Health

Man caught in high-profile Nanaimo child luring sting avoids jail

NANAIMO - A man busted for trying to meet up with a 14-year-old boy who turned out to be a well known vigilante pedophile hunter escaped going to jail.A sentencing hearing for Cory John Lloyd, 42, was...

Jul 27, 2022

Nanaimo non-profits making the most out of latest provincial grants

NANAIMO - A number of mid-Island non-profits received a welcome boost from the provincial government this week. North of $3 million worth of grants were handed out to over 80 organizations as part of ...

Jul 15, 2022

Donation bolsters Nanaimo's popular Take a Hike program

NANAIMO - Backed by strong reviews from participants, a sizable $15,000 donation is providing much-needed support for a program gaining momentum in Nanaimo.United Way of B.C. supplied the monetary gif...

Jul 07, 2022

Doctor prescribed nature pass program takes effect at Milner Gardens

QUALICUM BEACH - Popular Milner Gardens & Woodland in Qualicum Beach has joined a national program designed to make it easier for people to benefit from spending more time outside.The 70 acre Vanc...

Jul 04, 2022

'I'm so grateful:' thousands of free books donated to Nanaimo area youth

NANAIMO - A non-profit organization teaming up with Vancouver Island University to give away 18,000 books for needy mid Island service providers.First Book Canada in conjunction with four publishers s...

Jun 30, 2022

Lantzville man ordered to pay COVID fine for hosting unsanctioned event

NANAIMO - A provincial court judge didn't buy Stanley Pottie's version of events in dispute of a $2,300 fine during the height of COVID-19 restrictions. Judge Justine Saunders ruled Pottie broke provi...

Jun 20, 2022

Drug policy group stops in Nanaimo for dialogue amid ongoing public health emergency

NANAIMO -A country-wide plan to open up dialogue about the overdose crisis stopped in Nanaimo for its first in-person session.The Getting to Tomorrow: Ending the Overdose Crisis project consists of 18...

Jun 17, 2022

Sustained funding kicks in for ground search and rescue volunteers

NANAIMO - Much-needed reliable annual funding has made its way to dedicated ground search and rescue operations in the province.The BC Search and Rescue Association (BCSARA) confirmed on Wednesday, Ju...

Jun 16, 2022

'He's got a really brave attitude:' Nanaimo family moving forward after life-altering burn accident

Editors note: This story contains graphic images of burn injuries. Reader discretion is advised.NANAIMO - It was a split second which permanently altered the course of a family's life.Following a day ...

Jun 15, 2022

Feds suspend vaccination mandates, local municipalities ditch requirements for employees

NANAIMO - Unvaccinated Canadians will soon be able to move more freely around the country and abroad.Starting June 20 the federal government will suspend COVID-19 vaccine mandates for domestic and out...

Jun 14, 2022