada’s Indigenous affairs critic Angela Davidson, also known as Rainbow Eyes, was convicted of seven counts of criminal contempt of court on January 18 for her participation in an anti-logging blockade near Fairy Creek on West Vancouver Island in 2021 and 2022.
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Pickleball has been a hot topic over the last couple of years for council members on Vancouver Island. From both the growth in popularity and the noise it can cause, towns like Qualicum Beach are finding ways to embrace the sport.
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The City of Nanaimo is holding an Alternative Approval Process starting on January 18 to seek approval from voters for a $48.5 million loan for the first phase of the Nanaimo Operations Centre.
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It’s a snow day for students in the Nanaimo-Ladysmith, Qualicum and Comox Valley School Districts as all classes are cancelled today.
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At a Nanaimo city council meeting on Monday, council voted in favour of writing a letter of support to Habitat for Humanity Mid-Vancouver Island for a future project in the city.
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told reporters on Friday that Canada supports the International Court of Justice, but does not agree with the premise of South Africa’s genocide case against Israel.
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Gabriola islanders will want to double-check how they will be commuting to Vancouver Island and back starting next week, as BC Ferries starts night work on both terminals.
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Better prevention and detection for cervical cancer is now possible as BC becomes the first province in the country to launch at-home self-screening kits for the human papillomavirus also known as HPV.
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