Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Island poised to set new records for drug toxicity deaths
NANAIMO - The grip of B.C.’s toxic drug crisis continues to tighten around Vancouver Island and the province as a whole. The BC Coroners Service reported 1,534 people across the province have di...
Nov 09, 2021
Global Village Nanaimo weathers pandemic to support worldwide fair trade producers
NANAIMO - A beloved local fair trade store in operation for nearly a quarter century returned despite numerous bumps in the pandemic road. Global Village Nanaimo opened its pop-up location for a 24th ...
Nov 09, 2021
Access, traffic volumes and mobility among key questions for south Nanaimo neighbourhoods
NANAIMO - Long-standing and growing accessibility issues in the Chase River, Cinnabar Valley and Extension neighbourhoods are under the microscope. The City of Nanaimo is looking at any and all soluti...
Nov 08, 2021
Proof of vaccination required to visit Island acute care facilities
NANAIMO - Island Health is responding to outbreaks inside its facilities by limiting access to people without a vaccination history. Effective Tuesday, Nov. 9, full vaccination will be required to ent...
Nov 08, 2021
Donations pour in after Nanaimo Mountain Bike Club robbed of tools
NANAIMO - A member of the Nanaimo Mountain Bike Club (NMBC) planning to carry out trail maintenance was instead greeted by a break-in to a storage container. Numerous hand tools and other trail buildi...
Nov 08, 2021
Increased routes and resources helping Nanaimo’s automated garbage collection keep up with demand
NANAIMO - Local waste collectors are doing all they can to keep up with Nanaimo garbage. A surge in trash and recycling created through the COVID-19 pandemic from more food and online shopping orders ...
Nov 08, 2021
Unlocked vehicles providing easy pickings for local thieves
NANAIMO - Local Mounties are continuing their efforts to catch thieves in the act. Cases involving theft from vehicles are projected to reach upwards of 1,300 in Nanaimo this year, still too high but ...
Nov 07, 2021
New advocacy group for vulnerable Nanaimo area women gains early traction
NANAIMO - A local woman decided to harness online chatter about a popular Netflix series into tangible positive change. Kerri Isham, a Nanaimo based sexual health educator, was moved by the series MAI...
Nov 07, 2021
Clippers blanked 3-0 by Bulldogs
NANAIMO - The Clippers became the third team in a row to get shutout by the Alberni Valley Bulldogs. Hobie Hedquist made 35 saves for his third consecutive shutout. The Bulldogs scored a goal in each ...
Nov 06, 2021
VIDEO: Great Pumpkin Toss expected to be a smashing good time
NANAIMO -If your Halloween jack o’lantern is still in one piece, the Nanaimo Science and Sustainability Society (NSSS) would love to change that. The Great Pumpkin Toss will blast pumpkins out o...
Nov 06, 2021
