Author Archives: Syndicated Content

NANAIMO - Thousands of new trees on private lots around Nanaimo have been planted since the adoption of a popular program. The City of Nanaimo's annual tree voucher program launched last week, which a...

PARKSVILLE - Slightly cooler temperatures have helped firefighters overnight, but plenty of work remains to douse a wildfire north of Cameron Lake. The Wesley Ridge wildfire remains at an estimated 38...

NANAIMO - It’s been more than fifty years since Nanaimo’s last major box lacrosse title. The 1969 Nanaimo Luckies senior B team was the last national championship the Harbour City has had ...

PARKSVILLE - As wildfire crews focus on saving homes near a growing wildfire, others are imploring the public to keep the area clear. The Wesley Ridge wildfire grew overnight to 245 hectares in size, ...

LADYSMITH - Two days of live music, activites and entertainment will be punctuated by a fireworks show this weekend. The annual Ladysmith Days runs Saturday, Aug. 2 and Sunday, Aug. 3 at Transfer Beac...

NANAIMO - The number of people out of their homes has increased as a fire in the hills above Cameron Lake continues to burn. BC Wildfire Service personnel, supported by local volunteer firefighters, c...

COMOX LAKE - A tragic incident near Comox Lake has claimed the life of a young mother and her infant child west of Courtenay. On Thursday, July 31, at 1:44 p.m., the emergency services were called to ...

NANAIMO - A mid-summer long weekend combined with favourable weather will see ferries heavily relied on. According to BC Ferries, vehicle reservations are booked for peak sailings on the Departure Bay...

The number of active wildfires in British Columbia continues to spike after high temperatures and lightning strikes this week, with about 138 blazes burning in the province. The BC Wildfire Service sa...

PARKSVILLE - Flames continue to burn in the hills above Cameron Lake. Crews from the Coastal Fire Centre, supported by volunteer firefighters from both the Coombs and Dashwood Fire Departments, contin...