Nanaimo

'Almost this sense of guilt:' Nanaimo Ukrainians watch on helplessly as homeland invaded by Russian forces

NANAIMO - As Russian troops and missiles continue to poor into Ukraine, part of an unprovoked assault on the country, Ukrainians abroad are watching on helplessly.Father Yuriy Vyshnevskyy of the Ukran...

Feb 27, 2022

Second season of 'Resident Alien' returns to Ladysmith streets

LADYSMITH - While it causes some disruption in the community, the return of a sizeable television production continues to be a big win.Filming of eight, season two episodes of Resident Alien will take...

Feb 26, 2022

Development proposal off Turner road endorsed by Nanaimo Council

NANAIMO - A plan add further density to a portion of north Nanaimo received resounding support from councilors. Re-zoning two properties on Nelson Rd. beside Randerson Ridge Elementary School made it ...

Feb 26, 2022

Donors raise nearly $5M to protect eagle habitat in French Creek

NANAIMO - Following a long journey, Vancouver Island's first eagle reserve is within striking range of taking flight.Years of fundraising dwindled the required funds to purchase 18 acres of land in th...

Feb 25, 2022

Routley, Osbourne see new roles as BC Government shuffles cabinet

VICTORIA - A small cabinet shuffle announced by Premier John Horgan involved a pair of MLA's exchanging ministerial duties.Josie Osbourne was appointed the first ever minister of land, water and resou...

Feb 25, 2022

Nanaimo-Ladysmith school district investigates expanding before & after school care

NANAIMO - Providing additional on-site before and after school care in the Nanaimo-Ladysmith public school system will be further explored.During its regular board meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 23, Distr...

Feb 25, 2022

High-profile north Nanaimo development proposal receives near unanimous Council support

NANAIMO -A much anticipated public hearing on a potential major development in the city's north end passed a key hurdle.The proposed change, re-designating the 42-acre Green Thumb Garden Centre site n...

Feb 24, 2022

Cell service temporarily interrupted after 'suspicious fire' at tower near Nanaimo airport

NANAIMO - Some cell customers remain temporarily without access to service on their phones after a fire at a local tower.A Telus staff member alerted authorities of an issue at the site on McGillivary...

Feb 24, 2022

Parksville Beach Festival 'roaring' back as summer event staple

PARKSVILLE - One of the largest events on the summer calendar is returning after a two year pause.The Parksville Beach Festival, highlighted by the world famous sand sculpture competition, will attrac...

Feb 24, 2022

More nurses being trained in Nanaimo to combat ongoing staff shortages

NANAIMO - New, provincially funded nursing positions at Vancouver Island University are seen as a major win to re-stock the stretched-thin health care industry.The province announced on Sunday, Feb. 2...

Feb 24, 2022