Tag Archives: Community
Revised Lantzville long-term care complex advances to public hearing
LANTZVILLE - Despite reservations about neighbourhood impacts, an envisioned large publicly funded long-term care facility proposed for Lantzville's southern edge is off to the next stage. On Wednesda...
Nov 17, 2025
Clippers suffer first setback in seven games on the road in Chilliwack
NANAIMO - The Clippers had a good start to their game against Chilliwack, but were done in by a strong Chiefs second period that proved to be decisive.After Nanaimo's Patrick Fortune and the Chiefs Ad...
Nov 16, 2025
Annual Fill the Boots campaign to lift holiday spirit
PARKSVILLE - Eight local fire departments throughout the Oceanside region or joining forces to help stamp out hunger and put smiles on the faces of children this holiday season. Led by Parksville Fire...
Nov 15, 2025
Clippers continue winning ways in Langley
NANAIMO - The Clippers have points in six consecutive hockey games after beating the Langley Rivermen 6-3.With a record of 5-0-1 in their last six games the team is alone in second place in the Coasta...
Nov 15, 2025
Parking lot paving complete at Neck Point Park & Serauxmen Stadium
NANAIMO - Vehicular access is once again unrestricted at north Nanaimo's Neck Point Park following paving work to vastly upgrade the parking lot and improve pedestrian safety. Charlotte Davis, the Cit...
Nov 14, 2025
Nanaimo pickleball tournament raising money for Loaves and Fishes Food Bank
NANAIMO - Patty Tougas wanted to find a way for her pickleball community to help people in need. The idea spawned the first annual Pickle for Hunger pickleball tournament in support of the Nanaimo Loa...
Nov 14, 2025
'More complicated, more difficult:' advocates say Nanaimo healthcare deficits hindering economic growth
NANAIMO - A lack of healthcare options on central Vancouver Island is not just hurting our health, it's actively harming the economy. The position was one of the key takeaways from the Health Forward ...
Nov 14, 2025
Missing Nanaimo man found dead alongside Island Hwy.
NANAIMO - An investigation is underway following the discovery of a missing man's body beside a busy portion of highway in Nanaimo. RCMP officers closed the southbound lanes of Hwy. 19A, between Turne...
Nov 13, 2025
'We don't have to hide anymore:' individual support no longer reduced for B.C. couples on disability
NANAIMO - Those receiving disability assistance in B.C. will soon no longer have to worry about an intimate relationship impacting how much support they receive. Couples in which both partners receive...
Nov 13, 2025
Larioza takes over as Clippers captain
NANAIMO - The Clippers made a change to their on ice leadership last week by naming Nathan Larioza as team captain. Former captain Carson Lesiuk was moved to Powell River, and eventually traded to Coq...
Nov 13, 2025