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Lights are shining a little brighter along Nanaimo's Commercial Street these days.

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New downtown Nanaimo art installation creating a sensory experience
NANAIMO - Newly installed lights are projecting artwork onto the revamped Commercial St. The City unveiled "Se...
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December 7, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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The Oceanside Generals and Nanaimo Buccaneers are battling neck and neck for the top spot in the VIJHL's North Division.

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Generals and Buccaneers battle for North Division lead in the VIJHL
NANAIMO - The two mid-island teams in the VIJHL are leading the pack in the North Division as the season enter...
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December 6, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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BC Cancer is bringing its scanning vehicle to the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre for ten days beginning Monday.

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‘Mammograms save lives:’ mobile screening clinic coming to Oceanside
QUALICUM BEACH - Mobile breast cancer screen is set to be available in Oceanside over the next two weeks. BC C...
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December 6, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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Another mixed-use development with ground-floor commercial space and living units above it is being planned for Parksville.

#Parksville

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Partial road closure in mind for planned Parksville mixed-use development
PARKSVILLE - Another mixed-use multi-storey building is being envisioned heading into Parksville off the Inlan...
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December 6, 2025 at 12:12 AM
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The provincial government has released new details on how involuntary care in B.C. would work when it comes to minors.

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B.C. releases guidance for doctors on youth mental health and substance-use care
VANCOUVER — Brock Eurchuk said he felt "completely cut adrift" by British Columbia's health care system when trying to deal with health troubles of their 16-year-old son, Elliot. The teenager died fro...
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December 5, 2025 at 10:35 PM
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51-year-old Derek Peters was last seen in Parksville on Tuesday, Dec. 2, around 4 p.m., driving his 2018 white Jeep Compass with BC plate: LR034G.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Oceanside RCMP at 250-248-6111.

#Oceanside #Parksville
December 5, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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It'll be Switzerland, Qatar and a team yet to be determined, to take on Canada at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Two of Canada's three group stage games will be in Vancouver.

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Canadian men to face Switzerland, Qatar and possibly Italy at 2026 World Cup
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Canada's draw for next summer's World Cup started well but finished with a twist of the tai...
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December 5, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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Two 'Cram The Cruiser' events are being hosted by Nanaimo Mounties over the next week, collecting food, toys, clothing and other donations for local children and families.

#Nanaimo

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Local school kids & families the focus of Nanaimo ‘Cram the Cruiser’ events
NANAIMO - Local Mounties are putting their cruisers to a different use over the next week.Instead of being use...
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December 5, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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The guy in the big red suit is ready to make his annual impactful entrance to Nanaimo on Saturday with the Harbour Air Fly-In.

Santa will be joined by local kids through the Make A Wish Foundation.

#Nanaimo

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Santa ‘Clark’ marking 16th year of Christmas memories for Nanaimo children
NANAIMO - Before his big trip around the world later this month, Santa is set to make his annual stop in the H...
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December 5, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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Peace officers around B.C. are getting ready for their annual impaired driving crackdown throughout December, with road checks starting on Saturday.

#Nanaimo

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Nanaimo police campaign cracking down on impaired holiday season drivers
NANAIMO - Peace officers of all stripes will be out on B.C. highways this weekend in full force to crack down ...
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December 5, 2025 at 12:19 AM
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A player with considerable BCHL experience has joined the Nanaimo Clippers roster, boosting the offence midway through the current campaign.

Jordan Geike will make his debut this weekend.

#Nanaimo

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December 4, 2025 at 11:37 PM
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A 42-unit south #Nanaimo affordable housing complex aimed at Indigenous families has received a development permit.

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South Nanaimo family-geared affordable housing complex approved
NANAIMO - A Chase River affordable housing project is advancing after City Council approved a development perm...
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December 4, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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One day after refusing to quit in the face of a caucus revolt, John Rustad has stepped down as leader of the B.C. Conservatives.

Trevor Halford was voted in Wednesday as interim leader.

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John Rustad quits as B.C. Conservative leader, saying it’s not a ‘hostile takeover’
VICTORIA — The Conservative Party of B.C.'s caucus has released a statement from John Rustad saying he has resigned as leader, one day after he refused to quit in the face of a caucus revolt. The stat...
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December 4, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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Police are on the lookout for a Nanaimo man who missed a court date mid-November on a number of charges including assault, robbery, extortion and indecent communications, between late 2024 and 2025.

