Category Archives: Nanaimo
Local bosses prepare for daring drop over Nanaimo River to raise money for brain injury survivors
NANAIMO - For those registered to jump at Toss the Boss in mid-October, here are two pieces of advice: don't think, and don't look down.Over 30 teams are registered for the third annual fundraiser for...
Oct 02, 2023
'So emotional:' Tour de Rock rolls into Nanaimo
NANAIMO - The 2023 Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock is making its way into the Harbour City. The fundraising ride for the Canadian Cancer Society will stop at the Nanaimo No. 1 Fire Station at the corner ...
Oct 01, 2023
Welcome pole unveiled at former Snuneymuxw village site
NANAIMO - A well known local Indigenous carver is sharing the story of the strong ties between Snuneymuxw First Nation and Nanaimo's Hammond Bay area. Xwtaluwnuc, an ancient SFN village site, is home ...
Sep 30, 2023
Events planned across the mid-Island to honour National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
NANAIMO - The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is upon as once again, the third year Sept. 30 has been officially recognized to honour the victims and survivors of residential schools.A numbe...
Sep 30, 2023
Nature Trust of BC to take over Englishman River property, community pathway to be created
PARKSVILLE - Prime ecologically sensitive land adjacent to the Englishman River will be preserved.A partnership between the City of Parksville and The Nature Trust of BC outlined a plan to conserve 13...
Sep 29, 2023
'It's a real big addition to our program:' VIU men's hockey team travels to Alaska for exhibition games
NANAIMO - The Vancouver Island University's men's hockey team is getting a healthy serving of life and hockey all rolled into one jam-packed weekend. The Nanaimo-based British Columbia Intercollegiate...
Sep 29, 2023
BGC Central Vancouver Island expanding Nanaimo youth programs with federal grant
NANAIMO - Federal grant money will help BGC Central Vancouver Island (BGCCVI) expand its current free programming to reach more young people in need. Over $177,000 was formally awarded by Nanaimo City...
Sep 29, 2023
Quadriplegic man hand-cycling across Canada receives heroes welcome in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Hundreds of students at a Nanaimo school raised their gym's decibel level for a quadriplegic man nearing the end of an inspiring journey. Kevin Mills, 43, stopped by Departure Bay Elementary...
Sep 28, 2023
Masking to be required in B.C. health care settings
NANAIMO - The B.C. government wants people to be prepared for the upcoming respiratory illness season, and that includes protecting those who are most vulnerable.Medical mask-wearing will once again b...
Sep 28, 2023
'It's pretty incredible:' Tour de Rock riders amazed and energized ahead of Oceanside stop
PARKSVILLE - The 2023 Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock is officially in motion, with riders snaking their way down Vancouver Island and into Oceanside Thursday.The 19 riders, made up of Vancouver Island-b...
Sep 28, 2023