Author Archives: Syndicated Content

NANAIMO - A late-August heat wave has contributed to a new wildfire start in the region. The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) was alerted to a fire along Nanaimo Lakes Rd., west of S Forks Rd., before 9 p.m...

NANAIMO - Two players from the Mid Island Pirates baseball team came home with gold medals from the Canada Games in Newfoundland this past week. Nanaimo-born Tyler McWhinnie and Madden Peters of Lantz...

NANAIMO - Non-processed, nutrient-dense whole foods are undeniable pillars of an optimum diet, but a recent Vancouver Island University graduate argues extreme healthy eating can have unintended conse...

NANAIMO - Bargain hunters have one more chance to take advantage of the Nanaimo Recycles Trunk Sale this weekend. The final Trunk Sale of the year happens on Saturday, Aug. 23, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m...

NANAIMO - Nearly a year after B.C.'s premier made significant healthcare promises for Nanaimo on the campaign trail, local MLAs maintain those pledges are still in the government's plans. Nanaimo-Gabr...

NANAIMO - A modernized and enhanced new department to serve sick and ill patients at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH) will officially open next week. The new High Acuity Unit (HAU) will start ...

NANAIMO - One person was airlifted to hospital following a single vehicle crash just north of Lantzville. The incident occurred on Friday, Aug. 22 around 6:15 a.m. involving a northbound black Ford Mu...

NANAIMO - An extended stretch of hotter-than-average weather will appease those disappointed by recent interruptions of cloud cover and precipitation. Environment Canada expects unseasonably warmer co...

NANAIMO - As the summer season starts to wind down, parents are getting ready for back-to-school shopping. However, with the rising cost of living, basic school supplies and related fees getting more ...

Air Canada expects most of its domestic and international routes to be back up and running Thursday after resuming operations Tuesday following the conclusion of a strike by its flight attendants. An ...