Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Alternate uses for Jean Burns site discussed as councillors updated on Terminal Ave. project
NANAIMO - It appears a public plaza has fallen out of favour to replace the former Jean Burns building property at the centre of an extensive overhaul in the area. The City’s director of enginee...
Oct 25, 2021
COVID-19 case surge through central Vancouver Island continues
NANAIMO - New and active cases of COVID-19 continue to mount for Island Health, focused primarily in the central region. The health authority reported 184 new cases over three reporting periods from F...
Oct 25, 2021
Strong winds batter Island, extend Nanaimo ferry cancellations
NANAIMO - An intensely strong storm system is continuing to cause headaches for ferry travellers. The system, which set a new record for lowest barometric pressure recorded in the Pacific Northwest be...
Oct 25, 2021
Mischief charges laid against Nanaimo man after fake 911 calls
NANAIMO - Local police have pressed charges after a series of fraudulent 911 calls were made about a school shooting. Aaron Edward Craig, a 34-year-old from Nanaimo, faces charges of public mischief, ...
Oct 25, 2021
Crown appeals house arrest sentence to Parksville workplace scammer
NANAIMO - The highest court in B.C. will examine the fate of a disgraced Parksville woman who stole $70,000 from her former employer. The Crown appealed a B.C. Supreme Court judgment handed to Renee P...
Oct 25, 2021
BC Ferries cancel Monday sailings with forecasted high winds
NANAIMO - A significant fall storm is causing some advanced headaches for ferry travellers. As a Pacific storm system descended onto eastern Vancouver Island early Sunday afternoon, BC Ferries announc...
Oct 24, 2021
‘The need is bigger this year:’ United Way raises funds to boost social programs
NANAIMO - A critical fundraiser to fuel hundreds of Vancouver Island social programs is even more important this year. United Way British Columbia is aiming to raise $1.2 million through its annual ca...
Oct 24, 2021
Beach volleyball, disc golf competing for space at Nanaimo’s Bowen Park
NANAIMO - Deteriorating facilities and a neighbouring sport competing for space is putting a squeeze on the ability for local beach volleyball players to play. The Mariners Volleyball Club (MVC) made ...
Oct 23, 2021
Excitement for fall season among Nanaimo’s competitive and recreational curlers
NANAIMO - The rocks and brooms are out at the Nanaimo Curling Club. Fall leagues have begun, a Halloween bonspiel is planned and several senior curlers are representing the club at the BC Seniors Curl...
Oct 22, 2021
Central Island drives spike in COVID-19 cases across Island Health
NANAIMO - Central Vancouver Island has accounted for the bulk of a much higher than normal increase in COVID-19 cases. Island Health reported 91 new cases on Friday, Oct. 22, well above additions thro...
Oct 22, 2021
