Community

Lantzville council approve Clark/Medd development, aim to set record straight

LANTZVILLE - An extensive residential development in Lantzville received a contentious green light as Lantzville district councillors now look to clear the air.Councillors voted 3-2 in favour of a zon...

Nov 04, 2020

Newest Clipper repays faith with solid weekend performances

NANAIMO - New Clipper Keighan Gerrie made an immediate impact in a 1-1 weekend for the team.Gerrie had a goal and two assists in his Clippers debut which drew praise from his coach Darren Naylor."Keig...

Nov 03, 2020

Island Health records 5 new COVID cases

NANAIMO - Island Health sustained one of the largest daily increases in COVID-19 cases. Five new cases were confirmed by the health authority on Tuesday, Nov. 3. This is the largest increase during a ...

Nov 03, 2020

Historic lodge in Qualicum Beach to be demolished, councillors & residents raise concerns

QUALICUM BEACH - A landmark will soon be no more after more than 80 years on the Qualicum Beach waterfront, despite numerous citizens and town councillors expressing displeasure with the demolition pr...

Nov 03, 2020

B.C. records over 1,100 new COVID-19 cases through weekend, 9 in Island Health

NANAIMO - British Columbia has set a new record for COVID-19 cases over a three day period.Dr. Rka Gustafson, deputy public health officer, announced 1,120 new cases of the virus throughout the provin...

Nov 02, 2020

BC Housing steps in to co-operate rundown Fifth St. housing project

NANAIMO - BC Housing has stepped in to operate a dilapidated affordable housing complex in Nanaimo's Harewood neighbourhood. The Sanala townhouses on the corner of Fifth St. and Georgia Ave., is in a ...

Nov 02, 2020

Nanaimo's 'Shady Mile' pumpkin display lights up Jingle Pot area

NANAIMO - It might look a little different than in years past, but the annual Shady Mile pumpkin display still draws a crowd.Coleen Budd, who has lived in the area since 2004, said the tradition has c...

Nov 01, 2020

Poppy campaign underway, Nanaimo Legion official expects reduced donations

NANAIMO - While a key fund-raiser for Canadians who fought for our freedom is likely in for a COVID-19 gut punch, a local legion official hopes people will answer their rallying cry.Lew Forth, preside...

Nov 01, 2020

Nanaimo RCMP focusing on Halloween house parties, enforcing health orders

NANAIMO - Police will have a different focus Halloween night due to a newly amended public health order. Nanaimo RCMP will join public health inspectors on ride-alongs on Saturday, Oct. 31, responding...

Alex Rawnsley Oct 31, 2020

Number of active COVID cases drop within Island Health, no new Island cases confirmed

NANAIMO - Two more people within Island Health have recovered from COVID-19. Data from the health authority released on Friday, Oct. 30 showed one less active case in both central and southern Vancouv...

Oct 30, 2020