Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Warm and dry April for much of Vancouver Island
NANAIMO - Stretches of warm weather followed by rain showers was the story weather-wise for much of B.C. last month, and the mid-Island was no different. A daily mean temperature of around 9.0 degrees...
May 02, 2025
Vehicle reservations soon required on BC Ferries from Horseshoe Bay to Nanaimo’s Departure Bay
NANAIMO - Major renovations are coming to Vancouver’s Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal this fall, requiring those who want to travel to Nanaimo’s Departure Bay in a vehicle to book a reservati...
May 02, 2025
Nanaimo musician to be inducted into BC Country Music Hall of Fame
NANAIMO - A well-established musician and producer credits his diverse skill set for his staying power in a business where most people don't last. John Ellis, 68, will be formally inducted into the BC...
May 02, 2025
20 years of flicks: Nanaimo-based short film festival celebrates milestone
NANAIMO - An idea formed in the mid-2000s between a pair of Nanaimo film enthusiasts turned into much more than a one-hit wonder. The 20th anniversary of the Vancouver Island Short Film Festival (VISF...
May 01, 2025
‘Incredibly positive:’ locals make good use of Nanaimo’s e-bike sharing program
NANAIMO - With one full year in the books, the Evolve e-bikes are getting a lot of usage, with locals apparently utilizing them more than tourists. The network of blue e-bikes was established last yea...
May 01, 2025
Building height among concerns for Millstone River development
NANAIMO - A proposed residential development overlooking the Millstone River on the outskirts of Nanaimo’s downtown is proceeding, with some concerns. Developers want to construct a six-storey, ...
Apr 30, 2025
Water conservation season ramps up across mid-Island
NANAIMO - With the potential for another long, dry summer fast-approaching, increased water usage restrictions are taking effect across the mid-Island. A vast majority of residents between Cedar and D...
Apr 30, 2025
Nanaimo Gymnastics athletes put in top notch performances at Western Championships
NANAIMO - Two students from the Nanaimo Gymnastics School had outstanding performances with Team BC at the Western Canadian Artistic Gymnastics Championships. Coach Tracy Welbourn said Abi Harris and ...
Apr 30, 2025
‘Income stability and dignity:’ Global Village Nanaimo cuts out middlemen
NANAIMO - Amid rising costs and global trade trouble, more people than ever are paying closer attention to the country of origin of stuff they buy, with a local non-profit leading the way for almost t...
Apr 30, 2025
‘He lit this fire intentionally:’ passerby intervenes after cardboard ignited in vacant north Nanaimo lot
NANAIMO - Local RCMP have started a mischief investigation into a potentially deliberately set fire in the city’s north end. Shawn Drew, his wife and their dog were out for a walk around 11 a.m....
Apr 29, 2025
