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LANTZVILLE - There's a special fashion show fundraiser coming to the mid-Island for those who enjoy thrift shopping and giving a previously-owned outfit new life. Big Brother Big Sister of Central Van...
Jun 01, 2024
NANAIMO - His life's work of easing the suffering of others and their loved ones garnered a highly respected Lantzville man a prestigious honour. Dr. Robin Love, 68, will receive a 2024 Lifetime Achie...
May 29, 2024
QUALICUM BEACH - A nearly 50-year tradition in Qualicum Beach will see thousands of people of all ages converge on the community. The 46th annual Family Day happens on Sunday, May 26, featuring a panc...
Alex Rawnsley May 24, 2024
SNUNEYMUXW - Dozens of sacred artifacts, some potentially thousands of years old, have been returned to Snuneymuxw First Nation (SFN). A repatriation ceremony at SFN's Recreation and Wellness Centre g...
May 23, 2024
NANAIMO - While he has some idea what he's in for over the next few months, a Nanaimo RCMP officer is bracing for several surprises. Cst. Ian George will represent the Nanaimo detachment and the mid-I...
Alex Rawnsley May 22, 2024
NANAIMO - RCMP hope awareness messaging will help combat the many accidents which will occur this long weekend due to poor driving. BC RCMP media relations officer Cpl. Brett Urano said additional off...
Daryl Major May 17, 2024
NANAIMO - Operations returned to normal at a north Nanaimo elementary school following disruptions for most of the day.Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools (NLPS) stated a Shelter in Place designation app...
May 13, 2024
NANAIMO - An effort to entice more women into mountain biking in the Nanaimo area appears to be paying off. Sarah Davidson is organizing an all-female mountain biking enduro race on Saturday, May 25, ...
Alex Rawnsley May 13, 2024
NANAIMO - A longstanding Nanaimo business is hosting a residential yard and wood waste recycling event by donation to help an important cause and assist in spring cleaning chores. Milner Group's event...
May 11, 2024
NANAIMO - A mock training exercise in response to a white water rafting adventure gone wrong played out this weekend on the Nanaimo River. More than 100 dedicated search and rescue volunteers took par...
May 06, 2024