Author Archives: Syndicated Content

PARKSVILLE - She conquered the track and the court during a glittering athletic career, and now a local athlete is being recognized at the highest level. Michelle Stilwell, a multi-time Paralympic gol...

NANAIMO - One year ago, Vancouver Island Pro Wrestling (VIPW) co-owner BJ Laredo was equal parts nervous and excited. With significant resources committed to staging WrestleFest at Frank Crane Arena, ...

PARKSVILLE - Several mid-Island charities were recipients of provincial grants for healthy youth social development and help those dealing with traumatic loss. A grant of $40,000 was awarded to Parksv...

NANAIMO - A new judge has been appointed to begin hearing cases shortly within the heavily strained provincial court docket in Nanaimo. Colleen Spier will join the Nanaimo Provincial Court, effective ...

NANAIMO - Those living in a Nanaimo long-term care home are once again able to venture out into the community on a fully-accessible bus. Dufferin Place Long Term Care Centre was without dedicated tran...

Environment Canada is warning of an “early season heat event” bringing elevated temperatures to most of southern British Columbia that will persist from Saturday into early next week. The ...

PARKSVILLE - A colourful and elaborate labyrinth located on Parksville’s waterfront was recently renewed with a fresh coat of paint and new artwork, thanks to dedicated community members. Locate...

PARKSVILLE - The biggest pizza possible is first on the to-do list for central Vancouver Island’s newest millionaire. Lee Ann Nahanee claimed her $1 million prize on Wednesday, June 4, winning t...

DEEP BAY - An apparent propane explosion injured three people aboard a sailboat, while the destroyed vessel sank at Deep Bay Marina. It happened on Thursday, June 5 shortly after 10 a.m. at the marina...

NANAIMO - Sweeping changes are coming to Vancouver Island University in a bid to right the financial ship as part of a daunting deficit mitigation plan (DMP). The post-secondary institution confirmed ...