Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Cedar Farmers Market kicks off season with traditional Mothers Day event
NANAIMO - A true sign of summer on the mid-Island is back. For its 29th season, the Cedar Farmers Market opens to thousands of local and regional shoppers on Sunday, May 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on ...
May 11, 2025
High-risk driving campaign underway throughout B.C. highways
NANAIMO - Additional police resources are joining more people on B.C.'s highways with the busy summer driving season fast-approaching. May is High-Risk Driving and Motorcycle Awareness Month in B.C., ...
May 10, 2025
VIMX Motocross racing comes to the Wastelands in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Part two of the Vancouver Island Motocross series is the first Nanaimo race in 2025. Nanaimo Motocross Association president Darryl Lenko said the two day event begins with registration and ...
May 10, 2025
‘Chance for us to showcase what we do:’ Nanaimo RCMP open house returns Saturday
NANAIMO - It’s an opportunity to peel back the curtain of the local RCMP detachment. The Nanaimo RCMP’s bi-annual open house takes place Saturday, May 10 at the detachment on the corner of...
May 09, 2025
Former Nanaimo financial advisor embezzled millions
NANAIMO - A since-unlicensed Nanaimo-based wealth advisor pocketed nearly $6 million over several years, which included diverting funds from vulnerable seniors. A settlement resolution published this ...
May 09, 2025
Filipino BC confirms identities of all 11 people killed in Vancouver festival attack
VANCOUVER - The group that organized the Lapu Lapu Day festival where 11 people were killed last month has released the names of the dead. Filipino BC says in a social media post that its members hono...
May 09, 2025
Fifty new spaces opening in south Nanaimo for unhoused
NANAIMO - New housing projects for people experiencing homelessness are opening in the city. The province formally unveiled, on Friday, May 9, a new collection of 50 temporary shelter spaces at 1300 I...
May 09, 2025
‘It’s a really good thing:’ Nanaimo senior credits e-bike for keeping him active and social
NANAIMO - Pete Caljouw has worn many hats in his life. He was a Navy man, a logger, a transit operator, a wildlife photographer and a minor league baseball coach. Now 89 years old, Caljouw has added e...
May 09, 2025
B.C. couple launches grueling ALS fundraising journey in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Competing in triathlons across the country won't be easy, but a Vernon couple has motivation on their side. Mike Pearson, 63, and Donna Bartel, 59, start Trii'ing to End ALS (Amyotrophic Lat...
May 08, 2025
‘Difficult fire to fight:’ substantial damage to storage property next to Nanaimo funeral home
NANAIMO - A home used primarily as storage for a neighbouring business was badly burned by fire on Thursday. Smoke was seen coming from the property belonging to Sands Funeral Home, along Newcastle Av...
May 08, 2025
