Tag Archives: Community
Addiction treatment centre in Parksville unanimously approved
PARKSVILLE - One final vote signaled the end of debate for a much-discussed addiction treatment centre on the edge of Parksville's downtown. Council gave its unanimous blessing for a 19 bed Island Hea...
Feb 27, 2024
'We need to catch up:' Western Forest Products increases focus on value-added products
LADYSMITH - A newly unveiled lumber drying machine at Western Forest Products' Saltair Sawmill represents an important transition for Vancouver Island's largest private sector employer. WFP president ...
Feb 26, 2024
Multiple guns, ammo seized after extended police standoff at Cedar home
NANAIMO - An extended standoff between police and a man barricaded inside a home ended safely.Local Mounties, members of the RCMP Emergency Response Team, and crisis negotiators were called to a resid...
Feb 26, 2024
Repeat, violent offender wanted by Nanaimo RCMP
NANAIMO - Local Mounties are searching for a man accused of several violent crimes in the region.Arrest warrants were issued for 38-year-old Curtis Jesse Houle on three charges for assault with a weap...
Feb 26, 2024
VIU Mariners men and women capture PACWEST volleyball gold
NEW WESTMINSTER - The VIU Mariners won double gold at the PACWEST volleyball provincials.Both the men's and women's teams started their tournaments with semifinal appearances against Camosun.The men r...
Feb 25, 2024
Free mid-Island income tax filing service ramps up for another year
NANAIMO - Dedicated volunteers are getting prepared to ease tax time anxiety for those requiring additional support.Provided by Volunteer Nanaimo since the late 1990's, people on low and fixed incomes...
Feb 25, 2024
Clippers battle back to earn point in 5-4 shootout loss to Cowichan Valley
NANAIMO - The Clippers erased a 3-0 and 4-1 deficit but had to settle for a single point in a 5-4 shootout loss to the Capitals.Spencer Shugrue with two goals and Luke Lavery with another, gave Cowich...
Feb 24, 2024
Coldest Night of the Year looking to set new donation records for Nanaimo & Oceanside
NANAIMO - The biggest fundraiser for the Island Crisis Care Society (ICCS) is back this weekend, and it's never too late to add your support.After receiving record-breaking donations in 2023, the annu...
Feb 24, 2024
Clippers double Capitals 4-2 despite giving up 47 shots
NANAIMO - The Clippers had outstanding performances from a trio of players in a 4-2 win over Cowichan Valley.Goalie Chazz Nixon stopped 45 of 47 shots and was named the first star in the victory.Nanai...
Feb 23, 2024
'Probably not the highest price we're going to pay:' refinery repairs adding to gas pump pain
NANAIMO - Mid-Island motorists might have noticed the slow increase in gas prices this week, and experts say it hasn't peaked yet.Oil refinery repairs in Washington state and the recent temporary clos...
Feb 23, 2024