Author Archives: Daryl Major
Despite snow coming, forecasters 'fairly confident' of green Christmas for central Island
NANAIMO - While the shovels will likely be needed soon, it's unlikely you'll need to clear a path in the snow for St. Nick. Arctic air is forecast to move into the central Island region beginning Sund...
Dec 16, 2022
Holiday schedule adds 35 extra sailings between Nanaimo & Vancouver
NANAIMO - BC Ferries are ramping up for the holiday season. The company has added 35 extra sailings between Dec. 22 and Jan. 1 between Nanaimo's Departure Bay and Horseshoe Bay in Vancouver. Another c...
Dec 13, 2022
Fire protection recommendations for Nanaimo River residents expected in new year
NANAIMO - Future service options could maternalize next month on the future of firefighting protection in the Nanaimo River area. A Regional District of Nanaimo engagement summary impacting 72 propert...
Dec 12, 2022
Mount Washingon Alpine Resort stages partial opening
COURTENAY - Winter season launches on Friday, Dec 9 at Mount Washington Alpine Resort (MWAR). The resort announced a limited opening of its beginner terrain involving all five magic carpet lift operat...
Dec 09, 2022
Vaccinations underway with rare bacterial disease impacting regional homeless populations
NANAIMO - Health workers are reaching out to people most at risk in specific Island communities following a notable surge of lab confirmed cases of a bacterial disease. Cases of Haemophilus influenza ...
Dec 08, 2022
VIDEO: Nanaimo family put up famous Christmas light display, 'one more time in memory of dad'
NANAIMO - He might not be there in person, but one family is ensuring their lost husband and father is home for the holidays. Rohn Brown passed away unexpectedly in April, leaving behind a loving fami...
Dec 07, 2022
'We try to respond to all complaints:' Nanaimo sidewalk clearing falls on property owners
NANAIMO - While most roads in the region remain mostly clear from two significant snow events within a week, sidewalks are a different issue. Many sidewalks in front of homes and businesses remain und...
Dec 06, 2022
Council pledges significant Nanaimo Fire Rescue investment during budget talks
NANAIMO -Additional resources for increasingly strained Nanaimo Fire Rescue (NFR) appears likely following a commitment from City councillors. Unanimous preliminary approval during a Thursday, Dec. 1 ...
Dec 05, 2022
Heater believed responsible for central Nanaimo house fire
NANAIMO - One person was taken to hospital for smoke inhilation after a dinner hour fire. Fire Rescue crews were called out to a home in the 2700 block of 105th St. just before 6 p.m. on Thursday, Dec...
Dec 02, 2022
'Light the Trees' campaign making holiday season brighter for Nanaimo hospital patients & staff
NANAIMO - It's about to get a whole lot brighter around the hospital. The Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation are beginning, and expanding, their annual Light the Trees fundraiser, which sees h...
Nov 30, 2022