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Routley, Osbourne see new roles as BC Government shuffles cabinet
VICTORIA - A small cabinet shuffle announced by Premier John Horgan involved a pair of MLA’s exchanging ministerial duties. Josie Osbourne was appointed the first ever minister of land, water an...
Feb 25, 2022
Nanaimo-Ladysmith school district investigates expanding before & after school care
NANAIMO - Providing additional on-site before and after school care in the Nanaimo-Ladysmith public school system will be further explored. During its regular board meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 23, Dist...
Feb 25, 2022
High-profile north Nanaimo development proposal receives near unanimous Council support
NANAIMO -A much anticipated public hearing on a potential major development in the city’s north end passed a key hurdle. The proposed change, re-designating the 42-acre Green Thumb Garden Centre...
Feb 24, 2022
Cell service temporarily interrupted after ‘suspicious fire’ at tower near Nanaimo airport
NANAIMO - Some cell customers remain temporarily without access to service on their phones after a fire at a local tower. A Telus staff member alerted authorities of an issue at the site on McGillivar...
Feb 24, 2022
Parksville Beach Festival ‘roaring’ back as summer event staple
PARKSVILLE - One of the largest events on the summer calendar is returning after a two year pause. The Parksville Beach Festival, highlighted by the world famous sand sculpture competition, will attra...
Feb 24, 2022
More nurses being trained in Nanaimo to combat ongoing staff shortages
NANAIMO - New, provincially funded nursing positions at Vancouver Island University are seen as a major win to re-stock the stretched-thin health care industry. The province announced on Sunday, Feb. ...
Feb 24, 2022
Province to broaden access to COVID-19 rapid tests
NANAIMO - More people will be able to access take-home rapid COVID-19 tests as millions of additional kits are delivered to B.C. B.C. health minister Adrian Dix announced on Wednesday, Feb. 23 a new c...
Feb 23, 2022
Feds invest $11.8m into B.C. Indigenous commercial fishing enterprises
NANAIMO - The federal government is providing more support to help Indigenous fishing communities support new business and increase training opportunities. A total of $11.8 million will support First ...
Feb 23, 2022
Major Crimes Unit investigating ‘suspicious sudden death’ near Ladysmith
LADYSMITH - RCMP have called in the Vancouver Island Integrated Major Crime Unit to investigate what they believe to be a “suspicious sudden death.” Emergency responders were called out to...
Feb 23, 2022
VIDEO: Clippers weekend highlighted by Itagaki’s four goal effort
NANAIMO - Max Itagaki was simply brilliant with a season-best four goal performance in a single game. After the entire team was shutout the night previous Itagaki stepped up and led the Clippers to a ...
Feb 23, 2022