#Nanaimo

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Nanaimo man wanted on numerous charges, including assault, robbery & extortion
NANAIMO - Mounties across Vancouver Island are on the lookout for a local man, wanted for a series of crimes o...
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December 4, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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A private member's bill proposing development regulation legislation is under fire from the City of Nanaimo.

#nanaimo #development #oversight

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City of Nanaimo states concerns with local MLA’s proposed Professional Reliance Act
NANAIMO - A private member's bill authored by a former Nanaimo City councillor is at odds with the local munic...
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December 4, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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A well-known and much-loved Vancouver Island tradition starts Thursday evening, with around 200,000 lights being turned on for Milner Christmas Magic in Qualicum Beach.

#Nanaimo #QualicumBeach

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‘Around 150,000 to 200,000 lights’ ready to sparkle for annual Milner Christmas Magic
QUALICUM BEACH - One of the mid-Island's most iconic holiday events is ready for its return. Milner Christmas ...
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December 4, 2025 at 12:38 AM
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Nanaimo resident Robert Silva, 45, was last seen on Nov. 27th, and his family is concerned they haven't heard from him.
Photo provided is recent.

#Nanaimo
December 4, 2025 at 12:28 AM
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A #Nanaimo man was arrested during a late night Port Moody roadblock where police say suspected stolen high value hockey cards and collector cards were seized.

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Nanaimo man with alleged large stolen hockey cards, collector coins haul arrested in Port Moody
NANAIMO - A downtown Port Moody roadblock netted police much more than an unlicensed driver. Port Moody Police...
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December 3, 2025 at 11:31 PM
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Questions continue Wednesday on who is the current leader of the B.C. Conservatives after the party caucus voted to remove John Rustad.

Rustad insists they don't have the authority, despite more than half saying they have no confidence in him.

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B.C. Conservatives say ‘professionally incapacitated’ Rustad removed as leader
The B.C. Conservative Party says John Rustad has been "removed" as leader of the Opposition and a caucus vote ...
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December 3, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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The BC Coroners Service's latest report shows the number of unregulated drug deaths continues to decline, with four more deaths in Nanaimo in October.

#Nanaimo

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Trades recording highest level of toxic drug deaths as Nanaimo fatalities continue to decline
NANAIMO - British Columbians continue to die due to toxic street drugs, but the numbers continue to decrease, ...
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December 3, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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Sure, the weather outside might be frightful, but the lights are oh-so-delightful!

Our interactive Christmas lights map is back for another year, showing off some of the best displays across the mid-Island.

#Nanaimo #Parksville

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Nanaimo Christmas Lights Map
The holiday season is here, and we want to share it with all of Nanaimo! So grab a mug of hot chocolate and he...
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December 3, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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Busy health care professionals, including in Nanaimo, took a quick break as thankful organ donors showed their appreciation.

#nanaimo #ladysmith #oceanside #organdonations

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‘It feels fantastic:’ organ transplant advocates show gratitude at Nanaimo hospital
NANAIMO - Delivering salty treats to healthcare professionals would have been a monumental task for a Ladysmit...
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December 3, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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The Crofton pulp mill south of Nanaimo will close its doors for good early next year, affecting roughly 350 workers.

#Nanaimo #Crofton

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Crofton pulp mill, south of Nanaimo, closing permanently
NANAIMO - A large pulp mill south of the city is shutting its operations for good.Mill owner Domtar Inc. annou...
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December 3, 2025 at 12:35 AM
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Pet Corner, brought to you by The Shady Rest Pub in Qualicum Beach!

Meet Queenie, an adorable, two-year-old Pit Bull Terrier mix looking for her forever throne.

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December 2, 2025 at 11:31 PM
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The RCMP are looking for more information from the public after a 62-year-old man was assaulted in south Nanaimo on Monday, leaving him with life-threatening injuries.

#Nanaimo

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Suspect sought after south Nanaimo assault left man with life-threatening injuries
NANAIMO - Mounties are looking for a suspect after a man was found severely injured in the city's south end.Po...
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December 2, 2025 at 10:27 PM