Nanaimo

BC Ferries on summer hiring spree to fill 500 positions

NANAIMO - The annual summer hiring blitz from BC Ferries is underway.Ferries' spokesperson Deborah Marshall said it's the biggest in the company's history as they look to have enough people to handle ...

Mar 16, 2023

'Enough is enough:' Nanaimo residents rally for more action on keeping communities safe

NANAIMO - It was a clear, concise message from local residents fed up with violence in their community.Over 100 people gathered at Pearson Park near downtown Nanaimo on Thursday, March 16, pleading fo...

Mar 16, 2023

New downtown Nanaimo Marriott hotel officially opens

NANAIMO - Bookings are now being taken at the newest hotel on the central Island.The Courtyard by Marriott Nanaimo was declared officially open this week and is accepting guests, with online rates for...

Mar 16, 2023

Federal funding looks to boost cargo capacity at Port of Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Upwards of $600,000 in federal funding is designed to ensure supply chains which run through the central Island remain unbroken. Announced by transportation minister Omar Alghabra on Wednesd...

Daryl Major Mar 16, 2023

Conservative leader drives home plans for bail reform during stop in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Bail reform and tackling the growing drug toxicity crisis was top of mind for Pierre Poilievre during a stop on the central Island.The federal Conservative Party leader met with supporters a...

Mar 15, 2023

Errington equipment rental building 'a write-off' following evening fire

PARKSVILLE - The owner of a business suffered minor injuries after their shop caught fire Tuesday evening.Kitt Equipment Trailer Sales at 1093 Smithers Rd. caught fire around 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March ...

Mar 15, 2023

'There is much work to be done:' Snaw-Naw-As First Nation celebrating return of E&N Rail land

SNAW-NAW-AS - The return of nearly 11 acres of land previously designated for the E&N Rail Line is being celebrated as a historic occasion.In a statement delivered late Tuesday, March 15, Snaw-Naw...

Mar 15, 2023

'Break the cycle of offending:' province targeting repeat, violent offenders

VICTORIA - The Province is taking more action to stop the cycle of repeat, violent criminals moving in and out of the justice system. The Repeat Violent Offending Intervention Initiative (RVOII) will ...

Alex Rawnsley Mar 14, 2023

'Truly it's a home:' expansion of tuition waiver program opening more doors for former youth in care

NANAIMO - Expansion of a tuition waiver program targeting youth aging out of care is expected to break down more barriers to post-secondary education.Provincial minister of post-secondary education an...

Mar 14, 2023

Decision on E&N rail service postponed through new funding, land returned to Snaw-Naw-As First Nation

NANAIMO - The dream of rail being restored up and down Vancouver Island is staying alive. Pushed by a March 14 deadline set by the B.C. Court of Appeal in late 2021, the provincial government committe...

Alex Rawnsley Mar 14, 2023