Author Archives: Syndicated Content

NANAIMO - Following extensive advocacy and discussions, the first tangible steps toward modern cardiac care on the mid-Island are being taken. The provincial government has officially accepted an offe...

NANAIMO - For the first time this BCHL season, a Nanaimo Clipper has been named the first star of the week in the BCHL. Forward Jack Rimmer had back-to-back two-goal games plus one assist in victories...

NANAIMO - A prolific offender is scheduled to be sentenced later this year after entering guilty pleas to nine criminal code charges, including serious drug trafficking offences. Roger Ian Der, 46, pl...

GABRIOLA ISLAND - Work to extend the life of BC Ferries’ terminal at Descanso Bay is underway. Crews were on site at the start of March and are scheduled to work at the terminal until the end of...

NANAIMO - An altercation between two unhoused people in the city’s downtown and a group of men led to three arrests and minor injuries. Members from the Nanaimo RCMP, along with Nanaimo Fire Res...

NANAIMO - The VIU Mariners are hosting the CCAA men’s basketball nationals. On the court, the home team won the PACWEST provincial tournament and are looking to earn a gold medal in their home g...

NANAIMO - The VIU Mariners are hosting the CCAA men’s basketball nationals. On the court, the home team won the PACWEST provincial tournament and are looking to earn a gold medal in their home g...

NANAIMO - While local detachments are still waiting, body cameras continue to be rolled out across RCMP detachments in B.C. As of last month, 90 of the province’s 185 detachments are wearing and...

VICTORIA - A recruitment campaign in the United States has allowed British Columbia to hire more than 400 health-care professionals in less than a year. Premier David Eby and Health Minister Josie Osb...

PARKSVILLE - An envisioned apartment complex didn’t leave the starting blocks Monday, however development is still likely on the unique south-end property. City councillors failed to find much s...