Tag Archives: Community
'It's just constant noise:' Extension Rd. traffic calming looks to cut excessive speeding
NANAIMO - Long-suffering residents along a major road south of the city are one step closer to a quieter neighbourhood.A public consultation process will begin to decide on traffic calming along Exten...
May 03, 2021
VI Short Film Festival going virtual for 16th year
NANAIMO - A global pandemic can't stifle creativity. In fact, the Vancouver Island Short Film Festival is expected to be one of the most creative collection of films yet in its 16th year. Founder John...
May 03, 2021
60 new COVID-19 cases in Island Health; interval between vaccine doses likely to shrink
NANAIMO - The province says a substantial addition to vaccine supply could have positive ripple effects throughout B.C. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry on Monday, May 3 announced B.C. expec...
May 03, 2021
VIDEO: Hiker flown to safety after falling into Nile Creek
QUALICUM BEACH - Arrowsmith Search and Rescue crews retrieved a woman who'd fallen from a remote hiking trail into Nile Creek below.Arrowsmith SAR manager Ken Neden said he and colleagues stretchered ...
May 03, 2021
Nanaimo ReStore expanding as donations flood in during pandemic
NANAIMO - A valuable spot for donated goods and furniture is getting a freshcoat of paint and much more. Habitat for Humanity's ReStore is expanding within its existing complex on the corner of Mostar...
May 03, 2021
Seed library providing Nanaimo gardens a jump start on summer
NANAIMO - The spring planting season is firmly underway on Vancouver Island.The downtown Nanaimo branch of the Vancouver Island Regional Library is looking to give local gardeners a leg up this year w...
May 02, 2021
Clippers troubles with Grizzlies continue in 6-1 loss
PORT ALBERNI - The Clippers suffered their third 6-1 loss to the Grizzlies this season on May 1.With one game remaining in the six game season series the Grizzlies have taken four of the five matchups...
May 01, 2021
Air quality upgrades nearly wrap decade-long journey for Nanaimo-Ladysmith schools
NANAIMO - Extensive upgrades at a Nanaimo school won't be the only work done to better protect students.A new, high-efficiency HVAC system will be included as part of seismic upgrades to Cilaire eleme...
May 01, 2021
Three late goals sink Clippers in 4-3 loss to Bulldogs
NANAIMO - Three goals against in a span of 3:26 was the difference in the Clippers 4-3 defeat at the hands of the Alberni Valley Bulldogs.Goals by Luke Lavery in the first, Brody Waters in the second ...
Apr 30, 2021
Nanaimo-trained weightlifter earns double gold at Canadian nationals
NANAIMO - A change in scenery and routine hasn't deterred a locally trained weightlifter from her march towards some lofty goals.Georgia Cameron won two gold medals at the recent Canadian Junior Natio...
Apr 30, 2021