Author Archives: Syndicated Content

NANAIMO - Described by a judge as having "the longest record of fisheries act violations in Canadian history," a Gabriola Island man and his wife were sentenced for multiple fisheries violations this ...

NANAIMO - The nomination period is now open for the Nanaimo Sport Achievement Awards. Organizers are seeking submissions to spotlight the many successes on the local sports scene in 2025. The nominati...

NANAIMO - While far from the national headlines made some seven to eight years ago, local council discussions and decisions still garnered a lot of attention this year. Citing threats made to staff, i...

NANAIMO - The high school boys basketball season has wrapped up until after Christmas. Several local teams are highly ranked with the last round of provincial rankings for 2025 now out. At the head of...

NANAIMO - Many mid island athletes and teams had major successes in 2025. Ethan Katzberg once again made headlines with a Canadian track and field championships win in the hammer throw in August. The ...

NANAIMO - Multiple people were taken to hospital after an early morning fire engulfed a hotel. Flames broke out shortly before 3 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 26 at the Value Lodge on Nicol St., south of Robin...

NANAIMO - A holiday tradition for over 60 years will write another chapter on Boxing Day. Well over 300 people are expected to brave chilly Departure Bay in Nanaimo on Friday, Dec. 26 for the annual F...

NANAIMO - There is no doubt 2025 has been an extremely challenging year, not only locally but across Canada and around the world. However today, Wednesday, Dec. 25, marks a day for many to pause, be w...

NANAIMO - With Christmas only a couple of sleeps away, local charities are wrapping up their annual holiday fundraisers, with a greater demand being seen matched by a generous community. A record numb...

NANAIMO - With radiation health concerns fading, boosting bars on cell phones locally gained momentum in 2025 Several notable planned cellular towers were approved by City Council this year, including...