Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Island Health’s COVID-19 case counts mirror recent averages
NANAIMO - Island Health is flattening its COVID-19 curve, just at a higher-than-desired level. A total of 225 new cases were confirmed over the weekend, an average of 75 for each of the three reportin...
Oct 04, 2021
Nanaimo man convicted of sexually assaulting own sons faces long prison sentence
Editor's Note: This story contains descriptions of graphic sexual abuse against minors and may not be appropriate for some readers. NANAIMO - Crown Counsel argued for seven to 10 years in jail for a N...
Oct 04, 2021
Micro-fulfillment centre opening to help local small business navigate e-commerce
PARKSVILLE - A new fulfillment centre will bridge the gulf for small business between bricks and mortar retail and e-commerce. Owned and operated by the Parksville and District Chamber of Commerce, th...
Oct 04, 2021
Nanaimo drenched by wet September, extreme seasonal weather continues
NANAIMO - When it rains it pours. Environment Canada meteorologist Lisa Erven said the hot and dry summer came to an abrupt end when the calendar to September, leading to consistent and steady rain lo...
Oct 04, 2021
VIDEO: New Arrowsmith SAR operations & training centre officially opens
QUALICUM BEACH - It’s seen as a game-changer for a group of life savers. Arrowsmith Search and Rescue officially christened their new Operations Centre on Saturday, Oct. 2, seen as a major step ...
Oct 03, 2021
Bungy fundraiser for acquired brain injury supports blows goals out of the water
NANAIMO - Some screamed, some laughed, but all were eventually tossed off a bridge as the result of some extensive fundraising efforts. Dozens of bosses from organizations across the Island took the 1...
Oct 03, 2021
High school football returns to Nanaimo
NANAIMO - High school football is back on the field after COVID-19 wiped out the 2020 season. There’s extra excitement among players, coaches, parents and fans to see the game back on the field....
Oct 02, 2021
‘Shame is what keeps bad things hidden:’ intimate partner violence campaign launched in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - An intimate partner violence investigator with Nanaimo RCMP hopes people recognize signs of abuse and realize help is available. An inaugural Purple Light Nights program in Nanaimo, aimed at...
Oct 02, 2021
Clippers ride hot power play to 4-2 win over Grizzlies
NANAIMO – The Clippers won all three of their preseason home games after beating the Victoria Grizzlies 4-2 on Oct. 1. Max Itagaki scored the only goal of the first period converting a Jeremie P...
Oct 01, 2021
Island Health continues high daily increases to end week
NANAIMO - Island Health has reported its third consecutive day of 80 or more new COVID-19 cases. The health authority reported Friday, Oct. 1, its case increases from the past two days, including 85 o...
Oct 01, 2021
