Tag Archives: Business & Economy

PARKSVILLE - Local citizens had their chance to voice opinions about a proposed addiction treatment centre in downtown Parksville. An open house for a proposed 24/7 addictions treatment facility was h...

NANAIMO - Sports, cultural events, an expansive vendor market and family fun headline a busy weekend at Snuneymuxw First Nation's south Nanaimo No. 1 reserve. The First Nation is debuting Snuneymuxw D...

NANAIMO - Hidden treasures will be lining city streets with the return of Reuse Rendezvous.On Saturday, July 22 and Sunday July 23, people are invited to place their no longer wanted usable items at t...

NANAIMO - A new study into farmer's markets province-wide highlighted considerable financial and community benefits provided by one of the Island's biggest such offerings. Cedar Farmers Market draws o...

NANAIMO - The province provided an update on the wildfire and drought situation across B.C. on Tuesday, as Vancouver Island reached drought level 5, the most severe level on the scale.Minister of emer...

QUALICUM BEACH - In response to a glaring lack of child care options in the Oceanside area, a purpose-built facility in Qualicum Beach is now open.Into the Woods Early Child Care Studio (IWECCS) is a ...

NANAIMO - Following a cross-Pacific journey and a stop in Victoria, a pair of passenger-only ferries to create a new travel option between Nanaimo and Vancouver are finally home. Both the spuhls (pron...

PARKSVILLE - More than 100,000 people are expected to view this year's creations as the annual Parksville Beach Festival gets underway at Parksville's Community Park.The Sand Sculpting Competition &am...

NANAIMO - While Paul Wu's world has been turned upside down lately, he's not complaining about it. The NDSS graduate was accepted to UBC to pursue a computer sciences degree, but that all changed in M...

NANAIMO - Whether homemade boats float or sink, everybody wins at the annual Silly Boat Regatta taking over Maffeo Sutton Park this weekend.Founded in 1984 by radio station CHUB AM 1570, participants ...