Author Archives: Syndicated Content
‘We haven’t protected the old growth:’ dozens gather on land & water to protest raw log exports
NANAIMO - Around 100 protesters had a clear and simple message for B.C.’s provincial government: end raw log exports and stop old-growth logging. The crowd gathered at 1 Port Drive in downtown N...
Oct 30, 2021
Local Scouts groups see popularity surge but need more adult leaders
NANAIMO - A spike in demand for programs run by Scouts Canada is giving the organization challenges in finding enough volunteers to keep up. While the pandemic caused the group to pivot and shift thei...
Oct 30, 2021
First period deficit costs Clippers in 5-3 loss to Trail
TRAIL - The Clippers surrendered three goals in the first nine and half minutes and spent the rest of the game playing catchup against the Smoke Eaters. Nanaimo lost 5-3 to begin their two game easter...
Oct 29, 2021
Raiders control playoff destiny in game versus Valley
NANAIMO - The VI Raiders have their playoff fate in their own hands heading into the regular season finale against the Valley Huskers. VI clinched a playoff spot with a 37-14 win over Westshore on Oct...
Oct 29, 2021
Island Health continues COVID uptick to end week
NANAIMO - Island Health has seen its recent spike in COVID-19 cases continue. The health authority posted another 87 new cases on Friday, Oct. 29, adding to the 90 confirmed a day prior. It represents...
Oct 29, 2021
VIDEO: Man busted after child luring sting in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - A man intending to meet a 14-year-old boy for a sexual encounter outside a busy Nanaimo mall was instead greeted by a high-profile vigilante pedophile hunter. Cory John Lloyd, now 41-years-o...
Oct 29, 2021
Nanaimo RCMP investigating hit and run after 18-year-old woman struck
NANAIMO - Local Mounties are looking for more information after a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle in the parking lot of a Nanaimo shopping complex. An 18-year-old woman was walking in the Brooks Landi...
Oct 29, 2021
‘We want people to have fun:’ local police don’t want to rain on weekend parties
NANAIMO - The spooky season is upon us with Halloween falling on the perfect day for some pre-trick or treat parties. Local Mounties want people to enjoy themselves, let loose and release some pandemi...
Oct 29, 2021
Central Island sees sizeable increase in COVID-19 cases
NANAIMO - Island Health has seen another larger-than-average spike in COVID-19 cases. The health authority posted 90 new cases on Thursday, Oct. 28 with two-thirds stemming from the central Island reg...
Oct 28, 2021
January by-election called for vacant Nanaimo-Ladysmith school board seat
NANAIMO - For the seventh time in three years, Nanaimo voters will head to the polls. The Board of Trustees for Nanaimo-Ladysmith Public Schools officially began the by-election process during their W...
Oct 28, 2021
