Author Archives: Syndicated Content

PORT ALBERNI - Cooler temperatures, higher humidity, and a long-awaited rain storm all converged to reduce the spread of the Mount Underwood wildfire. Burning in elevated and forested terrain south of...

NANAIMO - A new venue and the largest field of racers yet are preparing to test their skills on a high-speed ride in Nanaimo. Hub City Soap Box Derby is revving up for its fourth annual show on Wall S...

More than 10,000 flight attendants are poised to walk off the job around 10 p.m. on Friday, followed by a company-imposed lockout if the two sides can’t reach an eleventh-hour deal. Air Canada w...

NANAIMO - The Canadian Forces Snowbirds are ready to give it their all for a pair of shows in the Harbour City this weekend. The two shows in Nanaimo take place on Friday, Aug. 15, starting at 7:00 p....

NANAIMO - Citing a communication breakdown with his father, a man was fined $1,500 and handed a five-year ban for being responsible for an animal after neglecting his young dog. Sean Scott Modeste, 27...

PORT ALBERNI - Strong winds pushed B.C.'s most notable wildfire closer to Port Alberni's southern fringes, but help from more favourable weather appears imminent. An update on the morning of Thursday,...

NANAIMO - It won’t be much locally, but some brief summer rain is being welcomed with open arms. A relatively strong Pacific frontal system is moving across the region beginning Thursday, Aug. 1...

PARKSVILLE - A pair of costly scams came to the attention of Oceanside RCMP in mid-July, including a Qualicum Beach senior, who was swindled out of over $50,000. Oceanside RCMP Sgt. Shane Worth said t...

NANAIMO - Smoke from a pair of Island-based wildfires has seen local air quality plunge. Despite light smoke and air particulate lingering in recent days, indices measuring pollution spiked overnight ...

PORT ALBERNI - Power lines and poles have suffered damage due to an out-of-control wildfire on Vancouver Island, putting some communities in the dark for an undetermined amount of time. The Mount Unde...