Author Archives: Syndicated Content

NANAIMO - Anyone paying a visit to the pediatrics department of Nanaimo Regional General Hospital in the last month saw something unexpected. Everyone in the department practiced their dance moves and...

NANAIMO - The criss-crossing trails of the Linley Valley are now much less confusing and intimidating for a young Nanaimo class. Grade 7 students from the Departure Bay Elementary Eco-School on Tuesda...

NANAIMO - Rejuvenated efforts to solve a presumed homicide has resulted in new tips considered by police to be “credible and important” to their investigation. Lead investigator Cpl. Marku...

PARKSVILLE - Relief is around the corner for residents of a French Creek neighbourhood burdened for decades by discoloured, odorous water. The Regional District of Nanaimo and Town of Qualicum Beach a...

NANAIMO - Island Health faced an uptick in COVID-19 cases. Five new cases were confirmed on Friday, June 22, after two days of only two new cases each day. The number of active cases rose to 29 from 2...

NANAIMO - The doors of a Nanaimo overnight shelter are opening earlier to help clients get out of the hot sun. Kevan Griffith, coordinator of the Unitarian Shelter on Townsite Rd., said they wanted to...

NANAIMO - A man convicted in a crash south of Nanaimo which killed a well known retired police officer is keeping his drivers license. Conrad Nikolaus Wetten, 25, was handed a $1,500 fine on Friday, J...

NANAIMO - The top seller at a popular Nanaimo restaurant always keeps the customers coming back for more. The Miyagi magic prawns from Firehouse Grill bring the spice, with panko-breaded flash fried p...

NANAIMO - Ferries to and from Vancouver Island are expected to be packed this summer, especially as COVID-19 restrictions loosen. BC Ferries’ summer schedule began Friday, June 25 with extra sai...

NANAIMO – Premier Baseball League action is back for the Mid-Island Pirates. They were on the diamond Thursday, June 24 against the Parksville Royals, the first time playing since the COVID-19 p...