Tag Archives: Community
Budget discussions well underway as Council's mull property tax increases
NANAIMO - Discussions at Council tables across the mid-Island are underway, to decide how to pay for projects and services over the next five years.Property tax rate increases, which form the majority...
Nov 27, 2024
'Customer service is number one:' Parksville hotel manager wins hospitality honour
PARKSVILLE - With more than 330 hotels across Canada to compete with, a Parksville hotel manager well known for his friendly, helpful demeanor came out on top. Jack Chambers, front desk manager at Bay...
Nov 26, 2024
Fall storms cause gas price surge across B.C., including Nanaimo
NANAIMO - An increase in the price at the pumps is being blamed on recent wild weather cutting power to thousands of people across North America. Gas prices in B.C. shot up steadily this week, going f...
Nov 26, 2024
'The demand continues to grow:' registration opens for annual Great Nanaimo Toy Drive
NANAIMO - Cost of living pressures ever-present and Nanamo's growing population highlight the importance of an annual local tradition of giving. Registration for the annual Great Nanaimo Toy Drive sta...
Nov 26, 2024
Nanaimo victim included in legislature vigil for women killed in B.C.
VICTORIA - A silent vigil was held outside Victoria's legislature for women killed by men in B.C., including a Nanaimo woman whose death in January is considered a homicide. Around 20 participants hel...
Nov 25, 2024
Man wanted for murder of woman in Nanaimo arrested in Cowichan Valley
NANAIMO - All three people charged with murdering a woman in Nanaimo in 2023 are now accounted for. Tyler Stephen Elrix, 41, was arrested on the weekend in Chemainus by members of the Vancouver Island...
Nov 25, 2024
Alleged impaired driver smashes into back of police cruiser during Nanaimo traffic stop
NANAIMO - A routine traffic stop on Nanaimo's Hammond Bay Rd. reversed in a hurry when an alleged impaired driver approached from behind. Nanaimo RCMP say it happened on Saturday, Nov. 23 at about 4 p...
Nov 25, 2024
'It's not possible without them:' volunteers make Milner Christmas Magic a reality
QUALICUM BEACH - Final preparations are well underway for an event which has grown over two decades into an extremely popular mid-Island holiday tradition. Milner Christmas Magic returns beginning Dec...
Nov 25, 2024
Nanaimo pop-up overdose prevention site sees 'overwhelming community support'
NANAIMO - Despite a small setback at the start of the week, a pop-up overdose prevention site (OPS) near Nanaimo's hospital had the desired positive impact, according to organizers. Doctors for Safer ...
Nov 22, 2024
Area residents oppose Parksville affordable housing concept
PARKSVILLE - Efforts to establish a 36-unit south Parksville apartment building geared toward the working class clashed with those opposed. During a City of Parksville public hearing this week, most s...
Nov 22, 2024