Tag Archives: Provincial Politics
Drug users slam removal of harm reduction kiosks at Island Health facilities
NANAIMO - A free harm reduction and first aid vending machine located outside Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH) for nearly a year is no more, much to the dismay of those who used it. The "Care ...
Sep 06, 2024
New Conservative candidate named for Nanaimo-Gabriola
NANAIMO - A new contender is in place to challenge a local cabinet minister to represent the Nanaimo-Gabriola riding in the upcoming provincial election. The Conservative Party of BC announced on Tues...
Sep 03, 2024
Nanaimo-Gabriola candidates shuffle amid BC United/Conservative merger
NANAIMO - The list of candidates vying to represent the newly redrawn provincial Nanaimo-Gabriola Island riding is changing minute by minute. Online profiles and news releases promoting previously ann...
Aug 30, 2024
Six new prefabricated 'modern classrooms' planned for Nanaimo's Wellington Secondary
NANAIMO - New classrooms are coming to Wellington Secondary School.The provincial government, in partnership with School District 68, announced 150 new seats will be added to the school, pushing offic...
Aug 30, 2024
Sooke wildfire 'being held' as more warm weather anticipated for Vancouver Island
NANAIMO - While it's still 230 hectares in size, the Old Man Lake fire burning near Sooke in Potholes Regional Park is now listed as 'being held.' Extensive firefighter efforts combined with cooler te...
Jul 30, 2024
Town of Ladysmith ramps up for abandoned dam's removal
LADYSMITH - Public opinions are welcomed to help guide the removal process of an abandoned dam in Ladysmith, which the Town says will lead to disruptions. Public feedback is being accepted before July...
Jun 24, 2024
Plenty of options to reel one in during Family Fishing Weekend in B.C.
NANAIMO - More rods than usual will be dropped in local lakes with a popular annual province-wide tradition returning this weekend. The 25th anniversary of Family Fishing Weekend happens Friday, June ...
Jun 12, 2024
Province seeks input to break down barriers for disabled British Columbians
NANAIMO - The B.C. government wants to hear your thoughts on how to make the province more inclusive for people with disabilities.Accessibility standards are being proposed for the delivery of social ...
May 30, 2024
B.C. barely doing enough to help reduce poverty: Food Banks Canada
NANAIMO - British Columbia has been hit with a barely passing grade when it comes to poverty reduction efforts.A new report from Food Banks Canada is giving B.C. a grade of D+ when it comes to helping...
May 27, 2024
New Nanaimo Correctional Centre opens its doors
NANAIMO - After more than two years of construction, the city's newly completed correctional centre has opened its doors. Construction on the new Nanaimo Correctional Centre (NCC) on Biggs Rd. on Bran...
May 22, 2024