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The Ladysmith Secondary School 49ers senior girls’ volleyball team, seen here after winning the silver medal at the provincial championship, is a finalist for Sports Story of the Year at the Nanaimo Sport Achievement Awards. The awards will be presented Friday, Feb. 13

Ladysmith volleyball team being honoured by community

Ladysmith Secondary's senior girls' volleyball team is a finalist for Sports Story of the Year at the Nanaimo Sport Achievement Awards.

The Ladysmith Secondary School 49ers senior girls’ volleyball team, seen here after winning the silver medal at the provincial championship, is a finalist for Sports Story of the Year at the Nanaimo Sport Achievement Awards. The awards will be presented Friday, Feb. 13
Kelsey Hutt (7) throws a pass to Darby Rae (4) during the last game of the regular season against the Kwalicum Kondors on Jan 27.

LSS senior girls power forward to North Island Playoffs Feb. 12-14

This year is the first in several years that LSS has had a senior girls’ basketball team.

Kelsey Hutt (7) throws a pass to Darby Rae (4) during the last game of the regular season against the Kwalicum Kondors on Jan 27.
Cassidy Sanford,Justine Cochrane, Alexis Bouma, Taylor De Souza, Christina Youngren, Anastasia Cooper and Kira Sheill are just a few of the 50+ dancers ready to shine during the LSS Dance Showcase Jan. 23

LSS dance students excited to entertain

50 dance students at Ladysmith Secondary School are preparing to tap, shimmy and boogie the winter blues away

Cassidy Sanford,Justine Cochrane, Alexis Bouma, Taylor De Souza, Christina Youngren, Anastasia Cooper and Kira Sheill are just a few of the 50+ dancers ready to shine during the LSS Dance Showcase Jan. 23
Denise Jensen of Silpada Jewelry, left, tries a corset on for size, assisted by Dot Smiley of Diva Doll Boutique at the West Coast Women’s Show, held at Beban Park March 2-3. The event is a showcase of products, services and information of interest to women.

Breathe in

NANAIMO - West Coast Women's Show attracts thousands to Beban Park.

Denise Jensen of Silpada Jewelry, left, tries a corset on for size, assisted by Dot Smiley of Diva Doll Boutique at the West Coast Women’s Show, held at Beban Park March 2-3. The event is a showcase of products, services and information of interest to women.
Vancouver Island University culinary student Kellie Callender is a man of steel in the kitchen, having just brought home the People’s Choice award from the 2013 San Pellegrino Almost Famous cooking competition.

Nanaimo student cooks up winning entry

NANAIMO - VIU's Kellie Callender came home with the 'People's Choice' award in last week's S. Pellegrino Almost Famous cooking competition

Vancouver Island University culinary student Kellie Callender is a man of steel in the kitchen, having just brought home the People’s Choice award from the 2013 San Pellegrino Almost Famous cooking competition.
An artist’s rendition details the site plan for a new skate and bike park in the Cedar area, which includes grassy areas for families to congregate.

Cedar skate park closer to reality

NANAIMO – A license of use agreement between the RDN and Nanaimo school district means a much-anticipated skateboard park will go ahead

An artist’s rendition details the site plan for a new skate and bike park in the Cedar area, which includes grassy areas for families to congregate.

Agreement transfers land to First Nation

NANAIMO – Snaw-naw-as (Nanoose) First Nation will receive 6.4 hectares of crown land in fee simple through an incremental treaty agreement.

Defibrillator program provides help in a heartbeat

NANAIMO - B.C. program aims to increase access to defibrillators in public spaces.

Jenny Koropecki performs the bird pose during an AcroYoga session at OmTown Yoga Saturday. Combining acrobatics, yoga, and Thai massage, AcroYoga is performed in pairs and can be a way for people to get exercise and connect with others

Acrobatic yoga takes participants to new heights

NANAIMO - AcroYoga, a relatively new form of yoga to Nanaimo, takes the benefits of yoga with a partner and ads in massage and trust.

Jenny Koropecki performs the bird pose during an AcroYoga session at OmTown Yoga Saturday. Combining acrobatics, yoga, and Thai massage, AcroYoga is performed in pairs and can be a way for people to get exercise and connect with others
Nanaimo firefighter practises his trade during live-fire training Saturday on a donated house on Northfield Road.

Things heat up with live-fire training

NANAIMO - Firefighters heat things up over the weekend with a live-fire training on Northfield Road Saturday and Sunday.

Nanaimo firefighter practises his trade during live-fire training Saturday on a donated house on Northfield Road.
Ezra Kwizera performs a mix of reggae, soca, pop and African styles during a concert in support of Black History Month.

Celebration of culture

NANAIMO - Inclusion and a sense of belonging is at the heart of promoting African Culture in Nanaimo

Ezra Kwizera performs a mix of reggae, soca, pop and African styles during a concert in support of Black History Month.

Regional district dips into reserve to cover cost of Moorecroft park

NANAIMO - The Nature Trust of B.C. says every effort was made to raise up to $500,000 toward the acquisition of Moorecroft park

RDN looks to split ICF funding over two-year term

NANAIMO - As the 2013 budget deadline approaches, the Regional District of Nanaimo continues to find ways to ease taxpayer burden.

WestJet flights take off from Cassidy airport

NANAIMO - Locals are on board with news of a new aircraft service that will provide a direct portal between Nanaimo and Calgary

Event sheds light on violence

NANAIMO - February 14 public dance event aims to support ending violence against women

Olympic swimmer makes waves

NANAIMO - Olympic swimmer Scott Dickens stopped in at McGirr Elementary Friday afternoon to help inspire students to follow their dreams.

Dr. Drew Digney, site chief of emergency and trauma services at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital says care times are falling back into line with previous percentages following the opening of the hospital’s expanded emergency wing.

Island’s busiest emergency room keeps calm

NANAIMO - More than four months after its $36.9-million expansion was complete, NRGH's emergency department is back on track.

Dr. Drew Digney, site chief of emergency and trauma services at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital says care times are falling back into line with previous percentages following the opening of the hospital’s expanded emergency wing.
Abigail Cantelon plays with Kasey, a horse that was posthumously awarded Horse of the Year by Horse Council of B.C. Cantelon described Kasey as the ‘horse of a lifetime.’

‘Gentle giant’ wins horse of the year in B.C.

NANAIMO - Horse of the Year winner was more than just a horse, he was a great teacher and helped dozens of local riders to ride.

Abigail Cantelon plays with Kasey, a horse that was posthumously awarded Horse of the Year by Horse Council of B.C. Cantelon described Kasey as the ‘horse of a lifetime.’
Danielle Kennedy, left, Sandra Aguiar and Jimmy LaPointe of Kiyo Salon show off some of the tools of the salon recycling trade available through the Green Circle Salons program.

Hair salons trimming back waste

NANAIMO – The Green Circle Salon program is helping Nanaimo hair boutiques come full circle on their recycling

Danielle Kennedy, left, Sandra Aguiar and Jimmy LaPointe of Kiyo Salon show off some of the tools of the salon recycling trade available through the Green Circle Salons program.

RDN prepares land donation for public viewing

NANAIMO – A 2.5-hectare parcel of land has been donated to the Regional District of Nanaimo for use as a community park