Nanaimo

'There is no increased risks of complications:' pregnant women, new mothers urged to get vaccinated

NANAIMO - Those who are pregnant, breast feeding or planning a pregnancy should feel comfortable being vaccinated against COVID-19.Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry told a media briefing on T...

Sep 21, 2021

VI Raiders hurting following major equipment theft at Comox Park

NANAIMO - The VI Raiders Football Club have suffered a major setback early into their season.Local Mounties said between 10 p.m. on Tuesday, Sep. 14 and 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sep. 15, one person or ...

Sep 21, 2021

Solving the Nanaimo-Ladysmith stalemate, next steps for Canada's 44th Parliament

NANAIMO - Residents in the mid-Island riding of Nanaimo-Ladysmith were no closer to finding out who their MP will be at 10 p.m. than they were at 7 a.m. on election day.With all polls reporting their ...

Sep 21, 2021

Nanaimo-Ladysmith too close to call as Johns cruises to third Courtenay-Alberni win

NANAIMO - The expert predictions of a tight, three-way race in Nanaimo-Ladysmith have come to fruition.Conservative Tamara Kronis and NDP Lisa Marie Barron remained separated by only a handful of vote...

Alex Rawnsley Sep 20, 2021

LIVE: Election night results and reaction from the mid-Island

NANAIMO - The polls have officially closed and counting is underway across the country.It's unlikely however election night will provide a winner federally, or even in some key local ridings such as N...

Alex Rawnsley Sep 20, 2021

Active COVID-19 cases drop considerably on mid island

NANAIMO - While 80 new COVID cases were announced for the mid-Island region, the number of cases considered active regionally dropped considerably.Data from Island Health published on Monday, Sept. 20...

Sep 20, 2021

Experts forecast tight race in Nanaimo-Ladysmith as polls open

NANAIMO - Polls have opened on general voting day to elect the 44th Canadian Parliament.While the national race appears to be neck and neck between Liberal leader Justin Trudeau and Conservative leade...

Alex Rawnsley Sep 20, 2021

Parksville's Trevor Hirschfield returns home after Toyko Olympics

PARKSVILLE - A fourth visit to the Paralympics was unlike any other for a local Olympian.The Tokyo 2020 Paralympics wrapped up on Sept. 5 with Parksville's Trevor Hirschfield competing for Team Canada...

Sep 19, 2021

Annual Terry Fox Run goes virtual, new fundraising options available

NANAIMO - While Terry Fox runs across Canada look a lot different again this year for the 41st annual event, there are easy ways to donate toward cancer research.A virtual event Sunday, Sept 19 involv...

Alex Rawnsley Sep 19, 2021

Nanaimo United receives highest youth designation from Canada Soccer

NANAIMO - The Harbour City's local soccer club is now kicking it with the big boys.Canada Soccer recently bestowed upon Nanaimo United FC a National Youth Club License, recognizing the organization fo...

Sep 18, 2021