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Area residents oppose Parksville affordable housing concept

PARKSVILLE - Efforts to establish a 36-unit south Parksville apartment building geared toward the working class clashed with those opposed. During a City of Parksville public hearing this week, most s...

Alex Rawnsley Nov 22, 2024

'An incredibly fun night:' Moonlight Madness in Qualicum Beach ignites holiday cheer

QUALICUM BEACH - It's the official start of the holiday shopping season for many mid-Islanders. Hosted by the Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce, Moonlight Madness happens on Thursday, Nov. 21, with t...

Alex Rawnsley Nov 21, 2024

Brisk storm topples trees at Nanaimo parks, including prized fairy tree at Neck Point

NANAIMO - Downed trees, blocked trails and destroyed playground equipment was the aftermath of an unusually powerful storm pummelling much of Vancouver Island. Several large trees tumbled to the groun...

Daryl Major Nov 21, 2024

Occupant missing following severe south Nanaimo house fire

NANAIMO - Police believe a person living in a south-end home where an early morning fire broke out may still be inside.The fire at 1019 Old Victoria Rd. was reported on Wednesday, Nov. 20 just after 5...

Nov 20, 2024

Public transit ticket sale changes looms for mid Island bus riders

NANAIMO - Traditional fare products will soon no longer be sold to Regional District of Nanaimo's transit customers. As of Dec. 1, physical tickets, along with monthly and semester passes, won't be so...

Daryl Major Nov 20, 2024

Recommendations made after Coroner's Inquest into Nanaimo ferry terminal shooting death

NANAIMO - A seven-member jury have made a pair of recommendations to both BC RCMP and BC Emergency Health Services (EHS) following a week-long inquest. The jury were tasked with determining relevant f...

Alex Rawnsley Nov 19, 2024

Prolific Nanaimo offender returns to jail after offered residential treatment

NANAIMO - He was warned he'd likely go back to jail if he didn't report to a southern interior treatment centre and that's exactly what happened. Peter Jonathan Cameron Ludvigson was ordered to serve ...

Daryl Major Nov 19, 2024

B.C. government cabinet named, Sheila Malcolmson returns to familiar role

VICTORIA - A freshly sworn-in cabinet features a few ministers retaining their former positions, along with an expected significant turnover.B.C. lieutenant governor Janet Austin swore in the 27-membe...

Nov 18, 2024

Attempted pop-up overdose prevention site outside Nanaimo hospital quickly relocated

NANAIMO - A group of Vancouver Island physicians known as Doctors for Safer Drug Policy who tried to launch an unsanctioned overdose prevention site (OPS) outside NRGH were quickly shut down by hospit...

Nov 18, 2024

Oceanside fire departments converge for annual Fill the Boots fundraiser

PARKSVILLE - Eight fire departments servicing the Parksville-Qualicum Beach region are accepting donations to help extinguish hunger and provide presents for youngsters this winter holiday season. Led...

Nov 16, 2024