Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Business licenses to be required for all Nanaimo short-term rentals, bed & breakfasts
NANAIMO - City Council is looking to get a measure of control on the growing industry of short-term rentals, such as Airbnb’s. Councillors, at their meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 21, put in motion t...
Sep 22, 2021
Central Island sees large drop in active COVID-19 cases
NANAIMO - Island Health has recorded yet another drop in active COVID-19 cases. Active infections in the health authority dropped another 18 to 540, after a nearly 20 per cent decreased over the weeke...
Sep 21, 2021
Nanaimo man arrested after pointing suspected loaded, prohibited handgun at teenagers
NANAIMO - Local Mounties arrested a man who they believe pointed a loaded handgun at a vehicle with four people inside as they drove past on Departure Bay Rd. RCMP Cst. Gary O’Brien said it happ...
Sep 21, 2021
‘There is no increased risks of complications:’ pregnant women, new mothers urged to get vaccinated
NANAIMO - Those who are pregnant, breast feeding or planning a pregnancy should feel comfortable being vaccinated against COVID-19. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry told a media briefing on ...
Sep 21, 2021
VI Raiders hurting following major equipment theft at Comox Park
NANAIMO - The VI Raiders Football Club have suffered a major setback early into their season. Local Mounties said between 10 p.m. on Tuesday, Sep. 14 and 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sep. 15, one person or...
Sep 21, 2021
Solving the Nanaimo-Ladysmith stalemate, next steps for Canada’s 44th Parliament
NANAIMO - Residents in the mid-Island riding of Nanaimo-Ladysmith were no closer to finding out who their MP will be at 10 p.m. than they were at 7 a.m. on election day. With all polls reporting their...
Sep 21, 2021
Nanaimo-Ladysmith too close to call as Johns cruises to third Courtenay-Alberni win
NANAIMO - The expert predictions of a tight, three-way race in Nanaimo-Ladysmith have come to fruition. Conservative Tamara Kronis and NDP Lisa Marie Barron remained separated by only a handful of vot...
Sep 20, 2021
LIVE: Election night results and reaction from the mid-Island
NANAIMO - The polls have officially closed and counting is underway across the country. It’s unlikely however election night will provide a winner federally, or even in some key local ridings su...
Sep 20, 2021
Active COVID-19 cases drop considerably on mid island
NANAIMO - While 80 new COVID cases were announced for the mid-Island region, the number of cases considered active regionally dropped considerably. Data from Island Health published on Monday, Sept. 2...
Sep 20, 2021
Experts forecast tight race in Nanaimo-Ladysmith as polls open
NANAIMO - Polls have opened on general voting day to elect the 44th Canadian Parliament. While the national race appears to be neck and neck between Liberal leader Justin Trudeau and Conservative lead...
Sep 20, 2021
