Author Archives: Syndicated Content
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
Nanaimo man wanted on numerous charges, including assault, robbery & extortion
NANAIMO - Mounties across Vancouver Island are on the lookout for a local man, wanted for a series of crimes over the last year. Jamie Charles Routley, 36, is wanted on nearly a dozen Criminal Code ch...
Dec 04, 2025
City of Nanaimo states concerns with local MLA’s proposed Professional Reliance Act
NANAIMO - A private member's bill authored by a former Nanaimo City councillor is at odds with the local municipal government. Nanaimo City Council unanimously endorsed forwarding a report by City sta...
Dec 04, 2025
‘Around 150,000 to 200,000 lights’ ready to sparkle for annual Milner Christmas Magic
QUALICUM BEACH - One of the mid-Island’s most iconic holiday events is ready for its return. Milner Christmas Magic takes guests through a beautifully lit and decorated walk through the Milner G...
Dec 03, 2025
Nanaimo man with alleged large stolen hockey cards, collector coins haul arrested in Port Moody
NANAIMO - A downtown Port Moody roadblock netted police much more than an unlicensed driver. Port Moody Police Department Cst. Sam Zacharias said a Friday, Nov. 28 roadblock just after 11 p.m. resulte...
Dec 03, 2025
B.C. Conservatives say ‘professionally incapacitated’ Rustad removed as leader
The B.C. Conservative Party says John Rustad has been “removed” as leader of the Opposition and a caucus vote has installed MLA Trevor Halford as interim leader. The announcement comes aft...
Dec 03, 2025
Trades recording highest level of toxic drug deaths as Nanaimo fatalities continue to decline
NANAIMO - British Columbians continue to die due to toxic street drugs, but the numbers continue to decrease, while the trade industry has some of the highest rates of death per industry. According to...
Dec 03, 2025
‘It feels fantastic:’ organ transplant advocates show gratitude at Nanaimo hospital
NANAIMO - Delivering salty treats to healthcare professionals would have been a monumental task for a Ladysmith woman prior to receiving a double lung transplant. Andrea Gollmer, 41, joined two other ...
Dec 03, 2025
Crofton pulp mill, south of Nanaimo, closing permanently
NANAIMO - A large pulp mill south of the city is shutting its operations for good. Mill owner Domtar Inc. announced on Tuesday, Dec. 2, citing “poor pricing for pulp and lack of access to afford...
Dec 02, 2025
Suspect sought after south Nanaimo assault left man with life-threatening injuries
NANAIMO - Mounties are looking for a suspect after a man was found severely injured in the city’s south end. Police say just after 9 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 1, a 62-year-old man was found unrespons...
Dec 02, 2025
