Business & Economy

Nanaimo Dragon Boat Festival launches anticipated summer events season

NANAIMO - For the first time in two long years, summer events season in Nanaimo will feel a lot closer to normal.The Nanaimo Dragon Boat Festival's return marks the first of three major events on the ...

Jul 09, 2022

Donation bolsters Nanaimo's popular Take a Hike program

NANAIMO - Backed by strong reviews from participants, a sizable $15,000 donation is providing much-needed support for a program gaining momentum in Nanaimo.United Way of B.C. supplied the monetary gif...

Jul 07, 2022

Nanaimo based food bank hopes for cash injection to fuel increased need

NANAIMO - Food banks typically see increased clients and attention around the winter holidays, however the need during the summer is also brisk, especially now.Nanaimo Loaves and Fishes Community Food...

Jul 02, 2022

Forty-one catalytic converters stolen through Oceanside so far in 2022

PARKSVILLE - They're valuable and quick to remove, making catalytic converters easy pickings for local thieves.A rash of the thefts have occurred through the first months of 2022, sometimes in bunches...

Jun 30, 2022

Lantzville man ordered to pay COVID fine for hosting unsanctioned event

NANAIMO - A provincial court judge didn't buy Stanley Pottie's version of events in dispute of a $2,300 fine during the height of COVID-19 restrictions. Judge Justine Saunders ruled Pottie broke provi...

Jun 20, 2022

Drug policy group stops in Nanaimo for dialogue amid ongoing public health emergency

NANAIMO -A country-wide plan to open up dialogue about the overdose crisis stopped in Nanaimo for its first in-person session.The Getting to Tomorrow: Ending the Overdose Crisis project consists of 18...

Jun 17, 2022

Feds suspend vaccination mandates, local municipalities ditch requirements for employees

NANAIMO - Unvaccinated Canadians will soon be able to move more freely around the country and abroad.Starting June 20 the federal government will suspend COVID-19 vaccine mandates for domestic and out...

Jun 14, 2022

Travel changes for Hwy. 4 corridor between Alberni and Tofino-Ucluelet

NANAIMO - A seemingly endless project to extensively upgrade Hwy. 4 road surfacing at Kennedy Hill is taking another step toward completion.Beginning June 30 and running through Sept. 5, crews will op...

Jun 10, 2022

SD68 poised to re-open Rutherford elementary & adjust catchment to address enrolment crunch

NANAIMO - Continued growth in the city's north end will likely force the re-opening of a school closed just a few years ago.School District 68's business committee voted unanimously for a proposal to ...

Jun 09, 2022

Recruitment drive successful in bringing new family doctors to the Comox Valley

COURTENAY -The Comox Valley is seeing success in bringing new family doctors thanks to a collaborative recruitment task force.Comox city councillor Dr. Jonathan Kerr is part of the recruitment drive a...

Jun 07, 2022