Author Archives: Syndicated Content
‘Mammograms save lives:’ mobile screening clinic coming to Oceanside
QUALICUM BEACH - Mobile breast cancer screen is set to be available in Oceanside over the next two weeks. BC Cancer’s mobile screening mammogram vehicle will be stationed in Qualicum Beach, at t...
Dec 06, 2025
Clippers overrun by first place Capitals
NANAIMO - It was a long night for the Clippers in a 6-2 home loss to Cowichan Valley. Nanaimo got down 2-0 early on first period goals by Ryan Harvey and Jack McAra. Will Subject’s first goal of...
Dec 05, 2025
Partial road closure in mind for planned Parksville mixed-use development
PARKSVILLE - Another mixed-use multi-storey building is being envisioned heading into Parksville off the Inland Island Hwy. A zoning and development bylaw amendment application for the lot at 423 Albe...
Dec 05, 2025
Canadian men to face Switzerland, Qatar and possibly Italy at 2026 World Cup
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Canada’s draw for next summer’s World Cup started well but finished with a twist of the tail. The Canadian men, ranked 27th in the world, drew No. 17 Switzerland, the fi...
Dec 05, 2025
Local school kids & families the focus of Nanaimo ‘Cram the Cruiser’ events
NANAIMO - Local Mounties are putting their cruisers to a different use over the next week. Instead of being used to respond to calls or apprehending those falling foul of the law, Nanaimo RCMP will pa...
Dec 05, 2025
Santa ‘Clark’ marking 16th year of Christmas memories for Nanaimo children
NANAIMO - Before his big trip around the world later this month, Santa is set to make his annual stop in the Harbour City. The annual Harbour Air Fly-In happens Saturday, Dec. 6, at the Nanaimo waterf...
Dec 05, 2025
Nanaimo police campaign cracking down on impaired holiday season drivers
NANAIMO - Peace officers of all stripes will be out on B.C. highways this weekend in full force to crack down on impaired drivers. National Impaired Driving Enforcement Day is Saturday, Dec. 6, with t...
Dec 04, 2025
Clippers add veteran forward in trade with Chilliwack
NANAIMO - The Clippers have bolstered their lineup with the addition of former Chilliwack Chief Jordan Geike. To acquire the 19-year-old winger the Clippers gave up the rights to goaltender Kyan Labbe...
Dec 04, 2025
South Nanaimo family-geared affordable housing complex approved
NANAIMO - A Chase River affordable housing project is advancing after City Council approved a development permit for a 42-unit complex. The unanimous endorsement from Council was made during the Monda...
Dec 04, 2025
John Rustad quits as B.C. Conservative leader, saying it’s not a ‘hostile takeover’
VICTORIA - The Conservative Party of B.C.’s caucus has released a statement from John Rustad saying he has resigned as leader, one day after he refused to quit in the face of a caucus revolt. Th...
Dec 04, 2025
