Tag Archives: People
South Nanaimo family-geared affordable housing complex approved
NANAIMO - A Chase River affordable housing project is advancing after City Council approved a development permit for a 42-unit complex. The unanimous endorsement from Council was made during the Monda...
Dec 04, 2025
City of Nanaimo states concerns with local MLA's proposed Professional Reliance Act
NANAIMO - A private member's bill authored by a former Nanaimo City councillor is at odds with the local municipal government. Nanaimo City Council unanimously endorsed forwarding a report by City sta...
Dec 04, 2025
Nanaimo man with alleged large stolen hockey cards, collector coins haul arrested in Port Moody
NANAIMO - A downtown Port Moody roadblock netted police much more than an unlicensed driver. Port Moody Police Department Cst. Sam Zacharias said a Friday, Nov. 28 roadblock just after 11 p.m. resulte...
Dec 03, 2025
'It feels fantastic:' organ transplant advocates show gratitude at Nanaimo hospital
NANAIMO - Delivering salty treats to healthcare professionals would have been a monumental task for a Ladysmith woman prior to receiving a double lung transplant. Andrea Gollmer, 41, joined two other ...
Dec 03, 2025
'Harm reduction interventions are important:' no letter coming from Nanaimo on B.C. drug policy
NANAIMO - An at-times pointed debate on provincial mental health and addictions policies, as well as challenges in the city as a result, will result in little more than a meeting minute.A request from...
Dec 02, 2025
Nanaimo Mounties offer proactive advice to avoid getting scrooged
NANAIMO - Grinch-like thieves will be hard at work this holiday shopping season, warns Nanaimo RCMP. Cst. Gary O'Brien said their detachment expects complaints of stolen door-front packages to increas...
Dec 02, 2025
'Really thrilled:' Van Isle marmot population keeps rising
NANAIMO - A local foundation trying to save a critically endangered species is celebrating another major milestone. The Marmot Recovery Foundation (MRF) recently announced the Vancouver Island marmot ...
Dec 01, 2025
John Barsby varsity football dominates provincial championship game
NANAIMO - The journey started in September and wrapped with a provincial title over the weekend for the John Barsby junior varsity football team. In the championship game on Saturday, Nov. 29 at Langl...
Dec 01, 2025
Nanaimo residents to get their say in annual budget town hall
NANAIMO - An annual budget discussion tradition at Nanaimo City Council chambers returns. The City is hosting an anticipated hour-long eTown Hall event on Monday, Dec. 1 at 7 p.m. to open a regular co...
Nov 30, 2025
BCHL's top goal scorer strikes twice as Rivermen beat Clippers
NANAIMO - The Clippers got down 3-0 to the Langley Rivermen and couldn't come all the way back in a 3-2 loss.Langley's Aaron Reierson scored his league leading 20th and 21st goals of the season in the...
Nov 29, 2025