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Sidney lifts 'do not occupy' notice on former motel renting to long-term tenants

Sidney lifts 'do not occupy' notice on former motel renting to long-term tenants

Site is slated for redevelopment; 97 new housing units have been approved.
After a U-turn in attitudes and a death, cell service is coming to North Nanaimo

After a U-turn in attitudes and a death, cell service is coming to North Nanaimo

A decade ago, Nanaimo council voted against allowing a Hammond Bay cell tower.
Grizzly mom, cubs a sign big bears are establishing on Island

Grizzly mom, cubs a sign big bears are establishing on Island

Catherine Babault, a professional wildlife photographer based in Courtenay, captured video of a mother grizzly and two young cubs grazing in a meadow with a small herd of Roosevelt elk.
Saanich considers strategy to protect urban trees

Saanich considers strategy to protect urban trees

The strategy aims to balance enhancing the forest with the district’s need to provide homes and services for residents.
Victoria mayor suggests premier stay in his lane in firefighter suspension

Victoria mayor suggests premier stay in his lane in firefighter suspension

The suspension of Victoria firefighter is a local-government personnel issue, mayor says.
Woman who went over waterfall in Island creek lauds rescuers

Woman who went over waterfall in Island creek lauds rescuers

Casey Munro was swimming over to help her daughter, who was dangerously close to the edge, when she went over the falls herself.
Police investigate reports of woman in possible distress on Nanaimo street

Police investigate reports of woman in possible distress on Nanaimo street

A driver told police he saw a woman walking quickly and waving her arms while an SUV followed slowly behind her.
Hospital at Home program expands to Cowichan District hospital

Hospital at Home program expands to Cowichan District hospital

The program allows some patients to recover at home — freeing up beds for those who must be admitted and remain in hospital.
sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ man sentenced to four years for manslaughter in girlfriend's shooting death

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ man sentenced to four years for manslaughter in girlfriend's shooting death

Trevor Brown initially told police that Anichka Loeffler had shot herself accidentally, but later admitted he "only pointed the gun at her head for a split second."
Woman has been found safe: Nanaimo RCMP

Woman has been found safe: Nanaimo RCMP