Tag Archives: Business & Economy

QUALICUM BEACH - Hundreds of vehicle enthusiasts are showing off their classic cars from as far back as the 1920's to modern day models in a festival like atmosphere.The 30th anniversary Seaside Cruiz...

NANAIMO - Due to ongoing safety concerns, Highway 4 at Cameron Lake is expected to remain closed for several more days. The transportation ministry revealed it expects single-lane alternating traffic ...

NANAIMO - Crews continue to hold the Cameron Bluffs wildfire from spreading.The wildfire has been burning since June 3 and remains out of control, increasing from 208 hectares in size on Friday, June ...

NANAIMO - The Cameron Bluffs fire east of Port Alberni is making life more difficult on motorists dependant on travelling to and from western Vancouver Island. An update from the Coastal Fire Centre F...

NANAIMO - A substantial infrastructure commitment by Telus for the Nanaimo market is part of a sizable province-wide commitment, the telecommunications giant announced. A Tuesday, June 6 news release ...

NANAIMO - Harnessing untapped potential among those with disabilities was the focus of a news conference in Nanaimo as National Accessibility Week concludes. Carla Qualtrough, federal minister of empl...

NANAIMO - Upwards of 300 contractors tasked with critical local pulp mill upgrades are also injecting life into the hospitality and restaurant sector. Paul Sadler, CEO of Nanaimo Forest Products, said...

NANAIMO - A substantial e-bike rebate program is being introduced province-wide, starting on June 1.Adults will be able to claim rebates ranging between $350 and $1,400 based on the purchaser's income...

NANAIMO - A program feeding students in School District 68 is increasingly relied upon by students to ensure their stomachs aren't empty during the school week. Since 2018 the Nanaimo-Ladysmith School...

NANAIMO - Following a signing ceremony, 102 acres of land was officially transferred back to Snuneymuxw First Nation (SFN).This is the follow-up of an agreement made in June of last year between SFN a...