City must cough up almost $458K for software
A new budget pressure has emerged as municipalities grow more dependent on technology — software....
Water taxi for Gabriola discussed
A water taxi and moving the Gabriola Island ferry terminal in Nanaimo are among options islanders...
RCMP urge caution after kids followed
Nanaimo RCMP have advised parents to have "the stranger talk" with their children after...
Court News, Jan. 20-23
Jan. 20 Stuart Bryan Gregg was given two years less a day in jail for break and enter, ...
'Dragon's Den' will debut city kayak firm
A Vancouver Island kayak company makes its Dragons' Den debut on CBC television tonight. ...
TimberWest moves to Port Place
TimberWest is the latest in a long line of businesses that have decided to set up offices and ...
Unsolved Crimes, Jan. 21-24
Public assistance can help Nanaimo and District Crime Stoppers and the RCMP solve the following ...
Teachers feel gratified by court ruling
Teachers in Nanaimo are pleased with Monday's court ruling on class sizes and composition in the ...
Talk of Gabriola bridge gets serious as ferry cuts loom
Gabriola Islanders are about to consider what was once unimaginable: A bridge. The Gabriola ...
Extra space helps military museum draw additional visitors to exhibits
Plans for new exhibits and a 'wall of honour' to tell the tales of Canadian veterans are afoot at...
Retail liquor outlet sought for Departure Bay
Anew retail liquor outlet may soon be established in Departure Bay. John Wicks, the owner of ...
City economy looks good: Report
A recent survey of businesses in Nanaimo indicates that merchants expect 2014 will be a good year...
Surprise wolf attack on donkey north of Qualicum Beach has conservation officers ...
A recent wolf attack on a donkey north of Qualicum Beach serves as a reminder that humans share ...
Town reviews policies after dog bite incident
Ladysmith is reviewing its safety policies for Holland Creek Trail after a man was allegedly ...
Group wants boycott of B.C. Ferries food
The latest crusade against B.C. Ferries' cuts urges passengers to protest recent service ...
Author David Marquet to speak about leadership
With many politicians and corporate leaders in the headlines these days for any number of breaches ...
Setback may delay north-end ...
Construction of the new library in north Nanaimo hit a minor snag, which could set a spring opening back to summer.In 2012, the $8.6-million contract was awarded to add library space ...
