Category Archives: Nanaimo

PARKSVILLE - An integral society serving the Oceanside region for nearly 60 years hopes to have a new bus in the coming months to connect clients with their services. The Society of Organized Services...

NANOOSE BAY - A 79-year-old Qualicum Beach man is dead after a collision between a group of cyclists and a pickup truck on Friday morning.Oceanside RCMP report three cyclists were riding on Marina Way...

NANAIMO - One year ago, Vancouver Island Pro Wrestling (VIPW) co-owner BJ Laredo was equal parts nervous and excited. With significant resources committed to staging WrestleFest at Frank Crane Arena, ...

PARKSVILLE - Several mid-Island charities were recipients of provincial grants for healthy youth social development and help those dealing with traumatic loss. A grant of $40,000 was awarded to Parksv...

NANAIMO - A new judge has been appointed to begin hearing cases shortly within the heavily strained provincial court docket in Nanaimo. Colleen Spier will join the Nanaimo Provincial Court, effective ...

NANAIMO - Those living in a Nanaimo long-term care home are once again able to venture out into the community on a fully-accessible bus. Dufferin Place Long Term Care Centre was without dedicated tran...

PARKSVILLE - A colourful and elaborate labyrinth located on Parksville's waterfront was recently renewed with a fresh coat of paint and new artwork, thanks to dedicated community members. Located at t...

PARKSVILLE - The biggest pizza possible is first on the to-do list for central Vancouver Island's newest millionaire.Lee Ann Nahanee claimed her $1 million prize on Wednesday, June 4, winning the Gold...

DEEP BAY - An apparent propane explosion injured three people aboard a sailboat, while the destroyed vessel sank at Deep Bay Marina. It happened on Thursday, June 5 shortly after 10 a.m. at the marina...

NANAIMO - Sweeping changes are coming to Vancouver Island University in a bid to right the financial ship as part of a daunting deficit mitigation plan (DMP).The post-secondary institution confirmed a...