Author Archives: Syndicated Content
New surroundings for Nanaimo Buccaneers ahead of first ever VIJHL final
NANAIMO - The Nanaimo Buccaneers have advanced to the VIJHL finals for the first time in franchise history but, regardless of results, will wrap their season away from their home arena. The Buccaneers...
Mar 26, 2026
Clippers await confirmation of first round playoff opponent
NANAIMO - The Clippers have clinched the second seed and home ice advantage for the first round in the Coastal West division BCHL playoffs. With three games left in the season, they still don’t ...
Mar 26, 2026
‘Just be yourself:’ aspiring Nanaimo engineer earns prestigious scholarship
NANAIMO - When Kayla Okada heard the news she’d been selected for the prestigious Loran Scholar Award, she’d already mentally prepared herself for disappointment. “I was so shocked, ...
Mar 26, 2026
Several close calls for Parksville homeowners prompts warning from firefighters
PARKSVILLE - Inattentive chefs and overzealous landscapers have kept local firefighters busy in the first three months of the year. Emergency crews were called out to a home on Maple Cres. around 11 a...
Mar 25, 2026
Several close calls for Parksville homeowners prompts warning from firefighters
PARKSVILLE - Inattentive chefs and overzealous landscapers have kept local firefighters busy in the first three months of the year. Emergency crews were called out to a home on Maple Cres. around 11 a...
Mar 25, 2026
‘A little surprising:’ wind damage in Nanaimo not expected by meteorologists
NANAIMO - An overnight windstorm was forecast to hit Vancouver Island, but the damage left behind in some areas surprised meteorologists. Environment Canada data shows wind gusts peaked at just 57 kil...
Mar 25, 2026
‘A little surprising:’ wind damage in Nanaimo not expected by meteorologists
NANAIMO - An overnight windstorm was forecast to hit Vancouver Island, but the damage left behind in some areas surprised meteorologists. Environment Canada data shows wind gusts peaked at just 57 kil...
Mar 25, 2026
Power back on following intense windstorm through Nanaimo & Oceanside
NANAIMO - Power is restored to a vast majority of BC Hydro customers after an impactful wind storm knocked tens of thousands off the grid. Emergency crews and Hydro crews responded through the night t...
Mar 25, 2026
Power back on following intense windstorm through Nanaimo & Oceanside
NANAIMO - Power is restored to a vast majority of BC Hydro customers after an impactful wind storm knocked tens of thousands off the grid. Emergency crews and Hydro crews responded through the night t...
Mar 25, 2026
‘DIY tinkerers:’ Repair Cafe returns to Nanaimo
NANAIMO - A popular volunteer-based fix-it event is returning to the Harbour City, helping to divert more items from the landfill. Repair Cafe Nanaimo returns on April 11, from 1 to 4 p.m. at St. Andr...
Mar 25, 2026
