Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Carney announces plans to boost Canada’s military footprint in the Arctic
IQALUIT - Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday that Ottawa will expand the Canadian Armed Forces' presence in the Arctic and turn to Australia’s over-the-horizon radar tech to monitor threats...
Mar 18, 2025
B.C. Hydro rate caps pledged amid ‘turbulent’ economic climate
VANCOUVER - B.C.'s energy minister unveiled proposed electricity bill payment hike limits for the next two years. During a Monday, March 17 news conference in Vancouver, Adrian Dix said B.C. Hydro wil...
Mar 17, 2025
Prolific offender allegedly throws axe at truck, bear-sprays two Nanaimo Mounties
NANAIMO - Police had their hands full this past weekend responding to a report of a man throwing an axe into the back of a truck near Woodgrove Centre. It happened on Saturday, March 15 at about 4:30 ...
Mar 17, 2025
Two Nanaimo Tesla Superchargers destroyed in apparent arson
NANAIMO - A pair of chargers were dismantled and others tampered with in an early morning fire deemed to be arson. The incident was called into 911 on Saturday, March 15 just after 3 a.m. at the Woodg...
Mar 17, 2025
Resident Alien season 4 filming starts in Ladysmith
LADYSMITH - Transforming the downtown core of a quant mid-Island community into a small town in Colorado is evidently a good fit for a popular American-based TV series. Taping of the popular fictional...
Mar 17, 2025
Carney, Macron vow to strengthen ties to tackle geopolitical, economic crises
PARIS - Canada must strengthen ties with France and other allies in the face of geopolitical and economic crises, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Monday in France. Making opening remarks in Paris befo...
Mar 17, 2025
New rental complex proposed in Nanaimo’s Rock City neighbourhood
NANAIMO - Over 100 new rental units are being envisioned for a currently forested lot in central Nanaimo. The property at 3400 Barrington Rd., off Rock City Rd. would feature 102 rental units spread a...
Mar 16, 2025
The Clippers clinched a BCHL playoff spot with a win over the Capitals
NANAIMO - The Clippers will play in the BCHL post season after punching their ticket with a 4-2 win over Cowichan Valley. Nanaimo sits in sixth place in the standings with four games remaining in the ...
Mar 15, 2025
Nanaimo Special Olympic basketball team wins mainland tournament with mentorship from VIU Mariners
NANAIMO - The local Special Olympic basketball players are making their mark in B.C. sports, with their hard work and dedication paying off with an impressive tournament victory recently. For the firs...
Mar 15, 2025
Community effort leads to Nanaimo team hosting U15 hockey provincials
NANAIMO - A true team effort has helped plan, and will host hundreds of players, parents and team staff over the next three days. The U15 Tier-2 BC Hockey Championships will be held at the Nanaimo Ice...
Mar 15, 2025
