Community

City of Parksville resprouting tree rebate program

PARKSVILLE - A financial incentive has been re-introduced in Parksville in an effort to expand the tree canopy.A tree rebate program is available for a fourth year in Parksville, involving up to $50 t...

Mar 03, 2022

'We just started last week:' recently re-opened restaurant hit by overnight theft

NANAIMO - An overnight break in is the latest setback for a local restaurant trying to survive a gauntlet of challenges.Flavours of India on Franklyn St. in downtown Nanaimo was broken into overnight ...

Mar 02, 2022

New north Nanaimo townhouse development proceeds, traffic concerns raised

NANAIMO - City Council isn't standing in the way of a new townhouse development in north Nanaimo, at least not for now.A development permit was unanimously granted to a 35 townhouse development off Ta...

Mar 02, 2022

VIDEO: Clippers staying in Coastal Division race despite short bench

NANAIMO - The Clippers finished the month of February with a 5-4-0-1 record.They did so missing their top player in each position for several games.'Assistant coach Ken McPhalen said other players hav...

Mar 02, 2022

Duke Point ferry terminal closed on Saturday, service re-routed to Departure Bay

NANAIMO - A major ferry terminal linking Nanaimo and the Lower Mainland will be closed for maintenance on Saturday, March 5.As a result, BC Ferries will re-rout the route to the Departure Bay terminal...

Mar 02, 2022

Self-management message pushed with existing COVID restrictions under review

NANAIMO - While COVID-19 health restrictions in B.C. are remaining in place for now, a carrot continues to dangle indicating more easements are coming.Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry opened...

Mar 01, 2022

Daily drop-in centre approved by Nanaimo Council despite numerous objections

NANAIMO - A daily drop-in centre for those in Nanaimo living on the street will continue through March after eleventh hour funding was approved.City Councillors heard concerns and debated for over an ...

Mar 01, 2022

Nanaimo Gymnastics School returns to live events after near two year absence

NANAIMO - After almost 24 months without live competition students at the Nanaimo Gymnastics School scored well in their return.Ten local gymnasts performed at the Christy Fraser Memorial Invitational...

Mar 01, 2022

SD68 to examine north Nanaimo capacity crunch

NANAIMO - Added pressure caused by ever-rising enrolment at several Nanaimo will be under close examination over the next several months.Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools trustees unanimously agreed to...

Mar 01, 2022

'We often see the mom in tears:' Prom Closet returns to ease graduating stress

NANAIMO - A group of dedicated volunteers armed with a large selection of formal wear are devoted to reducing anxiety about the perfect prom.Prom Closet Nanaimo returns for its eighth year, offering o...

Feb 28, 2022