Tag Archives: People

NANAIMO - Many areas of Nanaimo felt its first drop of rain in months over the August long weekend, but none fell where it mattered most. The Environment Canada sensor stationed at Nanaimo Airport rec...

NANAIMO - A man has life-threatening injuries after a mid-day dirt bike crash in Nanaimo. RCMP Cst. Gary O'Brien said the crashed happened in the 3700 block of Rock City Rd. at about 12 p.m. on Tuesda...

NANAIMO - Two local riders are looking to make their riding dreams a reality.Joel Wilson and Dan Morison are in the final stages of a North America-wide contest to build a custom chopper motorcycle wi...

Editor's Note: The following story contains descriptions of trauma and abuse suffered by Indigenous children at Canada's residential schools. Discretion is advised. The National Indian Residential Sch...

NANAIMO - Sheldon Rempal is coming back to the province where he had tremendous success as a Junior hockey player.The 25-year-old was signed to a two-way contract by the Vancouver Canucks on July 28."...

LADYSMITH - Two days of activities are packed into one as people descend on Ladysmith for an annual town festival.Ladysmith Days goes Sunday, Aug 1 starting early with a children's bullhead derby at t...

NANAIMO - Local family connections highlighted a strong provincial championship for the Nanaimo Track and Field Club.Siblings Nate and Lydia Paris each won gold in high jump, sisters Olivia and Annika...

PORT ALBERNI - Staff at Port Alberni's homeless shelter were awarded more than $300,000 in damages after accusations they manufactured the homelessness and opioid crises for profit and covered up deat...

NANAIMO - People living rough in Nanaimo no longer have to worry about their shoes falling apart. The second monthly Happy Feet give away on Friday, July 30 helped dozens of people experiencing homele...

NANAIMO - Unique recreation opportunities like grass volleyball is one of the hallmarks of the Nanaimo Sports and Social Club.A summer league is underway at Pleasant Valley field on Monday nights.Co-f...