Tag Archives: People
'Rebirth of the area:' Nanaimo's Neck Point Park Welcome Tree returns
NANAIMO - Part of the restoration project at Neck Point Park was recently completed, much to the delight of the man responsible for bringing a bit of magic to the popular Nanaimo park. A November wind...
Jun 11, 2025
Comox Valley man fined for illegal work on fish-bearing Trent River
COURTENAY - A significant fine applies to a man convicted of harming vital fish habitat on his property south of Courtenay. A Tuesday, June 10 Fisheries and Oceans Canada news release stated David Tin...
Jun 10, 2025
‘This is quite significant:’ Nanaimo Mounties warn of sharp rise in theft from vehicles
NANAIMO - Local police hope public awareness can help cut down on a growing problem in the Harbour City: valuables stolen from vehicles. Nanaimo RCMP crime analyst data showed 265 reported theft from ...
Jun 10, 2025
Large downtown summer street market returns to Parksville
PARKSVILLE - A festival-like atmosphere Tuesday nights throughout the summer has arrived for downtown Parksville. Staged by Parksville and District Chamber of Commerce, the annual Sumer by the Sea Mar...
Jun 10, 2025
Woman accused of murdering husband in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Following a lengthy investigation, a first-degree murder charge has been laid against a woman who allegedly killed her partner. Desiree Dawn Mosher, 44, is charged with first-degree murder i...
Jun 09, 2025
'This is a success story:' offender flips script following Nanaimo & Island crime spree
NANAIMO - Previously embroiled in crimes of dishonesty for survival and to feed his addiction, an offender vows he's firmly on the road to recovery. A unique case demonstrating significant rehabilitat...
Jun 09, 2025
VIDEO: Parksville-based non-profit raising money for new wheels
PARKSVILLE - An integral society serving the Oceanside region for nearly 60 years hopes to have a new bus in the coming months to connect clients with their services. The Society of Organized Services...
Jun 08, 2025
Emerging pro wrestling firm ready for second large arena show
NANAIMO - One year ago, Vancouver Island Pro Wrestling (VIPW) co-owner BJ Laredo was equal parts nervous and excited. With significant resources committed to staging WrestleFest at Frank Crane Arena, ...
Jun 07, 2025
$40,000 in provincial grant money for Parksville-based grief and bereavement non-profit
PARKSVILLE - Several mid-Island charities were recipients of provincial grants for healthy youth social development and help those dealing with traumatic loss. A grant of $40,000 was awarded to Parksv...
Jun 06, 2025
New provincial court judge hoped to ease Nanaimo courthouse pressures
NANAIMO - A new judge has been appointed to begin hearing cases shortly within the heavily strained provincial court docket in Nanaimo. Colleen Spier will join the Nanaimo Provincial Court, effective ...
Jun 06, 2025