Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Transformative north Nanaimo development destined for public hearing
NANAIMO - City councillors have advanced a substantial mixed use development to the public hearing stage. A concept of 2,500 residential units on the 42-acre Green Thumb Garden Centre site in north Na...
Dec 07, 2021
‘Over 20 to now, two:’ booster shot program touted as major factor in decline of COVID-19 outbreaks
NANAIMO - Third, booster doses of COVID-19 vaccine continue to be administered across the province. Over 500,000 third shots have been given to date, primarily in high-risk groups such as seniors and ...
Dec 07, 2021
Substitute, temporary warming space established after issues at Nanaimo non-profit
NANAIMO - The city’s only warming centre for those living on the streets has closed less than a week after it opened. The Society for Equity, Inclusion and Advocacy (SEIA)’s facility was c...
Dec 07, 2021
Nanaimo nurses hop aboard international cargo ships to vaccinate passengers
NANAIMO - Life of a nurse is anything but normal, just ask a pair of Nanaimo health professionals handed a unique task. Shaylyn Salisbury and Johanna Chang are among a small team of Public Health nurs...
Dec 07, 2021
VIDEO: Clippers success leading to collegiate hockey opportunities
NANAIMO - It’s been a successful year in the standings for the Clippers and also a successful season helping players achieve their NCAA hockey goals. On the ice, December started with losses to ...
Dec 06, 2021
First winter snow dump timely reminder ahead of stronger storm season
NANAIMO - The weather on Vancouver Island has been a real soup of drought, intense heat and rain events, with an early dump of wet snow added to the mix. This combination can lead to dry and weakened ...
Dec 06, 2021
Saysutshun, formerly Newcastle Island, given ‘correct name’ by province
NANAIMO - Newcastle Island, just off the coast of the Harbour City, is no more. After discussions with Snuneymuxw First Nation, the Newcastle Island Marine Park will officially be named Saysutshun Par...
Dec 06, 2021
Significant crash on Nanaimo Parkway sends two people to hospital
NANAIMO - Two people were taken to hospital after an early morning crash on the Nanaimo Parkway. RCMP reported a red Honda Civic travelling southbound on the Nanaimo Parkway, just past the Northfield ...
Dec 06, 2021
‘Not a lot of skill going in with making these:’ shoddy counterfeit cash circulating through Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Local Mounties are tracking at least one man in the community who is circulating poorly-made counterfeit bills. RCMP said counterfeit bills were confirmed to be used in four stores since Dec...
Dec 06, 2021
Everybody Deserves a Smile: Nanaimo students show homeless community they care
NANAIMO - Students at a Nanaimo elementary school are taking ownership of a powerful project to show the homeless community they care. Fairview Community School students are busy creating heartfelt ca...
Dec 06, 2021
