Tag Archives: People
Island tourism operators optimistic of stronger summer season
NANAIMO - A significant rebound year in 2023, coupled with positive initial signs this year are providing some long overdue hope for Vancouver Island tourism operators. Destination Canada said over 77...
Apr 08, 2024
Nanaimo woman speaks out after dog ingests illicit drugs
NANAIMO - A normally energetic hunting dog isn't quite himself after recently eating a potentially life-threatening amount of street drugs. On the afternoon of Thursday, April 4 nearly nine-year-old B...
Apr 08, 2024
Local Habitat for Humanity chapter alters course to mitigate housing crisis
NANAIMO - Increased density and a lease as opposed to ownership model signifies a bold new approach by a local non-profit organization determined to more meaningfully combat high housing costs.Habitat...
Apr 07, 2024
Early deficit haunts Clippers in 8-2 Game 2 loss to Grizzlies
COLWOOD - A difficult first minute set the tone for a lopsided Game 2 loss for the Clippers in their series with Victoria.The Grizzlies scored 21 seconds off the opening faceoff and then again 14 seco...
Apr 06, 2024
Mid Island Pirates set to open 2024 BC Premier Baseball League season
NANAIMO - The Mid Island Pirates host the Victoria Eagles to start their BCPBL campaign on April 6.The Pirates went 26-22 in their 2023 regular season and coach Pete Entwistle is looking forward to a ...
Apr 06, 2024
Clippers lose 4-2 to Grizzlies in playoff opener
NANAIMO - The Clippers were outscored 3-1 in a critical second period in a 4-2 Game 1 playoff loss in Victoria.The Grizzlies Reegan Hiscock and Nanaimo's Michael Murtagh exchanged first period markers...
Apr 05, 2024
Nanaimo ties record for monthly fatalities linked to drug toxicity
NANAIMO - The grips of a continuing toxic drug crisis shows no signs of slowing down locally.New data from the BC Coroners Service (BCCS) released Friday, April 5, showed 15 people died in Nanaimo in ...
Apr 05, 2024
'Forced to do so by a higher calling:' Indigenous woman awaits sentencing in Nanaimo for illegal logging protests
NANAIMO - An Indigenous leader and land protector will have to wait a few more weeks to learn her fate, after being convicted on several contempt charges. Charges against Angela "Rainbow Eyes" Davidso...
Apr 05, 2024
‘You gotta get here early:’ large crowds flock to Rotary Club of Nanaimo book sale
NANAIMO - With nearly 80,000 titles available, Nanaimo North Town Centre has been converted into a book lover's dream.On Friday, April 5 the popular fundraiser for the Rotary Club of Nanaimo started, ...
Apr 05, 2024
New candidates announced for new-look Nanaimo & Oceanside provincial ridings
NANAIMO - New lines are drawn and a slate of new candidates, along with some familiar faces, are already lining up vying for a seat in the legislature for this fall's provincial election. The 2024 pro...
Apr 05, 2024