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NANAIMO - A well-known golfer with a winning pedigree lived up to her reputation at the Canadian Women's Senior Championship staged this week at Nanaimo Golf Club.Shelly Stouffer, 55, won the tourname...
Alex Rawnsley Aug 28, 2025
NANAIMO - Non-processed, nutrient-dense whole foods are undeniable pillars of an optimum diet, but a recent Vancouver Island University graduate argues extreme healthy eating can have unintended conse...
Aug 23, 2025
NANAIMO - Nearly a year after B.C.'s premier made significant healthcare promises for Nanaimo on the campaign trail, local MLAs maintain those pledges are still in the government's plans. Nanaimo-Gabr...
Alex Rawnsley Aug 22, 2025
NANAIMO - A modernized and enhanced new department to serve sick and ill patients at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH) will officially open next week.The new High Acuity Unit (HAU) will start a...
Aug 22, 2025
NANAIMO - One person was airlifted to hospital following a single vehicle crash just north of Lantzville. The incident occurred on Friday, Aug. 22 around 6:15 a.m. involving a northbound black sports ...
Alex Rawnsley Aug 22, 2025
NANAIMO - An extended stretch of hotter-than-average weather will appease those disappointed by recent interruptions of cloud cover and precipitation. Environment Canada expects unseasonably warmer co...
Daryl Major Aug 22, 2025
NANAIMO - As the summer season starts to wind down, parents are getting ready for back-to-school shopping. However, with the rising cost of living, basic school supplies and related fees getting more ...
Alex Rawnsley Aug 21, 2025
Editor's note: This article depicts details of a highly violent homicide, which may not be appropriate for some readers. Discretion is strongly advised. NANAIMO - A BC Supreme Court justice is several...
Alex Rawnsley Aug 21, 2025
QUALICUM BEACH - Local fire departments played an integral role in protecting homes when the Wesley Ridge wildfire roared toward the vulnerable rural Meadowood area. A day removed from being formally ...
Alex Rawnsley Aug 20, 2025
PARKSVILLE - Moving to a lower traffic site with fewer conflicts didn't harm Parksville Beach Festival attendance numbers. In fact, traffic went up. On Monday, Aug 18 the society a little more than 11...
Daryl Major Aug 19, 2025