Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Pupils flee as grizzly attacks elementary class in B.C., injuring 11, some critically
A grizzly bear has attacked a group of elementary school students and teachers in the B.C. central coast community of Bella Coola, leaving two people critically injured and two others seriously hurt. ...
Nov 21, 2025
New senior-focused Nanaimo ER ‘really big part’ of improving NRGH wait times
NANAIMO - A first-of-its-kind facility in the province is envisioned to not only improve healthcare options for local seniors, but also reduce emergency room wait times and congestion. Nanaimo Distric...
Nov 21, 2025
‘People are struggling:’ Nanaimo Rent Bank sees surging demand
NANAIMO - A provincial program helping struggling renters stay in their homes is being widely used in the community. Opened in 2021, the Nanaimo Rent Bank, operated by Connective Support Society of Na...
Nov 20, 2025
‘It’s authentic to Nanaimo:’ revamped former A&B Sound building progresses toward completion
NANAIMO - A complete transformation of a high-profile property in the city’s downtown is marching toward a projected finish next year. Now dubbed ‘Soundworks’, development inside the...
Nov 20, 2025
Port Alberni’s ICU closed indefinitely, patients diverted to Nanaimo
PORT ALBERNI - Island Health cites staff shortages for what it calls a temporary closure of the West Coast General Hospital (WCGH) intensive care unit. In a news release, the health authority stated t...
Nov 20, 2025
Endless odyssey: City of Nanaimo in lengthy dispute over unpermitted home additions
NANAIMO - A BC Supreme Court justice sided with a homeowner who made unpermitted additions to his home, while the City of Nanaimo continues pushing for compliance. A recent ruling from justice Wendy B...
Nov 20, 2025
Clippers fail to execute in loss to Prince George
NANAIMO - The Clippers struggles against the Spruce Kings continued with a 5-1 loss on Nov. 19. Nanaimo has an 0-3 record against Prince George and have been outscored 21-10. It was a fast start for t...
Nov 19, 2025
‘We keep getting back up:’ thieves smash hole to gain access to Nanaimo’s Gold Silver Guy
NANAIMO - Being woken up to the sound of his business’s security alarm going off is unfortunately nothing new for one local store manager. Jeremy Daniels with Gold Silver Guy in Nanaimo got the ...
Nov 19, 2025
‘A pick your own park adventure:’ Nanaimo councillors delay decision on Loudon Park upgrades
NANAIMO - Direction on the future upgrades to an underdeveloped park on the shores of Long Lake won’t come for at least another week. After hearing from staff, a trio of delegations, and engagin...
Nov 19, 2025
Moonlight Madness kicks off winter holiday season in Qualicum Beach
QUALICUM BEACH - Thousands of people are getting set to converge on downtown Qualicum Beach for festive cheer and to offer local businesses an early holiday shopping season boost. Hosted by Qualicum B...
Nov 19, 2025
