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Second rare white raven to arrive at wildlife refuge makes substantial improvements
ERRINGTON - About a year after a rarely seen leucitic raven was rescued, a second one brought in for treatment at the North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre (NIWRC) is also on the mend. In early May wh...
Jun 22, 2022
Lock-In for Love event to honour dedicated Nanaimo SPCA worker
NANAIMO - Provincial SPCA branches want to lock you in one of their kennels for a good cause. The BC SPCA Lock-In for Love fundraising event has been going on all this month, where people get locked i...
Jun 21, 2022
More sun and warmth to finally hit mid Island as summer officially arrives
NANAIMO - It looks like the first week of summer will bring a clear sky and warm weather many Island residents have been waiting for. Environment Canada meteorologist Armel Castellan said the change i...
Jun 21, 2022
Woman found dead in south Nanaimo home deemed a homicide victim
NANAIMO - One male is in custody in connection with a fatal altercation at a home on Eighth St. in Nanaimo’s Harewood neighbourhood. Nanaimo RCMP Res. Cst. Gary O’Brien said police reporte...
Jun 21, 2022
Rich culture and heritage on display for Indigenous Peoples’ Day
NANAIMO - June 21 marks National Indigenous Peoples’ Day, a time to celebrate the heritage and diversity of First Nations, Inuit, and Mtis Peoples Canada-wide. Locally a celebration at Maffeo Su...
Jun 21, 2022
Cat adoption fees temporarily slashed to lessen load on SPCA branches
NANAIMO - With many BC SPCA branches overwhelmed with felines, a 50 per cent off adoption fee for adult cats is now in effect until the end of June. The promotion involves all cats six months or older...
Jun 20, 2022
Lantzville man ordered to pay COVID fine for hosting unsanctioned event
NANAIMO - A provincial court judge didn’t buy Stanley Pottie’s version of events in dispute of a $2,300 fine during the height of COVID-19 restrictions. Judge Justine Saunders ruled Pottie...
Jun 20, 2022
Safety enhancements to begin for Cathedral Grove stretch of Hwy. 4
PARKSVILLE - While anticipated big ticket improvements aren’t scheduled imminently, work has begun to improve safety through the often congested Cathedral Grove section of Hwy. 4. A statement fr...
Jun 20, 2022
Hundreds of classic cars return to Qualicum Beach for legendary Father’s Day event
QUALICUM BEACH - Clearly there’s pent up demand among classic car enthusiasts looking to show off their prized possessions. A record number of over 620 registrants are signed up for the 29th ann...
Jun 19, 2022
‘He just wanted things to be better:’ Nanaimo man’s battle with ALS helping inspire ahead of annual event
NANAIMO - June is ALS awareness month, casting a light on a disease which kills an average of nearly three Canadians every day. Nanaimo-born Kerry Winkler, who was diagnosed with the nervous system di...
Jun 18, 2022
