Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Pedestrians need to be seen to be safe
NANAIMO - With days getting shorter and more rain across the region, local organizations are putting a renewed focus on pedestrian safety. The City of Nanaimo, RCMP and ICBC teamed up at the intersect...
Oct 20, 2021
Qualicum’s Sailland steps down as CAO
QUALICUM BEACH - There’s a change at the top for the Town of Qualicum Beach. Daniel Sailland announced his resignation from the Chief Administrative Officer job on Wednesday, Oct. 20 after seven...
Oct 20, 2021
Island Health’s active COVID-19 case count continues slide down
NANAIMO - There continues to be fewer active COVID-19 cases throughout Island Health. Data from the health authority showed 413 active cases as of Wednesday, Oct. 20, a drop of 20 from the day prior. ...
Oct 20, 2021
Seamless daycare program opening at Nanaimo’s Departure Bay Elementary
NANAIMO - An expanded provincial pilot project is looking to cut the disruption for young children between school and daycare. One kindergarten classroom at Nanaimo’s Departure Bay Elementary Ec...
Oct 20, 2021
Unexpected costs arise while overhauling Serauxmen Stadium
NANAIMO - Upgrading a well used baseball stadium in Nanaimo will cost more than originally planned. A City staff report estimated $150,000 will be required to safely remove many years of paint on the ...
Oct 20, 2021
‘There is so much hope and love:’ Indigenous literacy program for Elders unveiled at VIU
NANAIMO - Disadvantaged Indigenous Elders from around the mid-Island are excited about the possibilities decades after being soured by their classroom experiences. Championed by Cowichan Tribes Elder ...
Oct 20, 2021
New 117-bed student housing complex in Nanaimo passes first hurdles
NANAIMO - A large student housing complex is closer to fulfilling heavy demand in Nanaimo’s university district. Council gave the green light to a proposed development at 416 Wakesiah Ave., feat...
Oct 19, 2021
Live event capacity limits to be rescinded amid higher vaccination rates
NANAIMO - The province is lifting indoor capacity restrictions as rates of people who have received at least two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine continues to increase. People in areas with high vaccinat...
Oct 19, 2021
Irate, aggressive man taken down by Police Service Dog in downtown Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Local Mounties had to deploy a Police Service Dog to subdue a man in downtown Nanaimo. A shirtless, emotional man was found by an off-duty officer and Police Dog Services handler at Esplanad...
Oct 19, 2021
Steven Michael Bacon set for transfer to Nanaimo ahead of Chang inquiry
NANAIMO - Arrangements are in place to transfer the man accused of murdering a Nanaimo teen to the Harbour City for a preliminary inquiry. Steven Michael Bacon is charged with first degree murder in r...
Oct 19, 2021
