Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Westwood Lake refit open to public input
NANAIMO - The City of Nanaimo is actively seeking feedback on its draft plan to retrofit the amenities available at Westwood Lake. The idea of substantial improvements, valued at upwards of $1 million...
Sep 03, 2021
Signature Dish: Hungry Rooster Kitchen’s Hungry Rooster Combo
NANAIMO - If your only pierogi experience is a mass-produced, frozen, pillow of potato and cheese you’re doing yourself a great disservice. The Hungry Rooster Kitchen on Bowen Rd. is serving up ...
Sep 03, 2021
Affordable housing expansion on Prideaux St. moves forward
NANAIMO - Replacing several aging downtown low-cost apartments appears within reach for the Nanaimo Affordable Housing Society. City councillors unanimously approved a staff recommendation to pass the...
Sep 03, 2021
Port Alberni woman spared jail for trying to burn down apartment building home to alleged drug trafficker
PORT ALBERNI - A woman devastated after three friends died from fentanyl overdoses went to extreme lengths for her version of retribution. Drunk and consumed with anger, court was told the 42-year-old...
Sep 02, 2021
Central Vancouver Island sees 25 new COVID-19 cases for second straight day
NANAIMO - The number of new COVID-19 cases found within central Vancouver Island has matched tallies from the day before. Island Health on Thursday, Sept. 2 confirmed 25 new COVID-19 cases in the area...
Sep 02, 2021
Campfire ban lifted for portions of Coastal Fire Centre, remains for Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Some recent rain along with a return to normal temperatures have allowed officials to rescind some restrictions heading into the final long weekend of the summer. Effective Friday, Sept. 3 a...
Sep 02, 2021
Mt. Hayes wildfire considered under control, crews dousing hot spots
NANAIMO - BC Wildfire Service (BCWFS) personnel are mopping up the site of a once fast-growing fire northwest of Ladysmith. The BCWFS recently downgraded the 61.5 hectare Mt. Hayes wildfire from being...
Sep 02, 2021
RCMP charge 43-year-old man of no fixed address with murder of Bowser woman
PARKSVILLE - Police have laid a murder charge in connection to an incident in Bowser in late August. 43-year-old Luciano Mariani was charged by police in the murder investigation of a Bowser woman. Ma...
Sep 01, 2021
VIU Mariners teams gearing up for post-shutdown sports season
NANAIMO - Plans are in motion for a near-normal return to action Vancouver Island University is planning for a near-normal fall sports season at all levels. The Mariners soccer teams have resumed play...
Sep 01, 2021
Island Health’s active COVID-19 cases continue to drop
NANAIMO - Following a substantial reduction in active cases over the weekend, Island Health is reporting fewer active patients once more. A total of 429 active cases remain for the health authority, a...
Sep 01, 2021
