Author Archives: Syndicated Content

NANAIMO - It's last call for regional landowners to pay their annual property bills before fines apply. All mid-Island municipalities from Ladysmith to Qualicum Beach face a Wednesday, July 2, propert...

NANAIMO - The company responsible for managing much of the Island’s backcountry areas are saying they’re looking for ways to make it more accessible. Logging roads and popular backcountry ...

NANAIMO - While there are plenty of ways to honour Canada Day this Tuesday, July 1, those living in central Vancouver Island have plenty of fun, family-friendly ways to honour the Great White North. T...

PARKSVILLE -A fully-involved structure fire in Parksville turned tragic over the weekend. Parksville Fire Rescue chief Marc Norris said they responded to a mobile home on Corfield St. North near the c...

NANAIMO - Efforts by a Nanaimo-based organization formed to save and strengthen Vancouver Island marmot populations are reaching new heights. Marmot Recovery Foundation (MRF) executive director Adam T...

NANAIMO - Emergency responders rescued two people who fell down a steep embankment at a popular north Nanaimo park. Calls to 911 were made on Sunday June 30 at about 1:30 p.m in response to a pair of ...

NANOOSE BAY - A key community facility has weathered its latest challenge and is now prepared for another 30 years at the heart of local recreation. A sewer backup at Nanoose Place in November 2024, d...

NANAIMO - Despite momentum built toward cracking a historic cold case of a presumed local homicide victim, answers remain elusive. A 21-year-old Lisa Marie Young vanished during the early morning hour...

LANTZVILLE - The public works department in Lantzville is on the move. In a recent news release, the District of Lantzville said their current leased public works building at 6833 Metro Rd. can no lon...

NANAIMO - Over 200 housing units and townhomes are envisioned for one of the busiest areas of the city. A development permit application is before the City of Nanaimo, proposing 204 apartment-style un...