Tag Archives: People

'We bring this day to appease our ancestors:' sacred valuables returned to Snuneymuxw First Nation
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

'Absolutely game-changing:' fundraising underway for new Nanaimo cancer centre
NANAIMO - Planning and fundraising efforts for a new Nanaimo cancer centre are well underway, a facility which is being dubbed as a "game-changing" for local healthcare. The BC Cancer Foundation have ...
May 23, 2024

'It's a tough conversation:' SD68 to launch catchment adjustment consultations
NANAIMO - Formal public consultations are set to begin to reshape catchment areas for north Nanaimo elementary schools. Rutherford Elementary School's September 2025 re-opening as a K-7 school led to ...
May 23, 2024

āIām pretty proud of the kids:ā underwater art display lights up Nanaimo school
NANAIMO - A local school gym transformed into a florescent underwater Indigenous art show has made for a proud educator. Nearly 400 students at Forest Park Elementary School contributed to the biolumi...
May 22, 2024

New Nanaimo Correctional Centre opens its doors
NANAIMO - After more than two years of construction, the city's newly completed correctional centre has opened its doors. Construction on the new Nanaimo Correctional Centre (NCC) on Biggs Rd. on Bran...
May 22, 2024

Nanaimo Tour de Rock rider training for second stint in the saddle
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...
May 22, 2024

Paving begins along Terminal Ave. in downtown Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Crew have begun laying asphalt as work along the highway through the city's downtown enters the home stretch.Paving work started Tuesday, May 21 with crews working in the northbound lanes of...
May 21, 2024

Nanaimo students produce award-winning comedic workplace safety video
NANAIMO - A fiery video by a trio of Nanaimo Christian School (NCS) students turned out to be an explosive hit in a WorkSafeBC video contest. The tenth graders landed first place in an annual contest ...
May 21, 2024

Nanaimo box lacrosse season getting underway for three Timbermen teams
NANAIMO - The long wait for the local box lacrosse season is over.The 1-0 Junior A Timbermen are playing their home opener on Saturday, May 18 while the WLA Tmen open on the road on Saturday, May 25 a...
May 18, 2024

Increased police presence on roads with driving season upon us
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...
May 17, 2024