Environment

Cathedral Grove re-opens with COVID protocols after extended closure

PARKSVILLE - Perimeter fencing has been removed and visitors are allowed back to a premium Vancouver Island tourism draw.A ministry of environment statement confirmed Macmillan Provincial Park re-open...

Jul 02, 2021

Nanaimo's plastic checkout bag ban takes effect

NANAIMO - Single-use plastic bags are a thing of the past at Nanaimo retail outlets.Shoppers are encouraged to bring their own reusable bags to Nanaimo stores since the City's checkout bag bylaw took ...

Jul 02, 2021

Province-wide campfire ban now in effect

NANAIMO - Campfires are now banned province-wide as record-breaking heat rapidly elevated the forest fire risk in B.C.The BC Wildfire Service order took effect on Wednesday, June 30 at noon and is exp...

Jun 30, 2021

Millions committed to preserve local Gulf Islands

NANAIMO - The largest private donation ever to the BC Parks Foundation hopes to preserve a pair of Gulf Islands off central Vancouver Island.The BC Parks Foundation (BCPF) announced $4 million from th...

Jun 29, 2021

Departure Bay students explore and mark Linley Valley trails

NANAIMO - The criss-crossing trails of the Linley Valley are now much less confusing and intimidating for a young Nanaimo class.Grade 7 students from the Departure Bay Elementary Eco-School on Tuesday...

Jun 27, 2021

Extinction Rebellion Nanaimo blocks access to Nanaimo Assembly Wharf

NANAIMO - A protest against old growth logging in B.C. stymied anyone trying to enter Port Authority lands. Roughly 20 people blocked the 1 Port Dr. entrance into the Nanaimo Assembly Wharf on Tuesday...

Jun 22, 2021

'This level of heat is significant:' hot weather grips mid island region

NANAIMO - An early summer heat wave is a sign of what's to come throughout the summer of 2021.Temperatures flirted with 30 degrees on Monday, June 21 at Nanaimo Airport, while daytime highs are expect...

Jun 22, 2021

Extremely rare white raven fighting for his life at Errington animal refuge

ERRINGTON - Animal care providers are closely watching a rare bird found recently in dire condition and unable to fly. Following marked improvements in recent days, the North Island Wildlife Recovery ...

Jun 14, 2021

Nanaimo Community Kitchens celebrates 30th anniversary

NANAIMO - Thousands of recipes have been created in the 30 years since Nanaimo Community Kitchens opened. The organization, which originated Nanaimo Foodshare, provides workshops and food education to...

Jun 13, 2021

B.C. zooming toward electric vehicle charging station goal

VICTORIA - The province is speeding toward its goal of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, with 50 per cent of the 2040 target of 400 stations already built or underway."A record number of Britis...

Jun 09, 2021