Tag Archives: People
New pitch installed at Beban Park to support growing Nanaimo Cricket Club
NANAIMO - Steady growth over the last six years has led to a "dream" outcome for a group of local cricketers. The City of Nanaimo re-installed a cricket pitch at Beban Park fields for the first time s...
Jun 04, 2024
Gabriola Island woman competes in gruelling 48-hour paddle boat race
GABRIOLA ISLAND - An experienced local paddle boarder put her skills to the test during a continuous 113-kilometre endurance race in Washington State.Jeannie 'Salty' Johns, 55, is a small-business own...
Jun 04, 2024
'It's a really big deal:' huge crowds expected for popular Parksville street market
PARKSVILLE -A regional draw bringing vibrancy and an economic boost to Parksville's downtown core has returned. The annual Summer by the Sea Street Market takes place every Tuesday evening from 6 p.m....
Jun 04, 2024
Substantial rental housing development approved in Parksville
PARKSVILLE - Additional housing options are coming to Parksville after councillors unanimously approved a significant mixed-use project. During a Monday, June 3 Parksville City Council meeting, 142 ho...
Jun 03, 2024
Seasonal spring weather continues for Nanaimo with summer looming
NANAIMO - Spring weather has been relatively normal for the Nanaimo area in recent months, a stark contrast from last May, which saw the hottest temperatures for the month for the Harbour City. Meteor...
Jun 03, 2024
GoByBike encourages healthy lifestyle, cutting emissions & traffic congestion
NANAIMO - With warmer spring weather firmly in place, the City of Nanaimo and the province of B.C. want residents to try swapping their vehicles for their pedal bikes this week. The spring GoByBike ev...
Jun 02, 2024
Sustainable fashion show for a good cause to hit runway in Lantzville
LANTZVILLE - There's a special fashion show fundraiser coming to the mid-Island for those who enjoy thrift shopping and giving a previously-owned outfit new life. Big Brother Big Sister of Central Van...
Jun 01, 2024
Superintendent of Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools retires
NANAIMO - Following a long career as a teacher and administrator with the Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools (NLPS), its top official is calling it a career. NLPS announced on Friday, May 31 that Supt. ...
May 31, 2024
'Behind us now:' startup mentality gone as NightOwls look to WCL playoffs
NANAIMO - The NightOwls are expecting big things for the 2024 baseball season.After joining the West Coast League in 2022 and finishing with 26-28 record in 2023 the team is hoping for a breakthrough ...
May 31, 2024
Complainant's credibility attacked at Nanaimo sexual assault trial
Editors note: Kenneth Boychuk was found not guilty, of the charged detailed in this article, on Wednesday, June 20, 2024. Our report on the verdict is available here. This article contains graphic det...
May 31, 2024