Nanaimo

'Functionally broken:' union boss sounds off on sour relationship with BC Ferries

NANAIMO - Claiming BC Ferries is ignoring a contractually enshrined overtime provision, the union president representing 4,000 employees says an ongoing conflict is compounding already low morale. Eri...

Alex Rawnsley Nov 07, 2023

Skyrocketing overdose calls spark increased Nanaimo Fire Rescue responses

NANAIMO - Local fire crews continue to be strained by ever-increasing overdose call-outs every year.City councillors heard from Nanaimo Fire Rescue (NFR) chief Tim Doyle on Monday, Nov. 6, on how loca...

Alex Rawnsley Nov 07, 2023

Local cadets to hold all-night vigil at Nanaimo Cenotaph

NANAIMO - Local cadets will once again be standing guard for those who served leading up to the Nanaimo Remembrance Day ceremonies.Members from the Royal Canadian Air Cadets 205 Collishaw Squadron wil...

Alex Rawnsley Nov 07, 2023

Multi-family housing proposal draws concerns at Parksville public hearing

PARKSVILLE - Several area residents are opposed to converting a wooded single-family zoned lot near Wembley Mall into a dense multi-family development.Seven people, most of whom declared living in the...

Alex Rawnsley Nov 06, 2023

Grant money secured to progress Qualicum Beach waterfront walkway

QUALICUM BEACH - A considerable injection of funds is further financing a key part of the Oceanside waterfront. The provincial government awarded the Town of Qualicum Beach $519,833 from their Destina...

Alex Rawnsley Nov 06, 2023

Gabriola Island man beaming with his newly minted UFO-themed coin

GABRIOLA ISLAND - One of Vancouver Island's most well-known UFO stories is now immortalized in a new coin through a local graphic designer. Patrick Belanger linked up with the Royal Canadian Mint rece...

Daryl Major Nov 06, 2023

Nanaimo River Hatchery event shines spotlight on critical resource

NANAIMO - Raising money for vulnerable salmon populations in a fun, educational setting is what you can expect at the annual Spawning Day Fundraiser south of Nanaimo.Nanaimo River Hatchery hosts the e...

Nov 05, 2023

Pumpkin cannons primed and ready to fire at explosive Nanaimo fundraiser

NANAIMO - Pumpkins beware...your days are numbered.Alair Homes, in partnership with VMAC Solutions and a host of sponsors are holding the 4th annual Great Pumpkin Toss at Meadow Creek Community Park, ...

Nov 04, 2023

Temporary events shelter to be added to Ladysmith's Transfer Beach Park

LADYSMITH - Funding has been approved for a new addition to Ladysmith's waterfront.The Town announced a $50,000 grant through an Island Coastal Economic Trust (ICET) is funding what's known as a Saddl...

Nov 03, 2023

'Gave the ultimate sacrifice:' poppy campaign in full-swing ahead of Remembrance Day

NANAIMO - The poppies are out ahead of Remembrance Day.Collection boxes and stalls are popping up into the community with Royal Canadian Legions spearheading the campaigns which traditionally start on...

Nov 03, 2023