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Country Grocer purchases four 49th Parallel stores, including Cedar & Ladysmith
NANAIMO - An Island-owned and operated grocery chain is expanding. Country Grocer has announced the purchase of 49th Parallel Grocery Group, effective Monday, Feb. 20, which will see four 49th Paralle...
Feb 14, 2023
‘We do not have enough water:’ Parksville residents voice disapproval over Greig Rd. development
PARKSVILLE - Local residents overwhelmingly voiced their objection to a proposed, expansive development of the city’s south end. A public hearing for the development of 1465 Greig Rd., held Mond...
Feb 14, 2023
Early results of search for possible graves at Vancouver Island school to be released
PORT ALBERNI, B.C. - A First Nation on Vancouver Island says it is ready to release the results of its preliminary investigation into possible unmarked graves on the grounds of a former residential sc...
Feb 14, 2023
‘Do something tangible:’ Nanaimo Coldest Night driving home reality of homelessness
NANAIMO - It might be just a glimpse at what life is like on the streets, but organizers hope it represents more support and services to those locally living rough. The annual Coldest Night of the Yea...
Feb 14, 2023
Premiers agree to accept new federal health-care funding offer
Canada’s premiers will formally accept an offer from the federal government for billions in additional health-care funding, but say they will also insist the money continue to flow for more than...
Feb 13, 2023
Reduced emissions in Nanaimo facilities highlighted by latest benchmark rankings
NANAIMO - Four local facilities are leading the way for lowered greenhouse gas emissions according to a recent report from Building Benchmark BC (BBBC). The latest edition of the BBBC rankings showed ...
Feb 13, 2023
‘We’re very well aware:’ City of Nanaimo looks to help close cell phone gaps
NANAIMO - Filling a significant cellular dead zone in the city is one part of a wider telecommunications strategy being transcribed for the City. Bill Corsan, the City of Nanaimo’s director of c...
Feb 13, 2023
CFL star Andrew Harris returning to his roots as VI Raiders head of operations
NANAIMO - A former Vancouver Island Raider turned CFL standout is coming back to the team as their new head of football operations. Effective immediately, four-time Grey Cup champion Andrew Harris is ...
Feb 12, 2023
Former Nanaimo environmental planner honored for ‘extraordinary influence’
NANAIMO – While he’s no longer alive to accept an award for years of environmental advocacy, Rob Lawrance’s legacy continues inspiring people to make the world a more sustainable pla...
Feb 12, 2023
Clippers fall 6-1 to the Salmon Arm Silverbacks
SALMON ARM - The Clippers lost a rare road game 6-1 to the Salmon Arm Silverbacks. Although Nanaimo had a good start they found themselves down by a goal seven minutes into the game on a rebound effor...
Feb 11, 2023
