Category Archives: Nanaimo
Local cadets to hold all-night vigil at Nanaimo Cenotaph
NANAIMO - Local cadets will once again be standing guard for those who served leading up to the Nanaimo Remembrance Day ceremonies.Members from the Royal Canadian Air Cadets 205 Collishaw Squadron wil...
Nov 07, 2023
Multi-family housing proposal draws concerns at Parksville public hearing
PARKSVILLE - Several area residents are opposed to converting a wooded single-family zoned lot near Wembley Mall into a dense multi-family development.Seven people, most of whom declared living in the...
Nov 06, 2023
Grant money secured to progress Qualicum Beach waterfront walkway
QUALICUM BEACH - A considerable injection of funds is further financing a key part of the Oceanside waterfront. The provincial government awarded the Town of Qualicum Beach $519,833 from their Destina...
Nov 06, 2023
Gabriola Island man beaming with his newly minted UFO-themed coin
GABRIOLA ISLAND - One of Vancouver Island's most well-known UFO stories is now immortalized in a new coin through a local graphic designer. Patrick Belanger linked up with the Royal Canadian Mint rece...
Nov 06, 2023
Nanaimo River Hatchery event shines spotlight on critical resource
NANAIMO - Raising money for vulnerable salmon populations in a fun, educational setting is what you can expect at the annual Spawning Day Fundraiser south of Nanaimo.Nanaimo River Hatchery hosts the e...
Nov 05, 2023
Pumpkin cannons primed and ready to fire at explosive Nanaimo fundraiser
NANAIMO - Pumpkins beware...your days are numbered.Alair Homes, in partnership with VMAC Solutions and a host of sponsors are holding the 4th annual Great Pumpkin Toss at Meadow Creek Community Park, ...
Nov 04, 2023
Temporary events shelter to be added to Ladysmith's Transfer Beach Park
LADYSMITH - Funding has been approved for a new addition to Ladysmith's waterfront.The Town announced a $50,000 grant through an Island Coastal Economic Trust (ICET) is funding what's known as a Saddl...
Nov 03, 2023
'Gave the ultimate sacrifice:' poppy campaign in full-swing ahead of Remembrance Day
NANAIMO - The poppies are out ahead of Remembrance Day.Collection boxes and stalls are popping up into the community with Royal Canadian Legions spearheading the campaigns which traditionally start on...
Nov 03, 2023
Nanaimo blogger & podcaster lands dream job with Vancouver Canucks
NANAIMO - From humble beginnings in a local basement writing and podcasting to now working for an NHL franchise, Nanaimo's Chris Faber said it's a dream come true. Faber, born and raised in the Harbou...
Nov 02, 2023
Provincial money coming to development of Woodgrove 'complete community'
NANAIMO - Provincial funding is being set aside locally for a closer look at the prospect of a Woodgrove "complete community". A $200,000 grant was given jointly to the City and Regional District of N...
Nov 02, 2023