Tag Archives: People
NightOwls make progress but fall short of playoffs in year three
NANAIMO - The NightOwls will enter season four of their foray into West Coast League baseball looking for their first playoff appearance.The team went 26-28 in 2024, finishing just outside the playoff...
Aug 18, 2024
Family duo channelling Mario Kart & cancer victory for Nanaimo soap box derby race
NANAIMO - A new hill marks a new challenge for a new group of 52 brave racers all looking to raise money for a local non-profit.The 2024 Hub City Soap Box Derby runs down Franklyn St. in the downtown ...
Aug 18, 2024
Lantzville pride shines through with Minetown Day
LANTZVILLE - For nearly 50 years people in Lantzville and the surrounding area gather for a popular community-driven annual celebration. Minetown Day happens on Saturday, Aug. 17, with most of the eve...
Aug 17, 2024
‘The type of show that you'd expect in a big city:’ fireworks to ignite above Parksville
PARKSVILLE - Thousands of people will converge on Parksville's waterfront for a dazzling fireworks display punching well above the city's weight class. Quality Foods Festival of Lights marks the unoff...
Aug 17, 2024
UPDATE: Ocean Mile Swim in Qualicum Beach to proceed as planned
UPDATE: The Ocean Mile Swim will take place as scheduled on Sunday, Aug. 18 at 3 p.m., the Town of Qualicum Beach announced. The status of the race was in question due to potential poor weather condit...
Aug 16, 2024
'Let's house people here:' Nanaimo micro units converted from office building ready for tenants
NANAIMO - A former downtown office building turned micro-unit housing complex is expected to open shortly following a vision by a pair of developers to fill an increasingly popular market.Renovations ...
Aug 15, 2024
District of Lantzville buys two lots near village core
LANTZVILLE - A pair of neighbouring properties purchased by the District of Lantzville are intended for potential development and community use. In a news release, the District announced the purchase ...
Aug 15, 2024
Man pleads guilty to high-profile Lantzville hit & run
NANAIMO - An initial not guilty plea was reversed in connection to a 2022 hit and run impacting a Lantzville couple and their two dogs. Joel Francisco Salazar, 34, was scheduled to stand trial in prov...
Aug 14, 2024
Roadrunners two day ball hockey tournament continues to grow
NANAIMO - The Harbour City's biggest annual ball hockey tournament wrapped at the Harewood Covered Box.The Roadrunners Summer Classic had 20 teams spread across four different divisions, held Saturday...
Aug 13, 2024
All Abilities Golf Championship kicks off in Qualicum Beach
QUALICUM BEACH - A local golf course where attempts are being made to assist players with various challenges is hosting a unique tournament returning for its second year. The second annual All Abiliti...
Aug 12, 2024