Tag Archives: People
Scannable vaccine card launched to access restaurants, movie theatres, gyms & more
NANAIMO - The province has unveiled its complete plan for its rollout of a proof of vaccine card, to be used to access high-transmission risk indoor settings.Effective Sept. 13, proof of at least one ...
Sep 07, 2021
Classes resume for local students as schools take another step towards normal
NANAIMO - It's the most wonderful time of the year for parents, teachers and students.Classes resume across the region with students returning for a partial day on Tuesday, Sept. 7 before in-class lea...
Sep 07, 2021
Elections Canada short on poll workers for Nanaimo-Ladysmith riding
NANAIMO - The Federal Election is approaching and Elections Canada urgently is looking for people to work at polling stations.The organizing body for Canada's federal elections said they're short of w...
Sep 06, 2021
Hornets plan for busy fall at Nanaimo Rugby Club
NANAIMO - Hornets rugby is returning to Nanaimo with fall programs for all ages.Practices for the fall season begin Sept. 7 for the men's team and Sept. 9 for the women.Hornets rugby president Nick Sc...
Sep 06, 2021
'I knew something was wrong:' Nanaimo woman pushes for multiple myeloma awareness
NANAIMO - When a doctor assumed Debbie Graves' delayed recovery from fractured ribs was age related she knew something more was wrong.Stricken with severe pain six weeks after slipping on a boat in th...
Sep 05, 2021
Nanaimo to downtown Vancouver fast ferry pledged by Conservative leader
NANAIMO - A long-stalled downtown to downtown fast ferry service would be funded if Conservative Party of Canada leader Erin O'Toole had his way.His statement spawned loud cheers from roughly 100 part...
Sep 04, 2021
City developments on track to bounce back from pandemic slump
NANAIMO - The pace of new residential and commercial builds throughout Nanaimo are slated to return to normal in 2021.The value of construction underway in 2020 dipped significantly due to the COVID-1...
Sep 04, 2021
VIDEO: 6 years in jail for drunk driver responsible for fatal hit & run in Parksville
NANAIMO - A provincial court judge issued six years in jail to a man in a highly disturbing case of impaired driving leading to the death of a long-time friend.Judge Karen Whonnock issued the sentence...
Sep 03, 2021
Westwood Lake refit open to public input
NANAIMO - The City of Nanaimo is actively seeking feedback on its draft plan to retrofit the amenities available at Westwood Lake.The idea of substantial improvements, valued at upwards of $1 million,...
Sep 03, 2021
Signature Dish: Hungry Rooster Kitchen's Hungry Rooster Combo
NANAIMO - If your only pierogi experience is a mass-produced, frozen, pillow of potato and cheese you're doing yourself a great disservice.The Hungry Rooster Kitchen on Bowen Rd. is serving up fresh, ...
Sep 03, 2021