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Hudson's Bay plans to sell up to 28 of its store leases to a B.C. mall owner who wants to launch "a new modern department store." Canada's oldest company said Friday it will seek court permission for ...
Alex Rawnsley May 24, 2025
QUALICUM BEACH - Dozens of events and activities are planned for the 47th annual Family Day festivities.The popular Quality Foods Festival of Lights fireworks display takes place on Qualicum Beach's p...
May 24, 2025
NANAIMO - Those interested in guiding the future of Mount Benson Regional Park (MBRP) are invited to provide their opinions for the prized green space. An open house at the park's Benson View Rd. park...
May 24, 2025
NANAIMO - A collection of artists in the city's north end are opening their homes, and studios for that matter to the public this weekend. The annual Hammond Bay Studio Tour is a free annual event hap...
May 23, 2025
NANAIMO - One of the world's most popular ride sharing platforms is finally arriving on central Vancouver Island. Uber announced it will begin service across B.C., including in Nanaimo and Oceanside, ...
Alex Rawnsley May 23, 2025
Editors note: this article contains details of sexual luring involving a child, which may not be suitable for some readers. Discretion is strongly advised. NANAIMO - Highly disturbing propositions mad...
Alex Rawnsley May 23, 2025
PARKSVILLE - Security camera footage helped lead to a quick arrest of a man well-known to local Mounties, after a rash of break and enters.Oceanside RCMP responded to a trio of calls along Riley Rd., ...
May 22, 2025
NANAIMO - Faced with the choice of letting the facility fall apart or gradually fund critical repairs, local Councillors have said they have no choice but to act swiftly. City Councillors gave their s...
Alex Rawnsley May 22, 2025
NANAIMO - It was a busy morning for local firefighters, with an encampment fire along the Nanaimo Parkway causing some minor delays. Nanaimo Fire Rescue crews were called to the Aulds Rd. and Nanaimo ...
Alex Rawnsley May 22, 2025
PARKSVILLE - Amendments are being requested to allow a neighbourhood-scale grocery store to be built in the city's south end.Envisioned to be located adjacent to a substantial three-building, 233-unit...
Alex Rawnsley May 22, 2025