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Safety enhancements to begin for Cathedral Grove stretch of Hwy. 4

PARKSVILLE - While anticipated big ticket improvements aren't scheduled imminently, work has begun to improve safety through the often congested Cathedral Grove section of Hwy. 4.A statement from the ...

Jun 20, 2022

Hundreds of classic cars return to Qualicum Beach for legendary Father's Day event

QUALICUM BEACH - Clearly there's pent up demand among classic car enthusiasts looking to show off their prized possessions.A record number of over 620 registrants are signed up for the 29th anniversar...

Jun 19, 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

Mistaken identity over stolen truck leads to baseball bat attack in Lantzville

NANAIMO - An case of mistaken identity escalated quickly to involve a baseball bat, a broken window and several tense moments.The incident, which was captured on video, occurred on Friday, June 10 aro...

Jun 17, 2022

Improved public washrooms and picnic shelter re-open at Ladysmith's Transfer Beach Park

LADYSMITH - A provincial fund designed to jolt tourism defendant communities resulted in key new additions to Ladysmith's signature public gathering place.The Town announced significant portions of im...

Jun 17, 2022

'A game changer for the organization:' new practice facility helping VI Raiders ready for 2022 season

NANAIMO - The VI Raiders have finished spring camp and have fast forwarded into their player signing window.Camp featured nearly 60 athletes at the end of May and general manager Josh Williams said he...

Jun 17, 2022

Regional District pays tribute to longtime area director

NANAIMO - A commemorative plaque now stands at Extension Miners Community Park in recognition of a longtime local politician who passed away last fall.A plaque in the honour of Maureen Young was unvei...

Alex Rawnsley Jun 16, 2022

Vancouver named host city for 2026 FIFA World Cup

VANCOUVER - The world is coming to B.C. once more.FIFA confirmed on Thursday, June 16, Vancouver had been chosen as one of the locations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, to be co-hosted by Canada, Mexico ...

Jun 16, 2022

RCMP seize two loaded guns in separate incidents in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Local Mounties removed two modified guns off the street, following two separate incidents occurring on the same day. On Tuesday, June 14 shortly after 8 a.m., a bike patrol officer noticed s...

Jun 16, 2022

Former education assistant pleads guilty to sex offences against children

NANAIMO - A man who used his position of trust to sexually exploit three children admitted to his offences.Glen Murray Massick, 46, pleaded guilty to two charges of invitation to sexual touching a per...

Jun 16, 2022