Tag Archives: People
VIDEO: 'It has been a huge passion of mine:' pro wrestler opens training centre in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - A work shop converted into a dedicated training facility is rumbling with the next potential generation of pro wrestlers. The vision was orchestrated by 36-year-old BJ Laredo, a key architec...
Nov 26, 2021
Nanaimo St. John Ambulance official hopes flooding leads to increased preparedness
NANAIMO - Damaging floods in parts of B.C. has a local emergency preparedness advocate stressing the importance of being ready for natural disasters.Six people have been confirmed killed or missing, w...
Nov 26, 2021
Death of well known stand-up star devastates local comedians
NANAIMO - Matt Billon soared with the heaviest hitters in stand-up comedy, but still made time for emerging talent, including Nanaimo artists.Billon, 42, a mainstay in Canadian stand-up comedy for mor...
Nov 26, 2021
Syrian refugee family cleared to arrive after long-term accommodations found
LADYSMITH - The final piece to a puzzle years in the making is finally in placeOceanview Community Church in Ladysmith has worked for the last three years to privately sponsor a Syrian refugee family ...
Nov 25, 2021
'There's no limit to what I go to:' Nanaimo's mental health liaison officer pushing for more resources
NANAIMO - In just over a year on local streets, Cst. Josh Waltman has dealt with over 500 different mental health-related police files.His position as the detachment's first ever full-time Mental Heal...
Nov 25, 2021
High school football, soccer team given travel ban exemption for provincials from SD68
NANAIMO - Emotions switched from outrage to elation for those involved with John Barsby Community School's football programs.The junior and senior varsity AA football teams were informed this week the...
Nov 24, 2021
'We're at a blank canvas' public opinions wanted to upgrade Commercial St.
NANAIMO - Plans to reform Commercial St. are moving ahead with public opinions pitched to help to shape future changes to the centerpiece of the city's downtown.Open houses and public presentations ar...
Nov 23, 2021
Weather cancels Nanaimo Santa Claus parade for another year
NANAIMO - Last year it was a global pandemic, this year Mother Nature won't cooperate. The Nanaimo Lions Club Santa Claus parade, scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 27 is cancelled for another year with org...
Nov 23, 2021
COVID-19 vaccine doses becoming available for five to 11 age cohort
NANAIMO - The province is beginning its distribution of COVID-19 vaccinations for kids aged five to 11.Beginning Monday, Nov. 29, invitations will go out to those registered to receive a dose of the s...
Nov 23, 2021
City of Nanaimo issues vaccine mandate for employees
NANAIMO - All City of Nanaimo employees and contractors are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by January 10, 2022. Employees who fail to provide proof of vaccination will be given furth...
Nov 23, 2021