Tag Archives: Environment
Pop-up recycling depot in Parksville proves to be a hit
PARKSVILLE - With a permanent solution absent for years, a pop-up recycling program serving the Oceanside region is gaining a loyal following.Funded by Recycle BC and operated by the Parksville Commun...
Oct 07, 2023
Welcome pole unveiled at former Snuneymuxw village site
NANAIMO - A well known local Indigenous carver is sharing the story of the strong ties between Snuneymuxw First Nation and Nanaimo's Hammond Bay area. Xwtaluwnuc, an ancient SFN village site, is home ...
Sep 30, 2023
Nature Trust of BC to take over Englishman River property, community pathway to be created
PARKSVILLE - Prime ecologically sensitive land adjacent to the Englishman River will be preserved.A partnership between the City of Parksville and The Nature Trust of BC outlined a plan to conserve 13...
Sep 29, 2023
Wet weather enough to ease all fire restrictions for Vancouver Island
NANAIMO - It's a sign the prolonged drought plaguing Vancouver Island for the better part of a year is starting to ease, as the Coastal Fire Centre announced all open fires will once again be permitte...
Sep 26, 2023
Drought-stricken branches break off during fall storm, causing power outages across Vancouver Island
NANAIMO - Almost immediately after the sun set on the last day of summer, a fall storm brought some much-needed rain and less-needed wind to Vancouver Island. BC Hydro's Ted Olynyk said the transition...
Sep 25, 2023
City believes new downtown Nanaimo bus exchange will improve public safety, others strongly disagree
NANAIMO - Like it or not construction is anticipated to start in roughly a year for a new downtown Nanaimo transit exchange in 500 block of Terminal Ave.While the City of Nanaimo is excited about the ...
Sep 25, 2023
'Hundreds and hundreds of rescues:' marine SAR volunteers recognized for 35 years of service
LASQUETI ISLAND - Helping distressed boaters is something the Jones brothers of Lasqueti Island have done over and over again.Described as "critically important" members of Royal Canadian Marine Searc...
Sep 20, 2023
Unpleasant smoky sky surprise for Vancouver Islanders
NANAIMO - Mid-Island residents woke up to the smell of smoke in the air Friday morning as wildfires continue burning across North America. Smoke from wildfires in Strathcona Provincial Park, the Lower...
Sep 15, 2023
Sign installation to lead to Hwy 4 delays at Cameron Lake
PARKSVILLE - Motorists are told to brace for delays over the course of several hours on Thursday to allow a sign to be installed on Highway 4 at Angel Rock. Mainroad Mid-Island Contracting crews state...
Sep 14, 2023
'Very unique and very humbling:' Nanaimo firefighter heralds Kelowna counterparts in battling Interior wildfires
NANAIMO - A local firefighter is back to his normal duties after a special deployment to the wildfire-ravaged interior.Nanaimo Fire Rescue assistant chief David Dales, serving in his dual capacity as ...
Sep 07, 2023