Category Archives: Nanaimo

NANAIMO - While he's no longer alive to accept an award for years of environmental advocacy, Rob Lawrance's legacy continues inspiring people to make the world a more sustainable place.Lawrance, the f...

PARKSVILLE - Oceanside beaches will soon be off-limits to dogs due to migrating birds.Beginning Wednesday, Feb. 15, beaches within the Parksville-Qualicum Beach Wildlife Management Area (PQBWMA) will ...

NANAIMO - A local business operator had a notable fine levied against them for how it handled an on-site rodent infestation, resulting in a serious illness to an employee.A WorkSafe BC penalty summary...

NANAIMO - One of the city's most popular parks now has enhanced amenities.Long-called-for washroom and changing facilities officially opened at Neck Point Park on Friday, Feb. 10, replacing a single o...

PARKSVILLE - A community icon in the Oceanside region is set to receive some posthumous honours.Phil St. Luke passed away in mid-January at the age of 70, leaving behind a near-endless legacy of commu...

NANAIMO - The Nanaimo Art Gallery is looking for more space to serve the community. The gallery, located at 150 Commercial St. and founded in 1976, has been consulting with the City and the community ...

QUALICUM BEACH - Following immense pressure from unhappy residents, councillors in Qualicum Beach are moving swiftly to address the strength of streetlights on a complaint basis.Following a marathon d...

NANAIMO - Snuneymuxw First Nation is gearing up to host the Junior All Native Tournament (JANT) for the first time in eight years.JANT is an annual basketball tournament dating back to 1960, showcasin...

NANAIMO - A convicted drug trafficker has avoided prison, but will remain under close supervision. Chad Michael Kirk, 38, was sentenced to two years house arrest, followed by three years probation aft...

QUALICUM BEACH - A flimsy excuse for speeding didn't help a local senior escape a hefty fine. Oceanside Mounties conducting traffic enforcement on Village Way, outside of Kwalikum Secondary School, ca...