Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Nanaimo RCMP officer suffers serious, non-life threatening injuries in highway rollover
NANAIMO - An officer en route to assist another member in north Nanaimo suffered serious but non-life threatening injuries in a morning crash. Emergency crews attended to the scene by Nanaimo North To...
Feb 15, 2021
Annual Brant geese migration affects Parksville beaches
PARKSVILLE - Some local beaches are off-limits to four-legged friends in order to help visiting Brant geese rest and feed. Dogs are prohibited from Rathtrevor Beach between Feb. 15 and Apr. 15, while ...
Feb 15, 2021
VIDEO: Winter wonderland as snowy blanket covers Nanaimo, Oceanside
NANAIMO - Seldom does Mother Nature have such perfect timing when it comes to winter storms. The region’s second snowfall of note this winter fell conveniently over the Family Day long weekend, ...
Feb 15, 2021
COVID-19 outbreaks declared at Eden Gardens, Wexford Creek long term care homes
NANAIMO - Island Health has confirmed new COVID-19 cases at two local care homes, declaring an outbreak at both sites. Eden Gardens and Wexford Creek were announced as the latest COVID-19 outbreak sit...
Feb 14, 2021
Fish, traditional Indigenous recipes added to valuable Good Food Box program
NANAIMO - A valuable program providing weekly food deliveries to those in need now comes with more. The Good Food Box, distributed by Nanaimo Foodshare with many community partners, now includes 250 b...
Feb 14, 2021
Gabriola Island pedestrian path praised, revised completion delayed several months
GABRIOLA ISLAND - A new multi-use pedestrian path serving Gabriola Island’s commercial core is already improving public safety despite not being completed yet. The RDN expects the 1.5 kilometre ...
Feb 13, 2021
Johansen, Lidstone headline strong Vancouver Island draft for WLA Timbermen
NANAIMO - The Timbermen put a focus on local talent in the 2021 WLA Draft. Junior A captain Will Johansen was Nanaimo’s pick in the territorial round and the Colton Lidstone, their third leading...
Feb 12, 2021
COVID-19 variant threat eases in B.C. as other provinces grapple with high numbers
NANAIMO - Public health officials aren’t seeing the widespread transmission of two COVID-19 variants throughout B.C. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry on Friday, Feb. 12 said three case...
Feb 12, 2021
Province approves Nanaimo’s single-use plastic bags ban
NANAIMO - The typical grocery bag will soon be outlawed in Nanaimo. The City received provincial approval on Friday, Feb. 12 in its effort to eliminate the use of single-use plastic bags, including bi...
Feb 12, 2021
Preliminary inquiry scheduled for man accused murdering Nanaimo teen
NANAIMO - A preliminary inquiry for the man accused of murdering Nanaimo’s Makayla Chang is now scheduled. Court records show Nov. 1 to Nov. 5 were established as dates for the hearing for Steve...
Feb 12, 2021
