Author Archives: Ian Holmes

NANAIMO - Following a prior federal government pledge to relinquish nearly 200 acres of vacant land, Snuneymuxw First Nation has officially assumed control of strategically located properties with int...

NANAIMO - Students punched beyond their weight class to draw attention to the legacy of Canadian Legend Terry Fox. Marking the 45th anniversary of the Marathon of Hope, all 38 schools within Nanaimo L...

NANAIMO - An organization with an extensive track record serving the Harbour City is celebrating its storied past, while also focusing on significant future change. Felice Cavallotti Lodge, a cultural...

NANAIMO - A mediator is expected to bring the two sides together in a contract dispute between Hullo Ferries and its unionized workforce. Hullo Ferries announced on the morning of Friday, Sept. 5, it ...

NANAIMO - Concerns are rising for a Nanaimo man and his girlfriend, believed to be travelling on a sailboat and haven't been heard from in nearly a month. Robert Stalker, 30, and Julie De Myer, 33, we...

NANAIMO - Citing a communication breakdown with his father, a man was fined $1,500 and banned from being responsible for an animal for five years after neglecting his young dog. Sean Scott Modeste, 27...

PARKSVILLE - A pair of costly scams came to the attention of Oceanside RCMP in mid-July, including a Qualicum Beach senior, who was swindled out of over $50,000. Oceanside RCMP Sgt. Shane Worth said t...

NANAIMO - Dave Lawrence's first year of complimentary haircuts and handing out supplies drew about 75 school-aged kids to his Victoria Crescent shop. Around 300 kids show up annually now, with Diana K...

NANAIMO - A man accused of beating a leashed German Shepherd late last month has been arrested, following a public tip. Nanaimo RCMP reported a 36-year-old man was taken into police custody on the aft...

CAMPBELL RIVER - A lengthy jail sentence was applied to a woman who pleaded guilty in connection to highly publicized drug busts in Campbell River. Leah Marie Lewis, 57, was handed 13 years behind bar...