Tag Archives: People

Bail denied to man accused of pointing handgun at teens
NANAIMO - Citing a risk to public safety and questions whether he'll be properly monitored, a Nanaimo judge denied bail to a man accused of serious firearms offences.The decision against Darian Scott ...
Jan 04, 2022

Nanaimo Canoe Kayak Club to benefit from boathouse roof
NANAIMO - Volunteer members of the Nanaimo Canoe Kayak Club have been hard at work installing a metal roof on their boat storage facility at Loudon Park.The project was made possible thanks to a donat...
Jan 03, 2022

Nanaimo hospital welcomes first baby of 2022
NANAIMO - It took a little longer than usual, but Nanaimo has its first baby of 2022.Amaya Tran was born at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital at 4:09 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 1, weighing seven pounds.Sh...
Jan 03, 2022

Clippers record first shutout of the year in 7-0 victory over Express
COQUITLAM - The Clippers were firing on all cylinders in a 7-0 road win to start 2022.Nine different players registered a point against the Express, led by Sean Donaldson with two goals and an assist ...
Jan 02, 2022

Nanaimo SPCA prioritizing animal welfare with available shelter space during busy season
NANAIMO - The Nanaimo and District SPCA branch may not always be your first call if you're looking to re-home your pet.Leon Davis, manager for the Island/Coastal region of the SPCA, said while local b...
Jan 02, 2022

Rotating cold weather shelters operating through Oceanside
PARKSVILLE - One local organization is banding together all available resources in a bid to ensure everyone has a warm, safe space to sleep.Perry Perry, a coordinator with OHEART, a group of local chu...
Jan 02, 2022

Beleaguered cargo ship completes unloading damaged containers in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Following a three week effort nearly 60 damaged containers from a battered cargo ship have been offloaded in Nanaimo.Ian Marr, president and CEO of the Nanaimo Port Authority, confirmed the ...
Dec 31, 2021

Isolation requirements reduced for vaccinated people, visitation rules change at long term care homes
NANAIMO - The spread and nature of the Omicron variant is causing a tweak in B.C.'s response to the pandemic.Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry adjusted B.C.'s mandate for self-isolation after...
Dec 31, 2021

Sport Achievement Awards return to in-person ceremony in 2022
NANAIMO - The Nanaimo Sport Achievement Awards are set to be an in-person event once again in 2022.The awards were announced virtually in 2021 but the upcoming 17th annual ceremony will be held on Feb...
Dec 31, 2021

Top Stories of 2021: Pet sitter sentenced for nearly beating a dog to death
NANAIMO - Crimes against vulnerable members of society, whether they be people or pets, enrage the public on a different level.Shocking animal abuse by a man trusted to take care of his neighbours' do...
Dec 30, 2021