Events

Study shows Cedar Market boosts Nanaimo economy by millions annually

NANAIMO - A new study into farmer's markets province-wide highlighted considerable financial and community benefits provided by one of the Island's biggest such offerings. Cedar Farmers Market draws o...

Jul 20, 2023

Nanaimo product shows hometown love following 1st round NHL draft selection

NANAIMO - Getting picked in Nashville by the Predators in the first round of the recent NHL Entry Draft resembled a fairy tale script for Matthew Wood. The highly touted 18-year-old forward is determi...

Jul 17, 2023

Awards handed out at highly anticipated Parksville sand sculpting competition

PARKSVILLE - Creations by some of the world's top sand sculpting artists are on display on Parksville's waterfront. On the evening of Sunday, July 16 Parksville Beach Festival Society president Cheryl...

Jul 17, 2023

World-class sand sculptors get to work on Parksville's waterfront

PARKSVILLE - More than 100,000 people are expected to view this year's creations as the annual Parksville Beach Festival gets underway at Parksville's Community Park.The Sand Sculpting Competition &am...

Jul 14, 2023

Eyes to the nighttime sky as northern lights expected to make a rare Vancouver Island appearance

NANAIMO - An Aurora Borealis, at this time of year, in this part of the country, is expected to light up the sky across Vancouver Island when the sun goes down on Thursday and Friday.Weather experts a...

Jul 13, 2023

Silly Boat Regatta to attract thousands to Nanaimo's waterfront

NANAIMO - Whether homemade boats float or sink, everybody wins at the annual Silly Boat Regatta taking over Maffeo Sutton Park this weekend.Founded in 1984 by radio station CHUB AM 1570, participants ...

Jul 13, 2023

VIJHL seeks Junior A status for 2023/24 season

NANAIMO - The Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League (VIJHL) is looking to adjust its footprint in the province.The league's executive committee formally applied to BC Hockey to recategorize the 11-tea...

Jul 11, 2023

Additional washroom coming to Parksville Community Park

PARKSVILLE - A construction tender has been awarded to add a much-needed new washroom option to Parksville's waterfront. A Wednesday, July 5 meeting saw council endorse a nearly $1.5 million project f...

Jul 07, 2023

'They gave me so much:' VI Raiders icon determined to turn franchise around

NANAIMO - A name synonymous with winning and being a difference maker is laser-focused on reviving the organization that launched his decorated CFL career.Taking advantage of a bye week, Toronto Argon...

Jul 06, 2023

New Harewood bike skills park opens in time for summer season

NANAIMO - Just in time for the Canada Day long weekend, a new feature is available at the already well-stocked Harewood Centennial Park. A brand new mountain bike skills park was officially opened on ...

Alex Rawnsley Jun 30, 2023