Tag Archives: People

NANAIMO - Police believe they've found the man responsible for a highly disturbing public assault on a sidewalk near downtown Nanaimo. Brent Giles George Houle, 45, is charged with aggravated assault ...

NANAIMO - Discussions at Council tables across the mid-Island are underway, to decide how to pay for projects and services over the next five years.Property tax rate increases, which form the majority...

PARKSVILLE - With more than 330 hotels across Canada to compete with, a Parksville hotel manager well known for his friendly, helpful demeanor came out on top. Jack Chambers, front desk manager at Bay...

NANAIMO - An increase in the price at the pumps is being blamed on recent wild weather cutting power to thousands of people across North America. Gas prices in B.C. shot up steadily this week, going f...

NANAIMO - Cost of living pressures ever-present and Nanamo's growing population highlight the importance of an annual local tradition of giving. Registration for the annual Great Nanaimo Toy Drive sta...

VICTORIA - A silent vigil was held outside Victoria's legislature for women killed by men in B.C., including a Nanaimo woman whose death in January is considered a homicide. Around 20 participants hel...

NANAIMO - All three people charged with murdering a woman in Nanaimo in 2023 are now accounted for. Tyler Stephen Elrix, 41, was arrested on the weekend in Chemainus by members of the Vancouver Island...

NANAIMO - A routine traffic stop on Nanaimo's Hammond Bay Rd. reversed in a hurry when an alleged impaired driver approached from behind. Nanaimo RCMP say it happened on Saturday, Nov. 23 at about 4 p...

QUALICUM BEACH - Final preparations are well underway for an event which has grown over two decades into an extremely popular mid-Island holiday tradition. Milner Christmas Magic returns beginning Dec...

NANAIMO - Despite a small setback at the start of the week, a pop-up overdose prevention site (OPS) near Nanaimo's hospital had the desired positive impact, according to organizers. Doctors for Safer ...