Tag Archives: Events

NANAIMO - While it's not time to batten down the hatches quite yet, the first atmospheric river storm of the fall season is about to make landfall. Environment Canada issued a special weather statemen...

NANAIMO - Three years ago when Karolien Soylu's young family moved to a north Nanaimo neighbourhood, something felt like it was missing. "I remember looking at my husband and saying 'where are the pla...

NANAIMO - Police hope the public can help locate a man wanted for missing his sentencing hearing after he was convicted of serious drug trafficking charges earlier this year. A Canada-wide warrant is ...

NANAIMO - Those with accessibility challenges hoping to connect between the Harbour City and downtown Vancouver can do so a little more comfortably.Transport Canada granted an exemption to Hullo Ferri...

NANAIMO - For years they were the clear runaway laughing stock of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League.Playing against the Nanaimo Buccaneers used to be two free points and pad-your-stats night f...

NANAIMO - One of the busiest airports on Vancouver Island is still trying to catch up to its pre-pandemic passenger numbers. A report on the Nanaimo Airport was presented by president and CEO Dave Dev...

PARKSVILLE - Thousands of dollars generated through the Oceanside area's signature annual event is going back into the community. Parksville Beach Festival Society president Cheryl Dill said nearly $8...

NANAIMO - Making Halloween less frightening on the wallet and more sustainable are the driving forces behind a popular Nanaimo based costume donation pick-up effort.Amie Armet, organizer of Costume Bo...

NANAIMO - While existing conditions are far from ideal, several Commercial St. business operators vow they're up for the short-term pain for the long-term gain. A month into the first phase of an exte...

PARKSVILLE - Healthcare challenges featured heavily at a candidates debate for the Ladysmith-Oceanside riding.Hosted by the Nanaimo Regional Hospital District, the Thursday, Sept. 26 event in front of...