Author Archives: Syndicated Content

NANAIMO - A local Christmas tradition for over 40 years is returning to try and brighten the holiday season for some in community. Organizers for the Great Nanaimo Toy Drive have begun accepting donat...

NANAIMO - Strength in numbers may have played a pivotal role in maintaining the safety of a large group of people out for an evening run. Chris O'Grady was one of two runners leading a group of seven ...

NANAIMO - The always-strong John Barsby high school football program is in line for another provincial title. The junior varsity squad is coming off a 32-0 win in the B.C. quarter finals against Parks...

NANAIMO - Local Mounties are asking for the public’s help in locating two men wanted on a number of outstanding charges. Todd Frederick Frost, 52, missed recent court appearances in connection w...

PARKSVILLE - A non-market rental building has received a development permit after years of advocacy by a local non-profit. The land at 1225 Franklin Gull Rd. was donated to the Parksville Lions Housin...

Editor's note: The following story contains graphic details of sexual assault and may not be suitable for some readers. Discretion is advised. NANAIMO - A few abnormalities aside; she had no reason to...

NANAIMO - Facing mounting financial pressure for years, several Toys “R” Us stores are closing across Canada, including the longstanding Woodgrove Centre location. Numerous signs declaring...

NANAIMO - With November already past the halfway mark, local charities and volunteers are already gearing up for the Christmas season. The Nanaimo Shoebox Project will be accepting donations starting ...

NANAIMO - Expect a series of alerts on radio, television and on connected cell phones one afternoon this week. The Province will test its B.C. Emergency Alert System on Wednesday, Nov. 19 and 1:55 p.m...

LANTZVILLE - Despite reservations about neighbourhood impacts, an envisioned large publicly funded long-term care facility proposed for Lantzville’s southern edge is off to the next stage. On We...