Author Archives: Daryl Major
'A little bit short-sighted:' VIU professor unhappy with decision to shutter programs
NANAIMO - Reduced enrolment numbers leading to a deep deficit has caused Vancouver Island University to cancel some programs, with more in the process of being phased out. On the chopping block are a ...
Mar 25, 2024
Free Nanaimo workshop series beginning with in-depth look at scammer strategies
NANAIMO - A rise in online and phone scams targeting people across the region is prompting one local group to try a more direct approach to get information to those who need it. Brechin United Church ...
Mar 18, 2024
'It's an honour:' Prom Closet Nanaimo ready for another grad season
NANAIMO - The start of spring also means the unofficial kick-off to prom season, as graduates prepare for the final celebration of their school years. Local volunteer-run organization Prom Closet Nana...
Mar 15, 2024
'A really strong buy local culture' driving Nanaimo markets' $19M economic contribution
NANAIMO - Mid-Island farmer's markets continue to punch well above their weight compared to similar events elsewhere in the province. A new study by the B.C. Association of Farmers' Markets and UNBC s...
Mar 14, 2024
Nanaimo girl honoured for helping save grandfather's life
NANAIMO - A family enjoying an outing at sun-filled Maffeo Sutton Park likely wouldn't have been possible without the actions of a quick-thinking girl. Lucia Dell, 7, was at Beban Park Pool with her y...
Mar 13, 2024
'A great networking opportunity:' Nanaimo career fair links local job seekers with marine employers
NANAIMO - It's an event seen to carry as much value for job seekers as it does for employers. The 5th Port Connect Marine Career Fair is Wednesday, March 13 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Port The...
Mar 11, 2024
Man jailed for violent Nanaimo home invasion, firearms offence
NANAIMO - A three year jail sentence has been levied against a man for a pair of incidents, including a south end home invasion. Kyle Robert Alex, 37, was sentenced on Wednesday, March 6 in provincial...
Mar 08, 2024
Fixing Nanaimo sinkhole presents unique challenges
NANAIMO - While the source of the problem isn't surprising, addressing it is proving to be trickier than expected. Discovered by a concerned resident in mid January, the City is working in coordinatio...
Mar 07, 2024
Redesign of Parksville's Island Hwy seen as avenue to better connect downtown and waterfront
PARKSVILLE - Local residents are getting another opportunity to shape the future of the community, and how people move through it. A second round of public consultation and surveys began Tuesday, Marc...
Mar 06, 2024
'It can be really difficult:' free Nanaimo dental clinic breaking down care barriers
NANAIMO - Breaking down stigma and barriers to provide easier access to dental services is the main goal behind a free dental clinic. Vancouver Island University's dental hygiene and child and youth c...
Feb 29, 2024