Tag Archives: Provincial Politics
VIDEO: Nurses rally in downtown Nanaimo ahead of contract negotiations
NANAIMO - A group of nurses from across Vancouver Island descended on downtown Nanaimo on Friday, Jan 10, as part of a two-day regional bargaining conference prior to contract negotiations. Starting a...
Jan 10, 2025
Crews to start tearing down eyesore Howard Johnson Hotel in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - As advertised by Snuneymux First Nation's chief, a problematic downtown Nanaimo hotel primed for future redevelopment will be swiftly brought down. Demolition crews and a hazardous materials...
Dec 10, 2024
Child poverty rates across B.C. keep climbing, including in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - The number of children living in poverty in B.C. is growing, including in Nanaimo.The child poverty report from First Call Child and Youth Advocacy Society (FCCYAS) saw 16.7 per cent, or 147...
Dec 04, 2024
Nanaimo pop-up overdose prevention site sees 'overwhelming community support'
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 ...
Nov 22, 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
Eby & Rustad focus on Nanaimo battleground ridings
NANAIMO - An Island riding projected to be narrowly contested between the province's two biggest parties hosted their leaders on Wednesday. BC Conservative leader John Rustad focused on healthcare at ...
Oct 16, 2024
NDP uses BC United research to mount attacks on 'crackpot' B.C. Conservatives
VICTORIA - Almost 200 pages of research on the B.C. Conservative Party, which sources within BC United confirm were compiled before the party dropped out of the British Columbia election campaign to s...
Sep 28, 2024
'Now the hard work actually begins:' Nanaimo advocates cautiously optimistic on new NRGH tower pledge
NANAIMO - Those leading loud calls for improved primary healthcare options on the central Island are maintaining a measured reaction to a recent campaign promise. BC NDP leader David Eby, on Thursday,...
Sep 27, 2024
Ladysmith-Oceanside candidates tackle healthcare, drug toxicity and representation issues
PARKSVILLE - Healthcare challenges featured heavily at a candidates debate for the Ladysmith-Oceanside riding.Hosted by the Nanaimo Regional Hospital District, the Thursday, Sept. 26 event in front of...
Sep 27, 2024
Push for more young voters to participate with provincial election looming
NANAIMO - Elections BC is trying to get a boost in young voters showing up to polling stations this fall, which lags behind other age groups. Andrew Watson, senior director of communications for Elect...
Sep 17, 2024