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'He loved to help people:' Howie Meeker remembered for more than hockey accomplishments

PARKSVILLE - Tributes are pouring in for Howie Meeker,who was described by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as a great Canadian.The longtime French Creek resident passed away at the age of 97 on Sunday, ...

Nov 09, 2020

Island Health COVID-19 cases surpass 300, almost 1,000 new cases confirmed across B.C.

NANAIMO - British Columbia's COVID-19 curve continues to trend up.A total of 998 cases across B.C. were confirmed Monday, Nov. 9 by provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry, including 12 in the Isla...

Nov 09, 2020

Cold weather shelter re-opening in basement of Nanaimo's St. Peter's Church

NANAIMO - An overnight shelter will soon open to provide a warm bed to those living rough on Nanaimo streets. The shelter at St. Peter's Church on Machleary St. is slated to open for its third year on...

Nov 09, 2020

Nanaimo hobby brewer takes craft to next level

NANAIMO - A home brewing kit opened the taps to opportunities far beyond the expectations of a Nanaimo beer maker.Brent Burgoyne received the kit from his wife. Five years and roughly 80 batches later...

Nov 08, 2020

First Nations techniques leading conservation fight against iconic Canadian bird in Nanaimo

NANAIMO - Local conservationists are leaning on traditional First Nations techniques to stop an iconic Canadian bird from destroying local fish habitat. Non-migratory Canada geese are feeding year-rou...

Alex Rawnsley Nov 07, 2020

St. Andrews Lodge in Qualicum Beach spared the wrecking ball for now

QUALICUM BEACH - St. Andrews Lodge lives to see another day. In a dramatic reversal, Qualicum Beach council voted to stay the demolition of the building, despite voting in favour only days before of r...

Nov 06, 2020

B.C. marks nearly 600 new COVID-19 cases in one day, five new within Island Health

NANAIMO - Another large spike in new COVID-19 cases across B.C. while the Island Health region suffers much smaller increases. A joint statement from the province on Friday, Nov. 6 confirmed 589 new c...

Nov 06, 2020

Police seeking two people who hitchhiked away from Whiskey Creek triple murder scene

WHISKEY CREEK - Investigators believe a driver may have unknowingly helped two people flee the scene of a gruesome triple homicide in Whiskey Creek. RCMP Cpl. Chris Manseau said the ongoing investigat...

Nov 06, 2020

Counting final votes from B.C. election begins, Parksville-Qualicum remains undecided

NANAIMO - Hundreds of thousands of mail-in ballots for the 2020 provincial election are finally being counted.Counting began at 10 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 6 and will continue each day until 6 p.m. until ...

Nov 06, 2020

Snuneymuxw First Nation gas bar set to open for business

NANAIMO - A Snuneymuxw First Nation (SFN) owned and operated service station will welcome its first customers Friday afternoon.The four pump gas station and convenience store will employ five workers ...

Nov 06, 2020