Author Archives: Syndicated Content

NANAIMO - A mix of cultures and sporting competition was on offer at a local high school Thursday. Between 250 and 300 students, both Indigenous and non-Indigenous, from across the Nanaimo-Ladysmith s...

VATICAN CITY (AP) - Cardinal Robert Prevost, a missionary who spent his career ministering in Peru and leads the Vatican's powerful office of bishops, was elected the first American pope in the 2,000-...

NANAIMO - For the first time in six years, almost to the day, the Canadian Forces Snowbirds are coming to the Harbour City for a full performance. A two-day stop is planned for the squadron with an ev...

GABRIOLA ISLAND - High ranking members of the Island’s volunteer fire department and its governing board deny civil suit allegations of a hostile work environment and improper financial activiti...

NANAIMO - Boosted by a recent and unexpected ‘Infusion’ of visitors to the region, Tourism Nanaimo says they’re well-positioned to show off the area’s charm. Presenting to Nana...

NANAIMO - Expect a loud alarm on your phone, and interruption of TV and radio broadcasts briefly Wednesday afternoon. The National Public Alerting System is scheduled to conduct a test of B.C.’s...

Editor’s note: This article contains extremely graphic details depicting the sexual abuse of a dog. Reader discretion is strongly advised. NANAIMO - A Qualicum Beach man will spend the next nine...

PARKSVILE - An extended power outage will inconvenience hundreds of people in downtown Parksville as BC Hydro crews conduct scheduled underground utility work. The planned outage impacts 310 BC Hydro ...

NANAIMO - Extensive academic program cancellations and suspensions are on the chopping block for financially strained Vancouver Island University. A news release on VIU's website co-authored by the sc...

NANAIMO - An apologetic local man accepted his fine and impound of his vehicle after being caught excessively speeding south of the city. BC Highway Patrol officers were working the Trans Canada Hwy. ...